A selection of our coffins is provided below, grouped into categories. If you don’t see the type of coffin you would like, let us know and we will source it for you.
Rounded coffins are suitable for cremation or natural burial, however for cemetery burials a more traditional shape is preferred.
We source coffins made from FSC approved, sustainable sources with water-based glues and lacquers, avoiding plastic and toxic materials where possible (see Environmental Credentials below).
Our range of coffins
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Traditional Style
The London
A contemporary style veneered oak coffin with wooden handles and a matt finish for cremation or burial, smart yet affordable coffin made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£395
The Walnut Oval Tree
This handmade English coffin with a walnut veneer and solid maple load-bearing bar handles, giving a contrast of light and dark wood. Comes with a book and keepsake butterfly so you can personalise the coffin with a message, lyric or a reading. Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES*
*May affect cemetery fee due to shape
£850
Unpolished Oak Coffin
A veneered oak coffin with solid oak mouldings and bow oak handles. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£595
The Thames
Veneered oak coffin with a raised lid. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£595
The Camden
Veneered mahogany coffin with solid mahogany double mouldings and raised lid. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£595
Natural Style – CURVED
Simple Willow (Oval)
A gentle shaped, environmentally friendly willow coffin. The willow is carefully woven onto a strong wooden frame and finished with rope handles. Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£595
Simple Willow Block Colour
A gentle shaped, environmentally friendly willow coffin (blue colour above). The willow is carefully woven onto a strong wooden frame and finished with rope handles. Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Also available in purple, red, pink or yellow:
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£650
Banana Leaf (Oval)
Attractive yarns of golden leaves from the banana plant are gently twisted and woven to form this soft and comforting, sustainable & eco-friendly coffin. Finished with natural rope handles. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES*
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£750
Seagrass Coffin
Seagrass is a freshwater plant. It is sun dried, twisted and hand woven to form a rustic and natural coffin, with subtle green and blue tones, finished with cane and natural rope handles. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£750
Cane Coffin
Handcrafted using woven cane, which is the core of the rattan vine with the bark stripped away. They hold an off-white appearance and are skilfully finished by hand using traditional basket-making techniques. Finished with natural rope handles.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£750
Somerset Willow (Oval)
Beautifully crafted curved willow coffin, customised with colour trim (navy shown in image) fastened with wooden toggles, lined with cotton. Hand woven in the UK
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£850
Sussex Natural Willow
Hand woven in West Sussex with natural unprocessed willow grown by the maker. The bark is left on the willow for a natural earthy aesthetic. Hazel clasps and a natural calico linings finish off this simple biodegradable rustic coffin. Colours of the bark may vary slightly.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
Please note there may be an additional interment fee at some cemeteries for oval coffins, whereas traditional shaped coffins do not incur this.
£895
Woollen Coffin
An environmentally friendly, contemporary style woollen coffin made in Yorkshire using pure new wool, supported on a strong recycled cardboard frame and completed with a personalised hand embroidered woollen name plate. FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£850
Natural Style – TRADITIONAL SHAPE
Simple Willow (Traditional)
A gentle shaped, environmentally friendly willow coffin. The willow is carefully woven onto a strong wooden frame and finished with rope handles. Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£750
Cane Coffin (Traditional)
Handcrafted using woven cane, which is the core of the rattan vine with the bark stripped away. They hold an off-white appearance and are skilfully finished by hand using traditional basket-making techniques. Finished with natural rope handles.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£750
Bamboo Coffin
Handcrafted by interlacing strands of dried bamboo, creating an intricately plaited mat which is woven around a strong rattan 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. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£750
Banana Leaf (Traditional)
Attractive yarns of golden leaves from the banana plant are gently twisted and woven to form this soft and comforting, sustainable & eco-friendly coffin. Finished with natural rope handles. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£750
Somerset Willow (Traditional)
Beautifully crafted traditional shape willow coffin, customised with colour trim (navy shown in image) fastened with wooden toggles, lined with cotton. Hand woven in the UK
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£850
SHROUDS
Cradle coffin
A safe, strong cradle with a thick, multilayered cocoon of pure organic Shetland wool felt, sourced from Devon and Somerset. Plastic and metal free, 100% natural and fully biodegradable. Options: without cover, with plain cover or with simple decoration. Plastic and metal free, 100% natural, fully biodegradable and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: NO
Suitable for burial: YES
~£1,125 (depending on options)
Leafcocoon
A fully biodegradable alternative to a conventional coffin, designed for an environmentally friendly traditional, meadow or woodland burial. Options: without cover, with plain cover or with simple decoration. Hand-made in Devon. Plastic and metal free, 100% natural, fully biodegradable and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: NO
Suitable for burial: YES
~£1,125 (depending on options)
Shroud
Organic natural cream Shetland wool shroud. Fully biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials. Plastic and metal free, 100% natural, fully biodegradable and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: NO
Suitable for burial: YES
£460
Solid Wood – FOR BURIAL ONLY
Paulownia Wood
An affordable real solid wood coffin finished in natural, untreated Paulownia wood – a fast growing, sustainable species. No plastics, metals, screws or staples, so suitable for natural burials. Please note this coffin is currently only available in one size so will not be suitable for a person who was taller than 5’11”.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£445
Reclaimed Wood
A quality, handcrafted, unique coffin made from recycled wood by a skilled carpenter in West Wales. Finished with strong manilla rope handles and a handmade nameplate. Full CCSA accreditation.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£645
Sherwood Solid Pine
Solid pine coffin with pine mouldings. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES*
Suitable for burial: YES
*Solid wood coffins are typically more used for burial than cremation
£645
Derby Oak
A solid oak coffin with a high gloss finish. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES*
Suitable for burial: YES
*Solid wood coffins are typically more used for burial than cremation
£895
Chesterfield Oak
A solid oak coffin with a high gloss finish, featuring routed panel sides and ends, with a double raised lid. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES*
Suitable for burial: YES
*Solid wood coffins are typically more used for burial than cremation
£995
Ascot Mahogany
A solid mahogany coffin with a high gloss finish, featuring routed panel sides and ends, with a double raised lid. Made by a longstanding family-run company in Derbyshire to British Standards. FFMA certified.
Suitable for cremation: YES*
Suitable for burial: YES
*Solid wood coffins are typically more used for burial than cremation
£995
Cardboard & Picture Coffins
Brown Cardboard Coffin
A coffin manufactured from corrugated cardboard, which is strong and sturdy while remaining lightweight and easy to manage (Brown shown above). Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£395
White Cardboard Coffin
A coffin manufactured from corrugated cardboard, which is strong and sturdy while remaining lightweight and easy to manage (Brown shown above). Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£395
Green Cardboard Coffin
A coffin manufactured from corrugated cardboard, which is strong and sturdy while remaining lightweight and easy to manage (Brown shown above). Plastic Free and FFMA certified
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£395
Simple Cardboard
A simple cardboard coffin with a rope handle at one end. Cardboard coffins are an affordable and eco-friendly option.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: NO
£150
Personalised Picture Coffin
This lightweight eco-friendly timber effect coffin can be customised with your own photos or graphic design ideas. Made from sustainable wood fibre, handles made from Beech timbers. Wood fibre materials accredited by sustainable forestry programs such as PEFC or FSC.
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£795
Environmental credentials
Where possible and financially viable, we source UK made coffins from independent family-run suppliers. Many of our suppliers hold the following external accreditations and initiatives
The Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] is dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC UK is a registered charity supported by NGOs including WWF, Greenpeace and the Woodland Trust.
FFMA trademark for the ‘Coffin Certification Standard’, where coffins and caskets are tested to ensure best standards and impartiality are applied.
When a coffin is sold with the Tree Tribute merit, [TT], a sapling tree will be planted to help restore, preserve and sustain wildlife.
Representatives from Traidcraft have conducted an assessment of our supplier’s business on location in Bangladesh and endorse all of the coffins and urns produced by Oasis as Fair Trade.
