- All willow is grown on our family farm in Somerset
- All coffins are hand-woven by our skilled weaving team
- We're a 4th-generation, award-winning, family business
- A sustainable & environmentally conscious company
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The Athelney is a highly customisable coffin, woven in a simple classic style and weave. The main body of the Athelney can be woven in buff, white, or antique willow.
The Athelney can also be customised to incorporate coloured bands and handles. These are available in a range of hand-dyed colours.
This style has a curved end, but the Athelney is also available in a traditional shape.
This is the area between the bottom band and the top band.
These are the top and bottom bands of the coffin.
Natural processes create antique buff, buff, natural barked, steamed and white willow finishes. Natural dyes are used to create coloured willow handles. Alternatively, select rope handles. Either allows a weight of 30+ stone (190+ kilos) to be carried.
Toggles or screws determine how the coffin lid will close. If toggles are chosen, our weavers will select the best colour to match the coffin design or colour toggles can be added to match on request. A very small number of coffins have been photographed with only toggle closures. In this instance, if screws are selected the image will not change. The Order Form will state the correct closure choice.
Choose either a flat base or one with runners. Please contact your Funeral Director to find out which base they prefer for transportation.
Choose your coffin interior options.
Please select your liner colour
Please select your liner colour
Please select your pillow colour
Please select your liner colour
Please select your pillow colour
Please select your liner colour
Please select your pillow colour
We strongly encourage family and friends to use the services of a registered Funeral Director or Funeral Arranger to make sure everything is done correctly and no issues arise.
Family members are welcome to come and help weave the coffin. Please liaise with your Funeral Director/Arranger to arrange a date to visit us.
If you’re arranging a funeral yourself or experience any difficulty in purchasing one of our coffins, please call us on 01278 691105 or send us a message and we will do all that we can to help.
Those taking out a pre-paid funeral plan or making a Will can include a completed Expression of Wishes Form stating their choice of willow coffin.
To order online you will need to login to your account. If you haven’t ordered from us before, please register your details by creating a trade account. It will only take a couple of minutes.
Learn more about our trade accounts.
If you would rather place an order by phone, please call our friendly team on 01278 691105 who will complete an Order Form with you. This form will then be emailed to you to check. Please be aware that the order will need to be confirmed before weaving of the coffin commences.
Our handwoven coffins are completely plastic free and made using Somerset-grown willow, a highly sustainable, renewable crop.
Musgrove Willows Ltd.
Willow Fields, Lakewall,
Westonzoyland, Bridgwater,
Somerset, TA7 0LP
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