Sophia Campbell-Shaw

Sophia was honoured to recieve an award for Best Green Business We’re thrilled to announce that Woven Farewell Coffins has won the Best Green Business award at the Best Businesswomen Awards , a recognition that highlights our commitment to creating eco‑friendly, sustainable funeral options  for families across the UK. This award celebrates female‑led businesses making a meaningful impact , and we’re honoured to be recognised among such inspiring entrepreneurs. For us, winning Best Green...

Willow Urns When someone dies, people often look for things that feel simple and human. A cup of tea. A walk. Something to do with their hands. It’s not about fixing anything — it’s about finding a bit of steadiness in a time that feels anything but steady. Weaving willow urns can offer that same human, steady feeling. A material that feels familiar Willow has been used for centuries to make everyday things: baskets, cradles, trays, carriers. It’s practical, natural, and quietly beautiful....

When someone dies, families often tell us they feel caught between two worlds: the practical tasks that need doing, and the emotional reality that hasn’t quite landed yet. In that space, people can feel restless and unteathered. People often want to do  something that feels real. Inviting families and friends into the workshop to weave a willow coffin offers exactly that. There’s a steadiness that comes from working with natural materials—willow that bends, holds, and responds. As families...