Why choose a wegnalls willow coffin?
We know that saying goodbye to a loved one and choosing a coffin can be difficult, which is why Steph will take the utmost care and attention to detail when weaving your loved one’s willow coffin.
When you purchase directly from us, you can be assured that each coffin is handmade with love, using local materials and to an exceptionally high standard.
As Photographed Above, all of Our willow Coffins have:
- Different base options suitable for cremation & burial (traditional and natural burials)
- Been woven with sustainable UK grown willow (Homegrown brown willow or traditional ‘buff’ willow from Somerset). They can be customised with different colours of willow – subject to availability. (Read more about willow types here.)
- Solid pine lid centre
- Welsh Woollen rope handles
- Handmade willow toggles and British wool braid fastenings
- Unbleached Calico cotton linings
- Mattress and pillow filled with hay from our permanent pasture
- 100% plastic free construction
- Name plate included.
- The option to be part of the weaving process or add special details to the coffin.
Our coffins
Most of our coffins have two rounded ends (a requirement for cremation*) and feature three weight-bearing handles on each side.
You may wish to choose one of the popular designs below, or we can weave a customised coffin using different combinations of willow.
* The double rounded end coffin with a flat ply base is the most popular design. It is certified for cremation, in all crematoriums across the UK. It can be woven in all of the willow designs shown above.
You can read more in depth about the different willow coffin options for cremation, burial and natural burial on the blog, here.
A handmade, bespoke willow coffin starts at £850.
As a local maker, Steph offers family-orientated, personal service. Each coffin is thoughtfully made and with your loved one in mind, unlike an standard coffin.
We value creating connections between the natural materials, families and the finished coffin. Family, friends and loved ones are welcome to help weave part of the coffin. You may wish to add some special items in the weaving or linings. Or if you are further afield, receive photos of the coffin in progress. This is a complimentary (and optional) service that we offer to all customers. Please get in touch to discuss this further and Steph can arrange your visit.
Do you have a question?
We are happy to talk through the options with you, either in person, over the phone or email. Contact Steph here or read more on the FAQs page.
Willow Ashes Caskets
We also make willow ashes caskets / urns to match with your chosen Wegnalls Willow coffin. Or they can be purchased separately.
Woven in any combination of buff, white or brown willows.
Available in round, oval or square basket shape.
They featured the same hand carved willow toggles and Welsh woollen braid loops as our coffins.
All ashes caskets are lined with calico (or you can provide your own lining material) like our coffins and include a drawstring heavy cotton ashes bag.
Furthermore, they are 100% biodegradable, made without any glues, plastic or metal. Perfect for both traditional and green burial sites.
Prices start at £120
These are some of the cremation ashes caskets that have been commissioned recently, but other options are available. Send us a message to discuss further.
How Do I Order?
To order a willow coffin and / or ashes casket:
- Email: steph@wegnallswillowcoffins.co.uk
- Call or Message Steph on: 07543 012 134
- Or complete the contact form here.
Steph will happily answer any questions and go through the options available to you.
After we have confirmed your order, we will contact your funeral director for any details required to begin the making process.
Alternatively if you would prefer to visit the workshop and have a chat in person, please get in touch. We can arrange a time that suits.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more about our coffins, including pricing and delivery details.