As the Findhorn Hinterland Trust plans for the Green Burial Ground’s future, it has introduced a two-tier pricing scheme – plus more important updates for lair holders, legacy, and the search for new land.
Over the past year Findhorn Hinterland Trust (FHT), as custodians of Wilkies Wood Green Burial Site, has been thoughtfully planning for the future of this cherished space. What began as a green burial ground has blossomed into something more profound – a place where our community gathers for festivals and celebrations, where children learn about our diverse natural environment, where ceremonies mark life’s most meaningful moments, and where loved ones return to the land they helped to preserve.
This evolution reflects the deep connection between our community and this land. Each burial lair purchased is not merely a transaction, it is an act of land stewardship, a partnership in conservation, and a legacy gift that directly funds the care and preservation of the Hinterland for current and future generations.
Sustainable Stewardship: Balancing Access and Conservation
We currently have 93 pre-purchased lairs, and we are deeply grateful for this support. These lair sales provide essential income that flows directly back into maintaining and protecting the land itself. However, we recognise that our burial space is not unlimited, and we are committed to managing this precious resource thoughtfully.
As custodians of a licensed burial ground in Scotland, we have a legal obligation to maintain the land for 100 years after the last burial space has been used.
Our Two-Tier Pricing Structure: Preserving Community Access
Following Moray Council’s significant burial fee increases in 2025, we carefully considered how to respond. We are determined not to become simply the ‘economical option’ while also ensuring that long-term community members are not priced out of being laid to rest on land they have loved and helped to preserve.
Our solution is a two-tier pricing structure, similar to Moray Council’s approach of different rates for residents and non-residents. Anyone may purchase a burial lair from FHT without restriction, but those who have been members of a recognised Community Organisation for a minimum of one year qualify for a discounted rate.
Current Prices 2025/2026
Lair Purchase Price
- Standard rate: £2,050
- Community Member rate: £1,250
Interment Fee (payable after death, prior to burial)
- Standard rate: £1,495
- Community Member rate: £900
Weekend Surcharge
- Standard rate: £2,243
- Community Member rate: £1,350
Important Information for Lair Holders
Plot Allocation: Due to the natural character of our green burial ground, with trees planted throughout and very stony ground requiring digger access, we cannot reserve specific spaces or guarantee side-by-side lairs. Double lairs cannot be purchased, and individual plots cannot be reserved in advance.
Transfers and Refunds: Lair purchases are non-refundable, though lairs may be transferred to another person (an administration fee applies). While lairs may be resold, we ask that this be done without personal profit, in keeping with the spirit of land stewardship.
Future Capacity: Should the current burial ground reach capacity before your lair space is needed, interment will take place at an alternative location within the Findhorn Hinterland.
Looking Ahead: The Search for New Burial Land
We are actively exploring options for additional burial land to ensure this vital service continues for years to come. We remain committed to our environmental principles and we prefer not to clear existing woodland to create burial space.
We recently investigated the area around the wind turbines but discovered that assessing potential historical contamination from buried RAF equipment would require significant expense. We are now looking at other possibilities.
The Wider Picture: Wilkies Wood as Community Space
Wilkies Wood now serves many purposes beyond its role as a burial ground. The space around the Hinterland Shelter and outdoor facilities hosts school groups discovering nature, campers accessing shower facilities, and community members gathering for ceremonies and celebrations. We are committed to preserving these uses while honoring the sacred purpose of the burial ground.
This multifaceted use reflects the true nature of stewardship – creating spaces that serve life in all its dimensions while providing a final resting place that returns us to the earth we love.
Your Legacy: Supporting the Land Beyond Life
Consider a Legacy Gift: If you share our love for this land and our vision of preserving it for future generations, please consider including Findhorn Hinterland Trust in your Will. Legacy gifts ensure that the work of conservation, education and community-building continues long into the future.
Become a Member: Support our work by becoming a member of FHT and sharing news of this precious resource with others who might value what we offer.
Every lair purchased, every membership, every legacy gift is an investment in the future of this land – a future where nature thrives, community gathers, and those who have loved this place return to it in peace.
For more information about burial lairs, membership, or legacy giving, please contact Findhorn Hinterland Trust at [email protected]
Updates from the Green Burial Ground
As the Findhorn Hinterland Trust plans for the Green Burial Ground’s future, it has introduced a two-tier pricing scheme – plus more important updates for lair holders, legacy, and the search for new land.
This evolution reflects the deep connection between our community and this land. Each burial lair purchased is not merely a transaction, it is an act of land stewardship, a partnership in conservation, and a legacy gift that directly funds the care and preservation of the Hinterland for current and future generations.
Sustainable Stewardship: Balancing Access and Conservation
As custodians of a licensed burial ground in Scotland, we have a legal obligation to maintain the land for 100 years after the last burial space has been used.
Our Two-Tier Pricing Structure: Preserving Community Access
Following Moray Council’s significant burial fee increases in 2025, we carefully considered how to respond. We are determined not to become simply the ‘economical option’ while also ensuring that long-term community members are not priced out of being laid to rest on land they have loved and helped to preserve.
Our solution is a two-tier pricing structure, similar to Moray Council’s approach of different rates for residents and non-residents. Anyone may purchase a burial lair from FHT without restriction, but those who have been members of a recognised Community Organisation for a minimum of one year qualify for a discounted rate.
Current Prices 2025/2026
Interment Fee (payable after death, prior to burial)
Weekend Surcharge
Important Information for Lair Holders
Plot Allocation: Due to the natural character of our green burial ground, with trees planted throughout and very stony ground requiring digger access, we cannot reserve specific spaces or guarantee side-by-side lairs. Double lairs cannot be purchased, and individual plots cannot be reserved in advance.
Transfers and Refunds: Lair purchases are non-refundable, though lairs may be transferred to another person (an administration fee applies). While lairs may be resold, we ask that this be done without personal profit, in keeping with the spirit of land stewardship.
Future Capacity: Should the current burial ground reach capacity before your lair space is needed, interment will take place at an alternative location within the Findhorn Hinterland.
Looking Ahead: The Search for New Burial Land
We are actively exploring options for additional burial land to ensure this vital service continues for years to come. We remain committed to our environmental principles and we prefer not to clear existing woodland to create burial space.
We recently investigated the area around the wind turbines but discovered that assessing potential historical contamination from buried RAF equipment would require significant expense. We are now looking at other possibilities.
The Wider Picture: Wilkies Wood as Community Space
Wilkies Wood now serves many purposes beyond its role as a burial ground. The space around the Hinterland Shelter and outdoor facilities hosts school groups discovering nature, campers accessing shower facilities, and community members gathering for ceremonies and celebrations. We are committed to preserving these uses while honoring the sacred purpose of the burial ground.
This multifaceted use reflects the true nature of stewardship – creating spaces that serve life in all its dimensions while providing a final resting place that returns us to the earth we love.
Your Legacy: Supporting the Land Beyond Life
Consider a Legacy Gift: If you share our love for this land and our vision of preserving it for future generations, please consider including Findhorn Hinterland Trust in your Will. Legacy gifts ensure that the work of conservation, education and community-building continues long into the future.
Become a Member: Support our work by becoming a member of FHT and sharing news of this precious resource with others who might value what we offer.
Every lair purchased, every membership, every legacy gift is an investment in the future of this land – a future where nature thrives, community gathers, and those who have loved this place return to it in peace.
For more information about burial lairs, membership, or legacy giving, please contact Findhorn Hinterland Trust at [email protected]