Our willow coffins

All our coffins are rounded at both ends. Unlike many other willow coffin suppliers both from within and outside of the UK, who use plywood in their bases (as we also used to), we have now moved to using Welsh-grown Douglas fir as a much more environmentally sustainable choice. We offer a choice of locally sourced hardwood (oak/walnut/ash/sycamore/field maple - depending on availability) centrepiece on the lid, and all our coffins come fully lined with unbleached calico. Each coffin is made with sisal rope handles and the the lid is secured with cotton cord ties and handcarved hazel toggles, made from wood from our own hazelnut orchard. They also come with an unbleached calico mattress and pillow filled with organic hay, cut from our farm here in Warwickshire.

Please look through the below images for different willow (wicker) colour options on our coffins. We are also very happy to make a customised coffin with your desired combinations, so please do get in touch to discuss your preferences.

We believe strongly in strengthening connections with the natural world, and have implemented numerous projects on our farm to this end. As a way of honouring the other more-than-human-creatures we share this land with, our coffins are named after some of the wild animals found around us.

  • White and buff willow coffin

    Fox

    Buff wicker coffin with white willow banding detail.

    Also available in all buff, with the colours reversed or in all white (availability depending)

    (This is our quickest coffin to make)

  • brown and buff willow coffin

    Roe Deer

    Brown and buff wicker coffin

  • buff, white and brown willow coffin

    Kestrel

    Brown, buff and white wicker coffin

    Buff and white banding can be swapped over to give slightly different effect

  • brown and white willow coffin

    Buzzard

    Brown and white wicker coffin

    Mixed weave to give a striped effect

    (Supply dependent on availability of white willow)

  • Alternative coffin design

    FFMA accredited design

    This photo shows our slightly altered coffin design (note no plait at the bottom) that has been approved by the FFMA* for use in all crematoria throughout the UK

    Available in our all our different willow colour options

  • small willow coffin available in different colours

    Child's coffin

    Smaller wicker coffin available in plain white, buff or brown, or a mixture of willows

    Additional option - dyed willow banding in a variety of colours

Ordering and Delivery

If we have your desired coffin in stock, we can arrange for delivery as soon as possible. You are also welcome to come and collect any of our products yourself direct from our workshop. See below for delivery prices.

If we are custom-making your coffin, and depending on the design, we might need up to 14 days for delivery, in order to have enough time to soak and weave the willow. Please contact us to discuss what is possible.

Pricing

Prices vary a little depending on the size of your coffin, so please get in touch for a discussion about your requirements and for a specific quote.

All our coffins include an unbleached calico liner, mattress and pillow as standard, and biodegradable plastic if required.** They also come with a calico mattress and pillow filled with hay, cut from our organic farm.

Adult coffin: £700-£775***

Child coffin: Please get in touch for further details

Delivery: We can deliver for free within a 10 mile radius, otherwise cost is dependent on distance. You are also very welcome to come and collect from us.

*FFMA stands for the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (see FAQ for more information)

**in the vast majority of cases, plastic liners are not necessary, and I prefer not to use them if I can.

***depends on size of coffin. Price may increase if coffin is larger than ‘standard’ sizes

For prices on willow hearts and wooden nameplates, please visit our Other Products page.