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.
By choosing a Wegnalls Willow Coffin, you can be assured that each coffin is handmade with love, using local materials and to an exceptionally high standard.
As Photographed Above, Our willow Coffins have:
- Been woven with sustainable UK grown willow: Homegrown brown willow or traditional ‘buff’ willow from Somerset.
- A Solid pine lid centre
- Different base options suitable for cremation & burial (traditional and natural burials)
- 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
- The option to be part of the weaving process or add special details to the coffin
- Name plate, keepsake items and matching ashes urns available to order
Our coffins
Most of our coffins have two rounded ends , a solid ply base and feature three weight-bearing handles on each side.
This is the our most popular design and is certified for cremation, in all crematoriums across the UK, by the FFMA.
You can learn more about the different options we offer for cremation, burial and natural burial here.
Each coffin can be woven in all of the willow colour combinations shown below, or we can weave a customised coffin using different varieties of willow. You can explore the different willow types here and if you wish to discuss this further, please contact us.
What makes Wegnalls willow coffins different to other wicker coffins that can be purchased online?
Each coffin is thoughtfully made in Herefordshire and with your loved one in mind.
As a local maker, Steph offers family-orientated, personal service. You can visit the workshop and one of our aims is to create a deeper connection between the natural materials, families and the finished coffin.
Help to weave part of the coffin: Family, friends and loved ones are welcome to come to the workshop for a few hours to help weave a part of the coffin. If you are further afield or would prefer, we can send photos of the coffin in progress and when it is finished. You may wish to add some special fabric in the weaving, weave in some of your own willow or incorporate something else of meaning. These are all things that can be discussed.
This is a complimentary (and optional) service that we offer to our customers. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
To order a willow coffin, please complete the enquiry form and Steph will get back to you to discuss your options.
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find out more about our coffins, including pricing, delivery information and lead times.
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 calico 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: Complete the Coffin Enquiry Form
What happens next?
Steph will go through the options available to you and happily answer any questions you may have.
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 so we can arrange a time that suits.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find out more about our coffins, including pricing, delivery information and lead times.
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