In the Netherlands, specific rules apply to the burial of an urn with cremation ashes and a tree. The legislation depends on the location and environmental regulations.
1. On Private Land
✔️ Allowed with the landowner’s permission.
✔️ Municipal notification is not required but can be useful for record-keeping.
✔️ Must be at least 30 meters from open water to prevent environmental impact.
✔️ The use of biodegradable urns is recommended.
2. In a Cemetery or Natural Burial Site
✔️ Permission from the site manager is required.
✔️ Many natural burial sites offer special urn graves with tree planting.
✔️ Additional rules may apply regarding tree species and urn type.
3. In a Forest, Park, or Nature Reserve
❌ Not allowed without explicit permission from the municipality or landowner (e.g., Staatsbosbeheer or Natuurmonumenten).
Here is a list of natural burial sites and legal contacts in the Netherlands for burying an urn with cremation ashes and a tree.
1. Natural Burial Sites in the Netherlands
These locations offer eco-friendly burials, including urn graves with tree planting.
National Organizations
✅ Natuurbegraven Nederland
📍 Manages multiple natural burial sites in the Netherlands.
🔗 Website
📌 Allows urn burials with natural vegetation.
✅ The Green Leave Foundation
📍 Provides advice on sustainable funeral options in the Netherlands.
🔗 Website
📌 Promotes eco-friendly funerals, including urn burials.
Natural Burial Sites by Province
North Holland
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Geestmerloo
📍 Alkmaar
🔗 Website
📌 Offers urn burials with tree planting.
✅ Den en Rust
📍 Bilthoven
🔗 Website
📌 Provides urn graves in a natural setting.
South Holland
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Mookerheide
📍 Mook
🔗 Website
📌 Allows urn burials with memorial tree planting.
Utrecht
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Heidepol
📍 Arnhem
🔗 Website
📌 Urn burials with tree planting available.
North Brabant
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats De Utrecht
📍 Hilvarenbeek
🔗 Website
📌 Accepts biodegradable urns.
✅ Bos van de Heilige Geest
📍 Oosterhout
🔗 Website
📌 Allows urn burials with tree planting.
Gelderland
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Koningsakker
📍 Arnhem
🔗 Website
📌 Urn graves in a natural environment.
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Weverslo
📍 Venray
🔗 Website
📌 Urn burials and tree planting allowed.
Limburg
✅ Natuurbegraafplaats Bergerbos
📍 Bergen
🔗 Website
📌 Provides eco-friendly urn burials.
2. Legal Contacts & Government Information
Government Authorities
📌 Dutch Government – Burial and Cremation Laws
🔗 www.rijksoverheid.nl
📝 General regulations for urn burials.
📌 Environmental Permit Portal – Local Municipality Rules
🔗 www.omgevingsloket.nl
📝 Check specific urn burial rules in your municipality.
📌 Natuurmonumenten – Regulations for Nature Reserves
🔗 www.natuurmonumenten.nl
📝 Permits required for urn burials in protected nature areas.
Funeral Associations & Advisory Organizations
📌 National Association of Cemeteries (LOB)
🔗 www.begraafplaatsen.nl
📝 Advice on cemeteries and urn burials.
📌 Dutch Funeral Association
🔗 www.nuvema.nl
📝 Information on funeral options and natural burials.
📌 Koninklijke Facultatieve (Funeral Organization)
🔗 www.facultatieve.nl
📝 National funeral services and burial options.
Conclusion & Recommendations
✅ If you want to bury an urn with a tree, check a natural burial ground or private property.
✅ A permit from the municipality or Natuurmonumenten is required for public or protected areas.
✅ Use our biodegradable Tree-Urn for an eco-friendly option.
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