Our Custodian - Andrea Chanter

Our local representative at Henley is Andrea Chanter (Andy).

Andy is a retired pharmacist who lives in a Chiltern’s hilltop village close to Henley with her husband, their dog and three goats! She and her husband manage their own ancient woodland for conservation. The burial ground is Andy's pride and joy. All credit for its loving care should go to her.

She has been instrumental in determining the way we do things at Henley and her experience and understanding of new woodland burials is second to none.
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Andy provides support and care for families and offers advice on how the burial ground operates and what works well at funeral events.

We always recommend arranging to meet Andy at the burial ground at the very beginning so that she can steer and support you.
Contact Andy by telephone: 01494881586
​​Email: henley@leedam.com
"Andy, the lady at Henley-on-Thames natural burial ground is delightful. Totally supports and believes in your wishes".

Henley's gravedigger

Jonny Yaxley, our long-standing gravedigger, is an important member of the burial ground team and has great empathy with families.

Jonny takes great pride in his work and says that it is the last thing he can do for someone so he does it to the best of his ability. 

Jonny has previously been awarded the title 'Gravedigger of the Year", but has resisted the temptation to have his vehicles branded with that accolade.

​He will always go the extra mile to help families if it is within his ability to do so.
"I felt confident about the burial, with Jonny and Andy there, supporting us".
Read more about the story of Henley Woodland  Burial Ground on our blog:
​https://www.leedam.com/blog/our-story-henley-on-thames-woodland-burial