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
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
£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*
*Traditional shape more suitable for cemetery burial
£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
£750
Buff Willow Coffin
This coffin is handmade in Sussex using a blend of Buff Willow and Green Willow, giving a wicker basket appearance and contrasting design. Comes with load-bearing sisal rope handles and Hazel clasps, fitted with a biodegradable liner. Hand woven in the UK from organically home-grown, 100% biodegradable willow
Suitable for cremation: YES
Suitable for burial: YES
£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
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)
Natural Style – TRADITIONAL SHAPE
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
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)
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
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
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.