Nestled in a quiet, rural location within the historic Prestwold Estate in north Leicestershire. Prestwold was one of the very first natural burial grounds in the Midlands, opening in 1999. As such many areas are now beautiful woodland as the trees planted in remembrance over the years have matured. This ensures a wonderful natural habitat for many forms of wildlife.
The land at Prestwold has been owned by the Packe-Drury-Lowe family for many generations and the area has had many uses over the years. Whilst much of the estate remains agricultural, there has been diversification including the introduction of a solar farm. Land close to the burial ground has also had many varied uses, including a Victorian brick works and clay pit. In more recent years the local authority has used part of the Estate for municipal waste disposal. These areas have now been managed to create totally wild areas to encourage the biodiversity of both flora and fauna. Prestwold is well positioned for many towns and cities including Loughborough, Nottingham and Melton Mowbray. Although in the countryside the burial ground is well signposted, and directions are also available here. In recent years a beautiful new section has opened, offering exceptional views. Furthermore, the burial ground offers the newly developed Cherry Glade where a cherry tree is planted to commemorate each burial of cremated remains that takes place in this area. In forthcoming years this will become a sea of blossom at key times of the year. Furthermore, in 2023 a new natural burial ground, The Orchards at Prestwold, has been opened. This burial ground offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside in a wonderful, tranquil, setting. This burial ground will be developed to maximise care for the environment, encourage nature, and promote biodiversity.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £575.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £215.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £445.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £215.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | POA |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £250.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,800.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,800.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£505.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
POA |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.00 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | POA |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | POA |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £200.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 02/10/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, LE12 5SQ
