Sustainable Handmade Willow Coffins in Ireland
At Westcountry Willows, we create beautiful, handcrafted willow pieces for families looking for a natural and personal way to say farewell.
From our traditional willow coffins to bespoke vessels designed to carry ashes, each piece is made by hand using carefully prepared willow and created with the individual and their family in mind.
Our work includes willow coffins for burial and cremation, as well as bespoke willow farewell vessels, including Viking-inspired ships created to carry ashes as part of a personal farewell ceremony.
Willow Coffins
We individually handcraft our willow coffins from natural willow, combining traditional basketmaking skills with a simple, beautiful design.
Coffins start from €1,600 and normally take around four days to make. We require a 50% deposit before we begin making your coffin.
Viking Farewell Ships
We create bespoke willow vessels inspired by Viking ships, designed to carry a person's ashes as part of a meaningful farewell.
Each vessel is made specifically for the individual and their family, creating the possibility of a deeply personal ceremony that reflects the person's life, wishes and connection with nature.
Made with care
Our approach to funerary willow work comes from our wider experience as traditional willow basketmakers.
We grow and prepare willow ourselves in Ireland and use the same careful, hands-on approach whether we're weaving a basket, creating a sculpture, building a living willow structure or making a coffin.
Every piece is made individually rather than mass-produced.
A personal approach
We understand that arranging a funeral or farewell can be difficult, and that every family has different wishes.
If you are considering a willow coffin or would like to discuss a bespoke farewell vessel, we're happy to talk through your ideas, requirements and timescale without obligation.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
