Here are three choices for a natural burial in wool:
- The Leafcocoon - a soft, leaf-shaped cocoon consisting of a strong wood and felt base with 6 handles, shroud and 2 extra felt layers with or without decoration Price: £885 (decorated), £785 (plain)
- The Leafcocoon II - the same constructed base, without the 2 top layers, and no decoration Price: £425
- The Leafshroud - a simpler shroud/cocoon, without the base and requiring a supporting bier or coffin Price: £195
Carriage from £15 depending on destination
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The Leafcocoon - a softer coffin...
Great attention has been given to the choice of materials as well as practical considerations.
This is a new and gentler approach - an alternative to the Victorian funeral coffin - reflecting awareness of the environment, staying close to nature, intrinsically soft and comforting.
The Leafcocoons are made in standard sizes and the top cover is made to order. Extra large or small sizes are made to order. Depending on availability delivery is usually within 2 to 4 days.
This is how the Leafcocoon works
The Leafcocoon construction
Top Leaf a decorative leaf lies gently on top, either plain or with a native tree design. This leaf can be removed at the graveside and kept if desired
Cover this layer is fastened down with wooden toggles, and shelters the shrouded body
Shroud the body is wrapped in a soft woollen inner cocoon and secured to the frame.
Base a sturdy wooden frame forms the strong base for the Leafcocoon, encased in thick woollen felt, sewn in and secured. Its padded with natural and absorbent materials to take up leakage
Handles there are six carrying handles, and extra ones underneath for pulling in or out of a vehicle
- The toggles are made from hazel wood, worked and finished by hand.
- There are also fastening ties hidden inside the felt layers to ensure stability
Designs
This design is available for immediate dispatch in size: 6' to 6'4" maximum.
This design is available for immediate dispatch in size 5'7" to 5'10" maximum
This design available for immediate dispatch in size 5'8" maximum
This design is available for immediate dispatch in a size 5'3" to 5'6" maximum
This design is available for immediate dispatch in size 4'10" to 5'1"
Bespoke options will be available after 22nd May.
Please ring 01647 432155 or email for other options. Each Leafcocoon is made individually so designs can be naturalistic or more stylized with colour predominances as you wish. Ordering - click here
Alternatively, a plain white cover gives friends and family the opportunity to personalise with their own decorations.
Leafcocoon 2
The same base construction of a felt encased strong wood and wool mattress, supporting the felt cocoon. This is a simpler version of the Leafcocoon, but it does not have the two top layers and decoration. The wonderful thing about felt is that you can draw on it, so there is lots of scope for family and friends to add their own drawings and messages:
Leafshroud
This plain white shroud can be used either in a coffin or carried on a bier which the undertaker or burial ground can usually provide. It is designed to provide a soft enfolding wrap.
