Wicker Coffins in Borough Green

Families come to wicker coffins for a handful of reasons. Some want a coffin that’s woven by hand, rather than polished wood with metal fittings. Others are planning a woodland burial, where natural, biodegradable materials are usually expected. And some simply feel a traditional coffin wouldn’t suit the person who’s died.

You don’t need to have decided before you ring. We can set wicker coffins beside wood and cardboard and talk through the differences, and nothing’s fixed until you’re ready. If the funeral date is already set, tell us early. It gives us time to confirm the coffin with the crematorium or burial ground.

What our wicker coffins include

Our imported wicker coffin is traditional woven wicker. Our Somerset willow coffin is woven from willow grown in Somerset, so it’s made closer to home. Both are fitted with soft handles instead of metal ones, and both come with a natural cotton lining as standard.

If you’d like some colour, we can fit coloured bands. A small floral touch is another option. Mention it to your arranger early, so it’s ready on the day. Pop into our Western Road funeral home and you can see the weave and finish for yourself, rather than choosing from a photo.

Our wicker coffins process in Borough Green

Call our Borough Green team on 01732 780600, at any hour. A funeral arranger will talk you through your options, and you can visit Western Road to look at wicker coffins in person. Once you’ve chosen, we look after the practical side: sizing, delivery to your home, our funeral home, a church or the crematorium, and the checks with the venue.

For a cremation, we check with the crematorium itself. Our Borough Green team works with Vinters Park in Maidstone and with Medway Crematorium. Funerals at Vinters Park run in 45-minute slots on weekdays, between 9.30am and 3.30pm, so we settle the coffin details beforehand rather than leave them to the day. For a burial, we ask whoever runs the ground, for example Wrotham Parish Council for its parish burial ground, what their rules cover.

Wicker coffins for woodland burial near Borough Green

Wicker is natural and biodegradable, which is why it’s often chosen for natural burial. Bluebell Cemetery at Halstead, on Old London Road, offers woodland burial and encourages biodegradable coffins and natural materials. Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground, near Edenbridge, is another family-run option. Every site sets its own rules on coffin construction, fittings, flowers and memorials, so we ask before you commit. We’d rather check than have a surprise at the graveside.

Wicker coffins cost in Borough Green

What wicker coffins cost depends on the material, the size and any finishing touches, such as coloured bands or flowers. Imported wicker and Somerset willow are priced differently. Fees paid to other organisations, like the crematorium or cemetery, the officiant and flowers, are separate again. We’ll give you a written estimate before anything’s agreed, and there are no hidden extras. You can read our standardised price list at any time, or check out our coffin prices here.

Can you be cremated in a wicker coffin in Borough Green?

Yes. Our wicker coffins are suitable for cremation. Crematoria set their own rules, though, so our Borough Green team confirms with Vinters Park or Medway Crematorium before the coffin is finalised. That way there are no surprises on the day.

Can I have a wicker coffin for a woodland burial near Borough Green?

Often, yes. Wicker is natural and biodegradable, and woodland sites such as Bluebell Cemetery at Halstead encourage that kind of material. Each ground has its own rules on construction and fittings, so we ask the site first and tell you what they say.

What’s the difference between wicker and willow coffins?

Both are woven. Our wicker coffin is imported. Our willow coffin is made from willow grown in Somerset, so it’s closer to home. Both have soft handles and a cotton lining, and either can be used for burial or cremation.

Can I buy a wicker coffin from you without arranging the funeral with you?

Yes. Our Borough Green team can supply a coffin on its own and deliver it to your home, a church or the crematorium. There’s no obligation to use any other service. Our coffin sales page explains how it works, or call us on 01732 780600.

If you’d like to talk about wicker coffins, call our Borough Green team on 01732 780600. We’re here 24 hours a day if someone has died, and there’s no pressure to decide anything on a first call.

For the whole range we supply from this branch, see our Borough Green coffin supplier page. If you’re comparing materials, our eco-friendly coffins in Borough Green page covers other natural options. Team details and directions are on our main Borough Green funeral directors page.