The Final Chapter

For over 65 years, Somerset Willow has been handcrafting quality willow baskets. Throughout this time, our expertise has spanned a diverse range, from hot air balloon baskets to river drainage baskets, furniture, and, for the past 25 years, willow coffins. For every product, quality and reliability are paramount. Whether it's the technical precision required to ensure a balloon basket can safely carry 16 passengers or the craftsmanship needed for robust furniture, we take pride in being a brand clients can trust.

That same commitment to quality and dependability extends to our funeral range, now strengthened by the launch of Cherished Memories. Created to provide a comprehensive service, this collection allows us to support families and the funeral directors who serve them through every stage of remembrance.

Cherished Memories offers a variety of ways for families to commemorate their loved ones through a wide selection of ashes caskets, scattering items, keepsakes, and jewellery. This range, much like our coffin offerings, takes its inspiration from nature’s surroundings and is reflected in the variety of materials used in our products. It was also paramount to us that we suit a broad spectrum of different tastes and needs.

Ashes Caskets

Our ashes casket designs vary from handwoven options selected from the ranges of Somerset Willow and Natural Woven to more traditional options like wooden caskets and elegant marble urns. We also provide unique and contemporary alternatives, such as bamboo caskets and kraft paper acorn urns. Many of our caskets can be personalised with an engraved nameplate in either oak or brass, with our Somerset Willow ashes caskets having the option to feature coloured bands to match with a Somerset Willow coffin, creating a personal keepsake from the funeral itself.

Ash Scattering

For those choosing to scatter a loved one’s ashes, we provide a range of specially designed containers. Our scattering tubes are available in multiple sizes and feature exclusive calming designs inspired by nature, while our woven bamboo scatter pouches offer a simple, natural way to disperse ashes.

Keepsakes

Our collection of keepsakes provides gentle reminders of loved ones within the home. From oak photo frames and beech candle holders to memory boxes for storing treasured mementoes, each item can feature personalised inscriptions for a deeply individual tribute.

Memorial Jewellery

Thoughtfully designed in collaboration with a skilled artisan in Frome, Somerset, our memorial jewellery is made from recycled silver for a more sustainable alternative. Each piece can be engraved with a name or message, making it a personal and enduring keepsake. Our most treasured piece is the Silver Salix pendant, inspired by the shape of a willow leaf - an elegant nod to our heritage.

Cherished Memories was born from our intention to offer funeral directors not just individual products, but an all-encompassing service from the coffin and scattering of ashes to beautiful memorial jewellery. By introducing a thoughtful range of after-funeral items, we’re able to help support families beyond the day of the funeral, offering continuity, and a trusted partner to funeral directors and families throughout every stage of remembrance.