BLACKDOWN

The Blackdown is a wicker basket coffin woven with our highest quality buff and steamed willow. It is named after the range of hills which run along the border between Somerset and Devon.

The main body of the Blackdown is woven with buff willow. Dark brown steamed willow is used for the banding and the plait border on the lid edge. The plait, handles and/or bands can be woven in buff, steamed, antique buff or white willow. Hand dyed coloured willow can also be incorporated into a design.

If you prefer this wicker coffin with a curved end, please see our Mendip.

Hand woven by a member of our skilled basket making team
Natural processes are used to create buff & steamed willow
Willow is a sustainable & eco-friendly crop
Free 'help to weave' service available

CUSTOMISE YOUR COFFIN

If you like the coffin just the way it is, go straight to the Interior section.
Please be aware that willow is a natural product and the colour and/or finish may differ slightly from the images shown.

Customise the Exterior

The image below highlights the relevant exterior parts of the selected coffin. Simply choose the colour and/or finish for each component part. The image will change to reflect your selection.

Customise the Interior

Choose the type of coffin liner and the colour from our extensive range. Please be aware the image will not change to reflect your colour choice.

Choose your Extras

These include bows for the coffin, a plaque, keepsakes & a wide range of willow ashes caskets. There is also the option to help weave the coffin.

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Plait
Band (top)
Band (above handles)
Band (below handles)
Band (bottom)
Handles
Screws or Toggles
Base

Plait

Every coffin features a hand woven plait. This forms part of the lid.

Liner
Pillow
Mattress
Cover Sheet
Shroud

Liner

Our liners are handmade from natural calico and hand fitted prior to dispatch. Natural dyes can be used to colour the liner.

When choosing a calico liner, a biodegradable waterproof underliner (BWU) is fitted underneath. If you ONLY require a BWU, please state this in the How to Order notes section.

Plaque
Bows
Weaving
Ashes Casket
Keepsakes

Plaque

A laser engraver is used to inscribe each sustainably sourced oak or beech coffin plaque. Grave markers are available for Green burial plots.

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Friends & Family

Choose a willow coffin from our extensive range and customise if required
Send your willow coffin choice to your Funeral Director/Arranger
Your Funeral Director/Arranger will then contact us to place the order
Confirmed orders are usually dispatched in 48 hours

Recipient's Email Address

Your Name

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Family and friends are encouraged to use the services of a registered Funeral Director or Funeral Arranger.

Find a Funeral Director

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 are arranging a funeral yourself or experience any difficulty in purchasing one of our willow coffins, please call Ellen 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.

Funeral Directors, Funeral arrangers & Suppliers to the funeral industry

Choose a willow coffin from our extensive range and customise if required
Place your order online
Confirmed orders are usually dispatched in 48 hours

If you have ordered a coffin from us before, please login to your account. If you haven’t ordered from us previously, please register your details by creating an online account. This will only take a couple of minutes.

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.

Coffins can be supplied in different sizes and colours. Bespoke linings can also be made.

BLACKDOWN

The Blackdown is a wicker basket coffin woven with our highest quality buff and steamed willow. It is named after the range of hills which run along the border between Somerset and Devon.

CUSTOMISE YOUR COFFIN

Customise the Exterior

Customise the Interior

Choose your Extras

Plait

Band (top)

Band (above handles)

Band (below handles)

Band (bottom)

Handles

Screws or Toggles

Base

Liner

Pillow

Mattress

Cover Sheet

Shroud

Plaque

Bows

Weaving

Ashes Casket

Keepsakes

Friends & Family

Funeral Directors, Funeral arrangers & Suppliers to the funeral industry

Customised coffins

BLACKDOWN

The Blackdown is a wicker basket coffin woven with our highest quality buff and steamed willow. It is named after the range of hills which run along the border between Somerset and Devon.

CUSTOMISE YOUR COFFIN

Customise the Exterior

Customise the Interior

Choose your Extras

Plait

Band (top)

Band (above handles)

Band (below handles)

Band (bottom)

Handles

Screws or Toggles

Base

Liner

Pillow

Mattress

Cover Sheet

Shroud

Plaque

Bows

Weaving

Ashes Casket

Keepsakes

Friends & Family

Funeral Directors, Funeral arrangers & Suppliers to the funeral industry

More traditional shape coffins

Customised coffins

West Moor traditional with blue bands and handles

West Moor traditional with green bands and handles

West Moor curved end with red bands and handles

West Moor curved end with dark green bands and handles

Southlake curved end with 2 pink bands, pink plait and handles

Sedgemoor with two light green bands and handles

Hay Moor curved end with orange plait

Full-colour red with white bands and handles

Full Colour blue with white plait and handles

Quantock curved end with red bands and plait

Moorland with white bands

Baby Nestling Crib with green bows and bands

Baby Nestling Crib with blue bands and bows

Avalon curved end with pink bands and plait

West Moor curved end with brown bands

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