Clandon Wood
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A Natural Burial Ground in the Surrey Hills
Wildflower meadows, lakes and young woodland, with a glass pavilion for services and gatherings.
Clandon Wood is a natural burial ground and nature reserve on the edge of Guildford, in the Surrey Hills. Founded by Simon Ferrar, it first opened at the end of 2012 and now covers 31 acres of wildflower meadow, lakes, wetland and young woodland. It welcomes everyone, whether religious, spiritual or secular, and was named Cemetery of the Year for natural burial from 2019 to 2022.
Farewells, memorial services and catered wakes take place in the contemporary glass pavilion, which is also licensed for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. There is parking for up to 100 cars, full disabled access and a covered buggy for less mobile guests. We work with families to plan simple, thoughtful food for the gathering, in keeping with the setting.
See our memorial and funeral catering for wakes and celebrations of life.
Clandon Wood at a Glance
Location
Epsom Road, West Clandon, near Guildford. Clandon station is about a mile away.
Capacity
Up to 116 guests for a ceremony in the Glass Pavilion.
Nature Reserve
31 acres of wildflower meadow, lakes, wetland and young woodland, open to all faiths and none.
Good to Know
Parking for up to 100 cars, full disabled access and a covered buggy for less mobile guests.
Plan Your Event at Clandon Wood
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