Living Churchyards

A poster is now available for churches to print off and display if they are participating in the diocesan Living Churchyard scheme. Click here to download
The Living Churchyard Project aims to help churches manage their churchyards in a wildlife-friendly way, while being sensitive to the needs of all churchyard users, paying particular heed to the primary function as a resting place for the dead and a contemplative place for friends and relatives of those buried there.
Judith Evans promotes the Project within the Diocese and is able to provide sources of reference, guidance and advice, and in some cases, practical help through partner organisations.
Wildlife Trust Leaflets
Management Plan Examples
- Weston Churchyard Management Plan (Word)
- Weston Churchyard Plan (Map in Powerpoint)
- Whipsnade Churchyard Management Plan (PDF)
Lichen Library
A lichen survey has been made of many churches within the diocese by expert volunteers with a passion for the subject.
Living Churchyard Workshop Day 2019 – report:
Read a report of the recent National Lottery-funded Living Churchyard Day at Potton