All Coffins, caskets + Shrouds must be biodegradable. Bamboo, Wicker, Paper-Mache and Pine coffins can be used. There is a local maker of custom made felt shrouds.

Some examples of coffins that are available:-

Beautifully crafted from solid pine wood, which is sourced from sustainable forests, all of which are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council; they are sanded to a cabinet finish, which brings out the natural wood colour. No plastic or metal whatsoever is used in the manufacturing process or left in the assembled product; no stains, varnishes, oils or animal products of any kind are used, and use is made of only biodegradable, non-toxic glue. Functional rope handles are supplied.

Oval Shaped Casket with hinged lid woven in weatherbeaten gold willow, inlaid with black bands and natural hemp handles
Infants Casket in weatherbeaten gold willow
Oval Shaped Casket with hinged lid woven in weatherbeaten gold willow, inlaid with black bands and natural hemp handles
Tradition shaped coffin in weatherbeaten gold willow, inlaid with green bands and woven green handles
Tradition shaped coffin in buff coloured willow, inlaid with black bands and woven black handles
Top view of Tradition shaped coffin in weatherbeaten gold willow, inlaid with green bands and woven green handles
Tradition shaped coffin in weatherbeaten gold willow, inlaid with green bands and woven green handles

Traditional coffins woven in the finest Somerset willow in the choice of natural buff or weather beaten gold colour, with either hemp or willow handles and inset with various colour bands. Coffins and caskets can be made to your own sizes within forty eight hours, although most standard sizes are held in stock and can be delivered within twenty four hours.

For more information please visit: http://www.wickerwillowcoffins.co.uk


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Bamboo Eco Coffins offers an attractive, comforting and environmentally friendly option. Every aspect of our production encourages the use of traditional skills. This ensures the manufacturing process is kept as green as possible and also allows our craftsmen to maintain their time-honoured livelihoods.100% natural and biodegradable. Supplied with bamboo headrests and waterproof cotton liners. Our bamboo is grown and cropped in sustainable plantations licensed by the Chinese government. Hand woven bamboo urns for ashes come complete with impenetrable natural cotton liners.
email info@crosswayswoodlandburials.co.uk