COFFINS & SHROUDS

We have a wide range of options for you to choose from

This is just a selection of the types of coffins you can choose, for more information or if you have seen a coffin that isn’t on this page and would like us to source it, please contact us

Traditional Coffins and Caskets

Traditional coffins can either be veneered or solid wood, of many different types. All our traditional coffins are manufactured in the UK from sustainable wood sources.

Veneered Wood Coffin

from £550

Solid Wood Coffin

from £850

Veneered Wood Casket

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from £650

Solid Wood Casket

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from £895

Woven Coffins & Shrouds

Our woven coffins & shrouds are not only made of biodegradable and sustainable materials, but produced by craftsmen whose use of traditional skills ensures the manufacturing processes involved are kept as green as possible. Ranging from the use of bamboo and willow caskets to recycled cardboard, all woven coffin & shroud options promise to honour the environment as well as a loved one.

Cardboard

100% biodegradable and made from at least 70% recycled cardboard

Prices from £420

Bamboo

Bamboo is a fairtrade, biodegradable, and eco friendly option

Prices from £600

European Willow Coffins

Handmade from sustainable materials using traditional weaving methods

Prices from

£790 for pod shape
£750 for round ended.

English Willow Coffins

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Handwoven by skilled craftsmen using traditional methods passed down through generations

Prices from £900

Banana

Fair trade certified banana cord, woven around cane and rattan

Prices from

£720 for round ended
£720 for casket

Rainbow Willow

Bespoke Colour Bands, other combinations available

Prices from £1,020

Painted Willow

Custom painted to any colour with environmentally friendly, water-based paint. Colour combinations also possible for a completely unique design.

Leaf Cocoon

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Individually handmade by Bellacouche from natural, compostable materials.

From £725 with plain cover,
£885 with decorated cover

Pine

Made from sustainable pine, unwaxed and untreated for a natural appearance

Prices from £800

Feet First Eco Coffins

Expertly handcrafted, sustainably sourced solid pine coffins. Fully biodegradable, and containing no synthetic materials.

Hand Woven Shrouds

Beautiful hand made Shrouds made from organic cotton, wool, hemp, linen or silk

Prices from £420

Reclaimed Wood Coffin

The sides and lid of our coffins are made using recycled wood. The base is made using FSC certified plywood. They can be lined with either calico or hessian. The handles are made from strong manilla rope and are load bearing.

From £500

Words From Families We’ve Served

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Outstanding service, they treat you like family and listen to all your needs. Words cannot do justice to the service they delivered for my Auntie. Multicultural, multifaith team thats what makes them the best funeral directors in the UK. Thanks again guys

Alima

Muslim

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Compassionate Funerals are very caring, considerate and truly live up to their name. I was at a funeral of a friend's father which they took complete care of, going above and beyond, to ensure it ran smoothly. A truly blessed funeral company. Thank you!

Ayub

Spiritual

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The team at Compassionate Funerals were exceptional. Allistair was very accommodating and came to the family house to meet all the family to get a sense of our mother who passed away. They made us feel like we were celebrating the life of our loved one rather than grieving a loss.
I would highly recommend them.

Sonia

Christian

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I highly recommend Compassionate. They responded quickly and sensitively to our requests within a tight timeframe (after our mother passed away very suddenly) and supported us wonderfully in providing a lovely service.

Zoe

Humanist

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I found Compassionate Funerals to be very helpful, reliable and economical. I have recommended them since and would do so again.

Jon Underwood

Buddhist

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Couldn't have asked for more. Allistair and his staff helped my family through one of our toughest times. The kindness, warmth and patience shown to us was more then we could ever have expected.

We would like to sincerely thank you for your support.

Quynh

Roman Catholic

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Allistair and the rest of Compassionate Funerals were excellent. They were always responsive, kind and gentle, providing just the right amount of help that we needed to guide us through the process.

Extremely professional and high quality.

Dave

Secular

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A wonderful warm welcoming establishment. The personal service is impeccable and perfect for all your requirements. Highly recommend the friendly and intimate service this lovely couple offer.

Mariya

Muslim

This is a family run business who are very compassionate people. No details are too big or too small and they really do care about everyone they meet. They provide a great service with really friendly and helpful staff Its a pleasure knowing them.