Coffins & caskets

Choose from coffins made from a variety of selected woods, veneers and other materials. All our solid wood coffins and caskets are hand made to order constructed with solid wood butt ends and bases.

We take great care to source sustainable products by only using products and timbers grown in renewable forests, for example:

  • All our MDF and chipboard coffins are produced using FSC mixed products. FSC status reassures consumers that the wood in our coffins are sourced from well-managed forests and/or recycled materials.
  • English willow grown on the Somerset Levels part of the Somerset wetlands and only harvested during six weeks each spring.
  • Chinese bamboo cultivated in small, dispersed plots within plantations licensed by the Chinese Government in areas not populated by pandas.

To minimalise environmental impact, our products do not contain formaldehyde.

Coffins & Caskets

Green

Made from a variety of recycled or renewable materials (generally considered to be fast growing, with a low carbon footprint and from sustainable sources), our Green collection of coffins are suitable for burial or cremation, including woodland burial sites. Sourced from a trusted range of suppliers, we have a green coffin to suit all budgets.

Personalised

When you want to celebrate the life of your loved one, the personalised range allows you to decorate or print a pattern or design that reflects their life or interests. Made principally from recycled material (particle board or cardboard), this bespoke design range of coffins is suitable for burial or cremation.

Solid Wood

Our American-style caskets of metal and woods, and English-style hand-made solid wood caskets and coffins all come with a variety of options. Generally used for burial, most are suitable for cremation if fitted with appropriate furniture. Some restrictions apply on the use of American caskets, particularly metal ones. Where not specified, we will substitute suitable cremation fittings at no additional charge.

For more information, please contact us.

Veneer

These coffins are suitable for burial or cremation if fitted with appropriate furniture. Our wood-veneered coffins are constructed from recycled materials, formed into particle boards, and veneered with selected timbers of 10 microns thickness.

Please note:

*We can provide a cremation alternative to metal fittings on our coffins.

Welham Jones reserves the right to change the specification of its products, and its chosen suppliers without notice.

What can you put on a coffin

  • It is a requirement by law to fit nameplates to all coffins.
  • Symbolic furniture is available to support a wide range of religions and associations.
  • We can supply Scottish cords and tassels, along with the Union flag or other national flags.
  • If required, we can provide service (civil and military) and regimental flags, and the use of a medal cushion.

What you can add to the coffin

Local crematorium regulations require removal of some materials prior to cremation. However, we can place personal items, photographs, flowers or other keepsakes in the coffin for the service, returning any unpermitted items safely to you following the funeral.

Looking after the cremated remains

Until you decide what to do with the cremated remains, we will look after them for you for as long as needed (except for our Purely Cremation package).  We will supply a durable plastic or cardboard urn in which to store or transport the remains.

We offer a range of caskets, urns and keepsakes and memorials and memorabilia giving you many options for what to do with the cremated remains.

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Next Steps

Contact your local branch of Welham Jones to book a meeting with one of our supportive funeral arrangers to talk through your wishes to create the right funeral for you or your loved one.

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