Banana Leaf Coffins

Attractive yarns of golden leaves from the banana plant are gently twisted and woven to form this soft and comforting range. Being the by-product of banana farming, the leaf of the banana plant is in plentiful supply and is readily available for weaving. Leaves that would otherwise be disposed of take part in a renewable natural cycle which is good for the local environment.

Description

Attractive yarns of golden leaves from the banana plant are gently twisted and woven to form this soft and comforting range. Being the by-product of banana farming, the leaf of the banana plant is in plentiful supply and is readily available for weaving. Leaves that would otherwise be disposed of take part in a renewable natural cycle which is good for the local environment.

The coffins are available in two differing shapes, curved end (rounded) and traditional shape (square), each tapering from end to end. Both styles come in a range of finished sizes with natural rope handles. They are fully fitted with natural linings, pillows and covers, see our Finishing Touches page for more information.

FFMA certified for cremation and burial. Tested to lift to 160kg

Material

Banana leaves come from the Musa genus of flowering Banana Plants. These flowering plants grow as tall as trees, it is the rhizome of the plant which produces lush green leaves, which over time become the trunk of the plant. As the newer leaves develop, the older leaves die back. During the monsoon season, the banana plant leaves rapidly multiply, leaving an abundance of older leaves for harvesting. Leaves of the banana plant are the by-product of banana farming and would otherwise be discarded or composted. Instead, banana leaves are often recycled, spread across long wires for drying, tied together and spun into long yarns ready for weaving.

See Our Materials for more information.

Origin

Rural basket-making cooperatives handcraft our wicker coffins in two small villages on the outskirts of Surakarta and Cirebon. Production is split between two parts, with the rattan framing done by traditional Indonesian furniture framers and the weaving part of the process handled by artisans specialising in weaving. The different skills are combined to create a beautiful yet functional product. The process requires a reasonable degree of collaboration between parts of the community so that the finished coffins are ready for transportation.

See Where Our Coffins Are Made for more information.

How To Order

As a provider to the funeral trade, we supply directly to funeral homes throughout the UK. Funeral Directors are better positioned to help with difficult decisions which can arise from choosing a coffin for your loved one. Please follow the steps below, we aim to deliver our wicker coffins within 24 hours.

  1. Make your coffin choice by selecting the shape and style of your coffin.
  2. Get in touch with your local funeral director. You can find a local provider on our Find A Funeral Director page
  3. Discuss your coffin selection with your local provider, and the funeral director will contact us to place an order.