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What Happened to Natural Burial After Dragons’ Den?

Natural Burial appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 5. The business was a environmentally friendly coffins and burials. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Edmund Green and Paul Ginns walked into the Den in 2005 with a environmentally friendly coffins and burials. They were asking for N/A.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Edmund Green and Paul Ginns left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Natural Burial is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Natural Burial Still in Business?

Yes. Natural Burial appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at The Generating Company, Masti Games, Back Beauty (BackBliss), Prophet Designs Jewellery. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
08368607
Registered Name
NATURAL BURIAL (UK) LIMITED
Incorporated
2013-01-21
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
96090
Registered Address
Clandon Wood Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7FN, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£201158
Employees
6
Period
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Officers
  • GADSBY, Gillian Anne — secretary
    The Old Rectory, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DE, England
  • GADSBY, Gillian Anne — director
    The Old Rectory, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DE, England
  • ST MAUR, Susan Elizabeth Clair — director (resigned 2021-06-04)
    The Old Rectory, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DE, England
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