Plots
We currently have burial and family ashes plots available at our Riverview Burial Ground for pre-purchase and immediate need. We occasionally have plots becoming available at Deerton but these are limited. Prices for each type of plot are listed below.
Plot purchase prices from 1st February 2024
| Single Plot - £850 plot + £100 Sale Administration fee | £950 | |
| Double Plot (side by side) - £1650 plots + £125 Sale Administration fee | £1775 | |
| A plot for a child under the age of 18 years or a baby stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy can be claimed by Kent Natural Burials directly from the Children’s funeral fund | N/A | |
| Family Ashes Plot (up 4 ashes with a central tree) £995 plot + £100 Sale Administration fee | £1095 | |
| Single Ashes Plot - £325 plot + £75 Sale Administration fee | £400 | |
| Large Single Ashes Plot with space for tree planting £450 + £75 Sale Administration fee | £525 |
Maintenance Fee - This is a one off fee payable at time of plot purchase for the future maintenance of the burial ground currently £40 per plot *payable at time of purchase - single ashes plot £20
Grave preparation and administration
| Adult Single Plot | £695 | |
| Interment of ashes | £365 | |
| Grave Markers (log grave markers fire written with name and grave number) | £25 | |
| Grave preparation and administration charges applicable at the time of need only | ||
| DIRECT ECO BURIAL- (including funeral director fees)- this special price is valid within 30 mile radius from our Riverview Natural Burial Ground, covering Iwade, The Medway Towns, Sittingbourne, Teynham, Faversham, Maidstone and surrounding villages . Please note this is a non attend burial, families will have the opportunity to visit their loved ones graves at a later date with the planting of a tree* or wild flower bulbs .*Cost of trees are extra to the above price. | £2575 |
Frequently asked questions
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Currently our gates are open at both our Riverview and Deerton Natural Burial Grounds.
When visiting please take home with you any used tissues and rubbish. Our Compost loo at Deerton remains locked except on day of funeral. If you wish to access our compost loo the combination lock number is 328, but please replace the lock after use.
Please be aware that at Riverview NBG although the Compost loo remains open, it is only deep cleaned before and after a funeral.
Funerals at our NBGs:
Currently up to 30 people may attend, adhering to the 2 meter social distancing rule where possible, in family units/ bubbles.
We make available disposable gloves, wet wipes, tissues and hand sanitiser. Face masks are advisable.
Our compost loos are deep cleaned prior to and after a funeral.
If you are due to attend a funeral but feel unwell or have been in contact with someone that has shown symptoms please look after your family and friends and protect our colleagues and staff by staying at home, thank you, Sian -
When you have chosen your resting place we will need to complete an application to occupy form regardless of age. Then along with our paperwork you will receive a right of burial certificate with the exact location of your plot. Payment is usually in full but we do offer an instalment option on request.
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They are 1.5m by 3m and are laid out with specific latitude and longitude so they are easy to locate. All our plots at Riverview face East.
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No, whatever your faith we are happy to accommodate everyone.
