The "English"  - Woven willow from Somerset England

NEW!! CREATE YOUR OWN COFFIN COLOR DESIGN: 

Our woven "English" line is handcrafted by the Somerset Willow Company, LTD's team of journeyman weavers. Four generations of the Hill family have been under the roof of this firm. Most of the willow used is grown within a 10 mile radius of their Bridgewater workshop in Somerset, England on land the have direct contact with. We order these coffins direct from the UK, each one customized for size, willow color, style and band/handle colors. READ MORE ABOUT SOMERSET'S GROWING PRACTICES HERE

This design comes in two styles - Oval (curved ends) and Traditional (coffin shaped). Six willow handles are woven into the sides (flowers not included! The fitted lid is separate. Each coffin includes a tied-in cotton liner with side drapes, handsewn by UK seamstresses local to the workshop, and a fold-over modesty panel.

The English's  "Buff" colored willow is a warm honey color, inlaid with a naturally dyed color-band.The "Weatherbeaten Gold" is has buttery a champagne hue. There is no finish applied.

Handmade coffins of natural materials vary slightly in color and appearance. FLOWERS NOT INCLUDED

Product Features:

• Custom made to order! 
• No Metal
• Available with curved ends or in the traditional shape
• Unfinished
• Woven willow handles
• Hemmed calico cotton sheet liner
• Weight tested to 350 lbs.
• Coffin weight: 50 lbs
• Made in the UK

Sustainability Profile

• Renewable materials - willow; cotton; wood
• Handmade - Family workshop, journeyman artisans
• Locally grown materials
• Producer-grown materials
• Biodegradable - 100%
• Incidental metal fasteners

CURRENT SOMERSET STOCK LIST NOW IN THE US - this page coming soon

SOCIAL BENEFIT -- 

The Natural Burial Company strives to balance the "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainability, considering people, planet and profitability when we design, select and sell our goods. Your purchase of any product the Natural Burial Company promotes supports the work we do to educate the public and funeral service professionals on the importance of environmentally friendly funeral options. This, in turn, transforms the funeral industry into doing the work we want to see made available for everyone. Visit the Natural Burial Company webpage to learn more about the efforts it supports.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS THAT STOCK OUR PRODUCTS -- Funeral Directors can purchase Natural Burial Company products on your behalf. Visit the NATURAL BURIAL COMPANY'S RESELLER'S PAGE for a list of funeral directors that promote and display our products.

TO FIND A NATURAL FUNERAL SERVICE PROVIDER -- VISIT THE NATURAL END MAP - http://www.naturalend.com - to find natural funeral service providers and cemeteries that offer vault-free or full-decomposition burial and other natural options.

TO PURCHASE AN ITEM DIRECTLY FROM US -- Many funeral goods purchases must be made in person or over the telephone to ensure the item you order is the one you need. Except for manufacturing defects or damage during shipment, there are no returns for funeral goods. Please call us at 503-493-9258 to confirm availability and place an order. Please consult our SHIPPING and TERMS pages for details.

• Usually ships in 2-3 business days to arrive 5-7 business days from ship date, depending on location
• Will ship directly to funeral home, residence or other address with a receiver
• Expedited delivery available - must call 503-493-9258 to check for availability
• Residential delivery on coffins may be extra
• FTC law requires funeral homes accept coffins from families without an additional charge.

RETAIL PRICE -- The UK Artisan-made "English" willow: $2,695.00

Custom-made in the UK; $600.00 Shipping Allowance included (shipping quotes vary by location)