Guidance
Guidance for families seeking a natural or low-impact funeral, with locally made eco-friendly coffins, natural linings and practical advice on greener choices.
Where an individual or family would prefer a green or eco-funeral we are on hand to help. We use our experience to support and advise on the best way to honour your wishes.
All eco-friendly coffins we stock are made in Donegal from sustainable, recycled or waste materials. They avoid varnishes, plastics or metals and are lined with natural fabrics.
Each coffin below is crafted from fast-growing plants or renewable by-products, finished without varnish, plastics or metals, and kept sturdy by wooden frames or natural bindings.
Elementary Willow
The wicker is woven onto a solid wooden frame, creating a sturdy structure. Small wooden screws hold the lid and name plate in place while linings are made from natural materials.
Green and Brown Irish Made Willow
Brown (buff) and green willow are combined for a two-tone effect. Manilla or hemp ropes are woven through the uprights to make the handles.
Water Hyacinth
Water hyacinth is a fast-growing pond weed that doubles in size every 28 days, often clogging waterways. When woven onto a solid wooden frame it becomes an extremely sturdy and sustainable coffin.
Banana Leaf
Banana leaf cord is a by-product of the banana industry. The dried leaves are woven with rattan to produce these coffins without waste.
Pandanus and Rattan
Pandanus leaves are sliced and woven into rope while the plant naturally regenerates, avoiding the seagrass harvesting that can remove fish food sources and erode coasts. Rattan is a fast-growing vine harvested as an alternative to logging, creating a durable weave that supports forest conservation.
