Sustainability is one of the core values at Wegnalls Willow Coffins and it is woven into everything I do. From planting and harvesting the homegrown willow, to carefully weaving each coffin with love, every choice is made with the planet and the families I work with in mind. That’s why I’m so delighted to share […]
Platinum Sustainability Award for Wegnalls Willow Coffins! Read More »
What is the price of a Willow coffin? How much does one of your willow coffins cost? There are two commonly asked questions when people are enquiring about a willow coffin. The price of a willow coffin and what are my prices. This is not surprising really with the rising cost of funerals and other
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Join us during Hospice UK’s Dying Matters Awareness Week for a peaceful day of crafts and conversations at Humber Woodland of Remembrance, the first green burial ground in Herefordshire. This is an opportunity to connect with nature, explore the beauty of willow craftsmanship, and consider the importance of thoughtful end-of-life planning and remembrance. As part
Weaving Connections: Willow, Nature, and Remembrance Read More »
Following on from the previous two blogs, this post looks at the end of the willow growing year: The harvest. Harvesting The actual harvest is a satisfying physical task, which is good because it’s usually quite cold! I choose a variety to harvest and cut all of these before moving on to another. Using the
From Twigs To Trees: Planting My New Project! (Part 3) Read More »
In the previous blog I detailed how I started my willow growing journey, from an empty field to laying the membrane and fencing it off. So this post answers the question: How do you plant willow? 2. Planting During the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, when the willow is dormant, is the best time
From Twigs To Trees: Planting My New Project! (Part 2) Read More »
One of the questions I am frequently asked is: “Where does your willow come from?” So this is the first in a three series of blog posts about my willow growing experience. Hopefully it gives you more of an idea of where willow comes from and how it all started. 1. Creating the willow bed
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