Green graves given the go-ahead

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE

A NEW eco-friendly cemetery where up to 1,000 nature lovers can be buried has finally been given the green light.

The recently deceased will be laid to rest under a “cathedral of trees” at the site at Binning Wood, near Tyninghame, East Lothian.

Only biodegradable coffins will be allowed, while headstones will be banned in a bid to maintain the woodland’s natural setting.

In their place, relatives can place small, locally-sourced stones featuring an inscription to mark their loved ones graves.

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