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2 Four generations ago we began growing willow on our farm in Somerset. We aim to hand craft our environmentally friendly, bespoke willow coffins with love and care for generations to come. The natural choice 2 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 3

3 Contents Who we are 05 Introduction Who we are Musgrove Willows are based in Westonzoyland on the Somerset Levels. It was founded in the late 1920s and four generations later, we continue to grow high quality Somerset willow which is delivered throughout the UK and the world. 06 History and environment Musgrove Willows have developed a Somerset range of environmentally friendly Coffins and Ashes caskets. Each coffin is handcrafted with sensitivity and On the 12th January 2017, Musgrove Willows received accreditation from the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer s Association (FFMA) that all coffins 10 Coffins professionalism by our skilled basket makers, woven with the utmost care and attention to detail. had passed and were awarded the protocol testing certification. By conducting a rigorous testing procedure including weight, strength and ignition the The Good Funeral Guide in recognition of services FFMA could determine whether Musgrove Willows Ltd 32 Children & baby caskets to the bereaved named Musgrove Willows Coffins supplier of the year 2016 at the National award met the funeral and cremation requirements. Our coffins are therefore appropriate for cremation, ceremony. burial, woodland and green burial sites Ashes caskets & liners Bespoke details Weaving your chosen coffin As a family-run business we understand how to give the best possible service and product at a time when decisions need to be simple and straight forward. Our family firm and team of dedicated willow workers grow, sort and prepare the willow to the final point of coffin making entirely on our farm in Somerset. We are happy to undertake bespoke work and coffins can be made to your required size in 48 hours. Family members can visit us to tour the farm or actively participate in weaving their chosen coffin. 40 Designed and Printed in Contact Somerset using Solar Power and vegetable based inks. 4 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 5

History Jack Musgrove steaming willow bundles Environment Harvesting Willow at Musgrove Willows Musgrove Willows is a family run business, Based on the Somerset Levels, world founded in 1928.

industry Musgrove Willows from their Having accumulated many years of specialised knowledge and of a traditional industry and the ancient craft of willow weaving.

4 History Jack Musgrove steaming willow bundles Environment Harvesting Willow at Musgrove Willows Musgrove Willows is a family run business, Based on the Somerset Levels, world founded in Michael Musgrove, along with renowned as the home of the willow his wife Ellen, is a third generation willow grower. industry Musgrove Willows from their Having accumulated many years of specialised knowledge and of a traditional industry and the ancient craft of willow weaving. Willowfields base, grow 120 acres of over 60 varieties. experience, handed down by his father and grandfather, Michael is passing the knowledge to son Jack, the fourth generation and youngest The willow is used by many different people for a wide variety of projects. Our Traditional All of the willow is processed at home, using traditional methods and working sensitively with the environment, ensuring ultimate control and quality. willow grower in Somerset. Willow is hugely important to us at Musgrove Willows. Michael Musgrove is the only willow grower Somerset bundles of willow are used for Basketry, Sculpture, Craft and Hurdle making. Many different varieties and colours of willow are available for ornamental use and Willow is a truly renewable and sustainable crop annually harvested from a stump in withy beds. Planting of new willow beds is still done here by hand as the take up rate is higher in the UK to be recognised for his substantial contributions to the industry, as a result he was awarded membership as a Yeoman of the worshipful company flower arranging. Living Willow has become very popular as a form of fencing and garden decoration. With the growing popularity of These willow beds can last up to sixty years. We work sensitively with our environment, using good land management to maintain a natural balance of wildlife and quality crop production. of basketmakers. We are also members of the Basketmakers Association. We therefore show commitment and dedication to the continuation wicker coffins Musgrove Willows started making willow coffins in The Somerset range of coffins and ashes caskets has been developed and named after the areas in which the willow is grown. Willow absorbs carbon from the atmosphere as it grows and we at Musgrove Willows practice a carbon neutral policy, using no fossil fuels during the boiling process of the willow. Any willow offcuts from the manufacturing process are used to make artist charcoal so nothing is wasted. 6 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 7

5 Each coffin is handcrafted with love and care by our friendly, professional team. Working alongside Musgrove Willows to produce a beautiful, bespoke coffin for my daughter played a big part in my healing process. Thank you so much. Who would have thought weaving a coffin would be so therapeutic? Thank you for the experience and constant care you took in creating my Mums beautiful coffin. David, Langport Carol, ilminster 8 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 9

Sedgemoor Traditional The main body of this traditional shaped coffin

bands and plait to make something truly unique.

Westonzoyland, where the Battle of Sedgemoor was fought.

6 Sedgemoor Traditional The main body of this traditional shaped coffin is woven with buff willow and can be fully customised with coloured bands and plait to make something truly unique. Sedgemoor is part of the Somerset Levels and Moors, including Westonzoyland, where the Battle of Sedgemoor was fought. This is where our willow farm is situated. Material: Buff Willow 10 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 11

7 Blackdown Polden Traditional Traditional Material: Buff & Steamed Willow Material: Buff & White Willow The main body of this traditional shaped coffin is woven with buff willow, the dark brown steamed willow is used for the banding and plait border on the lid edge. The main body of this traditional shape coffin is woven in buff with white willow being used for the plait on the lid edge and the banding. For more information call or 12 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 13

Named after the Glastonbury Tor which is visible from our willow farm and the town of Glastonbury

8 Glastonbury Traditional Woven entirely from our steamed willow the Glastonbury is a striking coffin designed to give an entirely natural alternative to the mahogany wooden coffins. Named after the Glastonbury Tor which is visible from our willow farm and the town of Glastonbury just a 20-minute drive away. Material: Steamed Willow 14 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 15

Wickmoor Avalon Traditional Traditional Material: Natural Barked and White or Buff Willow Material: Natural White Willow The main body of the Wickmoor traditional shaped coffin is woven from natural

9 Wickmoor Avalon Traditional Traditional Material: Natural Barked and White or Buff Willow Material: Natural White Willow The main body of the Wickmoor traditional shaped coffin is woven from natural barked willow and trimmed with the option of either white or buff willow for the lid and handles. The toggles compliment the natural feel of this coffin and we would recommend this as an option. The Avalon traditional coffin is woven in natural white willow. The colour is natural white and not paper white so can appear a cream off white colour due to the natural processing of the willow. For more information call or info@musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 16 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 17

Rainbow Block Colour Traditional Traditional Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow The Rainbow traditional shaped coffin is woven in natural dyed and buff willow.

10 Rainbow Block Colour Traditional Traditional Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow The Rainbow traditional shaped coffin is woven in natural dyed and buff willow. The coffin features all seven colours of the rainbow on the main body and plait, buff willow on the lid (full coloured red lid is also available) and yellow matching toggles. The block colour coffins are woven using our buff and natural dyed willow. Choose the base colour, plait banding colour, banding style, bow colour and much more. Also available in curved end shape. 18 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 19

11 We can make any coffin bespoke. You are the designer. You can even help us make it. My experience with Musgrove Willows was heart warming. My husband always wanted an eco friendly burial and they helped me to achieve that with care and support. Being able to design my Mum s coffin was amazing. From choosing the shape, material, colour right down to the handles and edges meant a lot to me and family. Susan, Dorchester ROBERT, PORTSMOUTH 20 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 21

Southlake Oval The main body of this curved end coffin is woven with buff

12 Southlake Oval The main body of this curved end coffin is woven with buff willow and can be fully customised with coloured bands and plait to make something truly unique. The Southlake coffin is the first in our range of coffins and proves to be the most popular in our range. Southlake Moor is a site of special scientific interest, just a few minutes from the farm. Material: Buff Willow 22 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 23

Quantock Mendip Oval Oval Material: Buff & White Willow Material: Buff & Steamed Willow The main body of this curved end coffin is woven in buff with white willow being used for the plait on the lid

13 Quantock Mendip Oval Oval Material: Buff & White Willow Material: Buff & Steamed Willow The main body of this curved end coffin is woven in buff with white willow being used for the plait on the lid edge and the banding. For more information call or The main body of this curved end coffin is woven with buff willow and the dark brown steamed willow is used for the banding and plait border on the lid edge. 24 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 25

The toggles compliment the natural feel of this coffin and we would recommend this as an option.

14 Moorland Oval The main body of the Moorland curved end coffin is woven from natural barked willow and trimmed with the option of either white or buff willow for the lid and handles. The toggles compliment the natural feel of this coffin and we would recommend this as an option. Named after the village of Moorland that was severely devastated during the floods of 2012/2013. Material: Natural Barked and White or Buff Willow 26 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 27

The Avalon curved end coffin is woven in natural white willow and named after the mystical Isle of Avalon, reportedly the burial site of

15 Haymoor Avalon Oval Oval Material: Steamed Willow Material: Natural White Willow The body and lid of the coffin is woven from our steamed willow, it is certainly a strong, striking coffin designed to give an entirely natural alternative to the mahogany wooden coffins. The Avalon curved end coffin is woven in natural white willow and named after the mystical Isle of Avalon, reportedly the burial site of King Arthur. For more information call or info@musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 28 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 29

Rainbow Full colour Oval Oval Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow Material: Natural Dyed Willow The Rainbow curved end coffin is woven in natural

The coffin features all seven colours of the rainbow on the main body and plait, buff willow on the lid (full coloured red lid is also available)

16 Rainbow Full colour Oval Oval Material: Buff & Natural Dyed Willow Material: Natural Dyed Willow The Rainbow curved end coffin is woven in natural dyed and buff willow. The coffin features all seven colours of the rainbow on the main body and plait, buff willow on the lid (full coloured red lid is also available) and yellow matching toggles. The full colour coffins are woven using our natural dyed willow. Choose the base colour, plait banding colour, banding style, bow colour and much more. Also available in traditional shape. 30 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 31

Children & Baby Caskets All of our coffin designs are available as children s caskets

Each coffin comes lined with a pillow, name plaque and bows can also be added.

children s or babies casket for the family.

woven with the utmost care and attention to detail.

17 Children & Baby Caskets All of our coffin designs are available as children s caskets and are beautifully hand crafted. Bespoke designs are also available on request. Each coffin comes lined with a pillow, name plaque and bows can also be added. A unique willow keepsake flower is made from the willow used and sent with each children s or babies casket for the family. Using our Natural white willow, each of our Nestling Babies willow caskets are hand woven with the utmost care and attention to detail. Each Nestling casket is lined with a frilled liner and bows, and finished with natural white toggle fastening and name plaque. 32 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 33

uk or call 01278 699162 We offer a range of beautifully hand woven ashes Additional options such as coloured banding Natural calico cotton liners, cream liners, bows, We use locally sourced hay to

18 Ashes Caskets Liners For our full range please visit musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk or call We offer a range of beautifully hand woven ashes Additional options such as coloured banding Natural calico cotton liners, cream liners, bows, We use locally sourced hay to fill our mattresses and caskets which are available in oval, rectangular and full coloured willow caskets are also available. mattresses, pillows and frilled linings are all pillows. A viewing sheet is also available on request to or square shape. They are woven in natural willow Each individual ashes casket includes a name plate available for your chosen coffin. match the interior lining, and we are also able to offer including White, Buff, Steamed and Brown, all home and comes fitted with a handmade interior cotton coloured lining if preferred. grown here on our farm in Somerset. drawstring ashes pouch. Our liners are handmade and hand fitted prior to dispatch to the Funeral Director. 34 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 35

Bespoke details Additional Toggle Any style/colour variations are at no additional cost (excluding full

Materials & Colours (colours may vary) Plaque Options Name plaques are engraved as per your request, can

Steamed Barked Buff Antique Buff Details Plait Red Orange Yellow Green Top Outer Band Colour Bows Top

Outer Band Colour Bows are available in natural calico or coloured and can be added at no additional cost.

19 Bespoke details Additional Toggle Any style/colour variations are at no additional cost (excluding full bodied with antique buff, coloured willow and white) and wooden bases are as standard. Materials & Colours (colours may vary) Plaque Options Name plaques are engraved as per your request, can be added to any Musgrove Willow Coffin. Steamed Barked Buff Antique Buff Details Plait Red Orange Yellow Green Top Outer Band Colour Bows Top Inner Band Colour Blue Purple Pink Natural White Handles, rope or woven Bottom Inner Band Colour Bottom Outer Band Colour Bows are available in natural calico or coloured and can be added at no additional cost. Liner, natural calico Visit musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk to design your own coffin Shape: Traditional Liners, mattress and pillow. Oval 36 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 37

Weaving your chosen coffin Musgrove Willows offers families and friends the opportunity to visit the farm in Somerset and actively participate in weaving the chosen coffin by prior arrangement.

Visitors are welcome to see how we process all of the willow and weaving first hand.

20 Weaving your chosen coffin Musgrove Willows offers families and friends the opportunity to visit the farm in Somerset and actively participate in weaving the chosen coffin by prior arrangement. Our family run business and team of dedicated workers grow, sort and prepare the willow to the final point of coffin making. Visitors are welcome to see how we process all of the willow and weaving first hand. If you would like to take part in the process of weaving your chosen coffin, please advise your funeral director, we will then get in touch to arrange a suitable time to visit. Personal touches can be added to the coffin and we are more than happy to accommodate these special requests. Personalised design on the coffin For more information call or info@musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 38 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk 39

21 Our family run firm and team of dedicated willow workers grow, sort and prepare the willow to the final point of coffin making. All of this is completed on the farm at Westonzoyland, Somerset. Visitors are welcome by appointment to see the work of the willow processes and weaving at first hand. As a family run business we understand how to give the best possible service and product at a time when decisions need to be simple and straight forward. T: E: info@musgrovewillows.co.uk W: musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk Willowfields, Lakewall, Westonzoyland Somerset TA7 0LP The natural choice. Handmade with love and care in Somerset by our friendly, professional team, from 100% biodegradeable materials. 40 musgrovewillowcoffins.co.uk

Astonishing craftsmanship, Outstanding service

Astonishing craftsmanship, Outstanding service For service that s second to none COFFINS We have been using Somerset Willow to supply willow coffins for our clients for many years now. The quality and