Woven Coffins

Hand woven by 4th generation basket weavers in Somerset, these coffins are made from buff willow, have natural hemp rope handles and come complete with interior frill, mattress, a pillow filled with natural hay and a personalised oak name plate. There is also an option to have different coloured bands and handles. To find out more information about the Somerset Willow coffins please visit their website.

Our Willow Coffins have a slightly pink and golden look, they are hand-worked by traditional basket weavers using age-old methods that have changed very little in over 2000 years. Willow is by far the ultimate in environmental recycling, willow is grown in rows of bushes and once harvested can generate back to the same height within a year. Willow has been known to grow up to 3 metres tall annually and has the ability to degrade much more quickly than conventional hardwood.

The coffins are available in two differing shapes, curved end (rounded) and traditional shape (square) each tapering from end to end. Both styles come in a range of finished sizes with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

These heart-shaped wooden tags are perfect for attaching a hand-written message to a coffin.

Bamboo Coffins are handmade using fine strips of dried bamboo. The bamboo weave is interlaced to form an attractive wicker matt that is then woven around a strong natural frame. Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth and has been known to grow to one meter within a day.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Loom coffins are made from natural paper which has been spun into long yarns and woven around a substantial cane frame. Loom coffins are light brown in appearance with cream coloured cane implemented into the design and fastened closed with plaited loops and toggles.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Rustic bands of natural rattan are woven together to create this beautiful wicker coffin. Handmade using traditional weaving techniques. The rattan used for our Wicker coffins is harvested from the forests of South East Asia where rattan clings and grows up the existing forest trees like a vine. Rattan has been known to grow as much as six meters in a year making it a great renewable material.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Handcrafted Cane Coffins hold an off-white appearance and are skillfully finished by hand using traditional basket making techniques. The rattan used for our coffins is harvested from the forests of South East Asia where rattan clings and grows up the existing forest trees like a vine. Rattan has been known to grow as much as six meters in a year making it a great renewable material.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Leaves from the banana plant are twisted and woven into two dexterous shapes to form this soft and comforting range. Being the by-product of banana farming, the leaf of the banana plant is in plentiful supply and is readily available for weaving. The leaves would otherwise be disposed of making this natural cycle renewable and good for the local environment.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

The Coco stick coffin is made from the stem of the coconut palm leaf, which is a fast-growing by-product of the coconut tree. The coconut palm leaves are dried out, stems removed, leaving tiny sticks. These sticks are then strung together to create our Cocostick coffins cultural and desirable colour combination.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Caringly and passionately handcrafted in Somerset. This Traditional shaped willow coffin is shown in a painted blue finish, inlaid with yellow bands and woven yellow handles. A woven plait surrounds the lid, fastened to the body using toggle and loop closures. Beautifully engraved inscriptions on oak plaques can also be attached as well as a range of made-to-order interior linings. Can be traditional or rounded shaped.

Caringly and passionately handcrafted in Somerset. This traditional shaped willow coffin is shown in a painted Burgundy finish, inlaid with woven handles. A woven plait surrounds the lid, fastened to the body using toggle and loop closures. Beautifully engraved inscriptions on oak plaques can also be attached as well as a range of made-to-order interior linings. Can be traditional or rounded shaped.

Each Somerset willow coffin are crafted as a special tribute to your loved one. These beautiful caskets are available in eight different hand-dyed colour finishes as well as a painted white option. Our ‘Colours Range’ willow coffins can be left plain or personalised with a choice of 13 different coloured bands and handles.

Caringly and passionately handcrafted in Somerset. This curved end willow coffin is shown in a painted pink finish, inlaid with purple bands and woven purple handles. A woven plait surrounds the lid, fastened to the body using toggle and loop closures. Beautifully engraved inscriptions on oak plaques can also be attached as well as a range of made-to-order interior linings.

Caringly and passionately handcrafted in Somerset. This Traditional-style willow coffin is shown in a weatherbeaten gold finish, inlaid with hand-dyed navy bands and woven navy handles. A woven plait surrounds the lid, fastened to the body using toggle and loop closures. Beautifully engraved inscriptions on oak plaques can also be attached as well as a range of made-to-order interior linings.

Handcrafted Cane Coffins hold an off-white appearance and are skillfully finished by hand using traditional basket making techniques. The rattan used for our coffins is harvested from the forests of South East Asia where rattan clings and grows up the existing forest trees like a vine. Rattan has been known to grow as much as six meters in a year making it a great renewable material.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Leaves from the banana plant are twisted and woven into two dexterous shapes to form this soft and comforting range. Being the by-product of banana farming, the leaf of the banana plant is in plentiful supply and is readily available for weaving. The leaves would otherwise be disposed of making this natural cycle renewable and good for the local environment.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Seagrass Coffins are a beautiful compliment, rustic and natural with subtle green and blue tones. They are woven by hand using yarns of twisted seagrass and finished with cane, top and bottom. The seagrass material used for our coffins is grown in coastal paddy fields and flooded with seawater throughout the year. The fields are carefully managed to promote a continued cycle of growth and renewability.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Seagrass Coffins are a beautiful compliment, rustic and natural with subtle green and blue tones. They are woven by hand using yarns of twisted seagrass and finished with cane, top and bottom. The seagrass material used for our coffins is grown in coastal paddy fields and flooded with seawater throughout the year. The fields are carefully managed to promote a continued cycle of growth and renewability.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Bamboo Coffins are handmade using fine strips of dried bamboo. The bamboo weave is interlaced to form an attractive wicker matt that is then woven around a strong natural frame. Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth and has been known to grow to one meter within a day.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.

Rustic bands of natural rattan are woven together to create this beautiful wicker coffin. The dark brown colour of this coffin perfectly complements the lightly coloured rope handles and will suit any style of flowers that the coffin happens to be adorned with. Handmade using traditional weaving techniques. The rattan used for our Wicker coffins is harvested from the forests of South East Asia where rattan clings and grows up the existing forest trees like a vine. Rattan has been known to grow as much as six meters in a year making it a great renewable material.

Finished with natural rope handles and fully fitted with natural linings, pillow and covers.