I am often asked, “How long does it take to weave a willow coffin? ” and I reply with, “A handmade willow coffin takes 3 or 4 days to make”. But the reality is that I can weave a coffin quicker than that, or it may take longer. “Why does it take that long?” Firstly, there […]
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I planted my first willow bed in February 2023 and I wrote a number of blogs about it here. It has now been established for three years, which has flown by. The first two harvests were great, and I had no issues with the willow growing. But 2025 was challenging in new ways. So I
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At Wegnalls Willow Coffins, we have willow coffins for all types of funerals. But how do you choose a willow coffin? What are the differences in the designs you offer? There are 3 design options for a Wegnalls Willow Coffin depending on the intended use. The main differences are in the base construction, which are
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What are the different Types of willow you use? I use a mix of buff and brown willow in my willow coffins, along with some white willow. But what is the difference? Read on to find out more. Buff willow White willow Brown willow Do you have any questions? Want to know about the current
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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
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On Saturday 10th May I held a willow weaving workshop at my local natural burial ground, Humber Woodland of Remembrance. Over 4 hours, people could drop-in and weave a willow heart, wreath or bird feeder. I am so pleased to report that it was a wonderful day where creativity, nature, and conversation came together. Visitors
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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 household expenses. A 2024 study by Go.Compare found
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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
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We received fantastic news at the end of last year… Our rounded end willow coffins are now approved for cremations. This means that we once again can help families choose a locally made and responsible produced willow coffin for both burial and cremation. You can read about the different coffin options we offer here, or
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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
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