I hope that this is not an inappropriate comment, but I have never seen such a beautiful coffin! I am presuming that you had this brought into New Zealand especially for your mum. You are so right - talk about going out in style!
Anne Wright, The Gift Station, New Zealand.
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I am super intrigued by her coffin, I have never seen anything like it.
Mahonganie Hines, Canada.
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We were lucky to have the most beautiful day for the graveside service - sun shining, late autumn colours, a fantail flitting overhead and the beautiful cream woollen coffin. It was just perfect. Funerals are very personal - all down to individual choice and I was glad that thanks to my wonderful industry colleagues I was able to have that choice. Thank you so much.
Janette Eason-Savage, New Zealand.
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Well done!
A hearty congratulations to the team at Hainsworth for believing in their products and developing something new for us in this post-industrial world. Your courage has returned the fleece to a place it has not been for centuries and I'm ensure has refined its wearing to a higher level of comfort than ever before. And further, a hearty congratulations to Prince Charles for continuing to support good ideas and the people and businesses behind them. Our future is in good hands.
Matthew Simons, Cape York, Australia
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Warriston Crematorium Edinburgh have to-date carried out two cremations where the Natural Legacy Woollen Coffin have been used. During both cremations we experienced absolutely no problems with emissions and there were no problems with the charging of this coffin or following the charging of this coffin, we are more than happy to accept the woollen coffin at Warriston Crematorium Edinburgh.
Kind Regards,
Stuart Jones, Warriston Crematorium, 36 Warriston Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HW. Tel: 0131 551 6753. Email: stuart@edinburghcrematorium.com. Web: www.edinburghcrematorium.com
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The Natural Legacy wool coffin presented no difficulties or challenges in its charging and cremation process. The emissions data from the cremation was all within normal parameters and I would have no concerns in accepting wool coffins in the future. The Natural Legacy wool coffin offers a welcome addition to the coffins we already accept.
Peter Hope, Harwood Park Crematorium.
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I’m sure you might get hundreds of letters of thanks every week but I felt I must add to your work load!
My daughter Merryn died in a car accident two weeks ago. I have a collection of ‘death related’ material as we have two elderly mothers 94 & 90 and being an ex-teacher, I’m always prepared well ahead. Little did I think that I would use the information for our 37 year old daughter. But there it was to hand. We covered the coffin with fairy lights and a simple bunch of tulips. Her birthday would have been the 21st of December.
Her ex-partner of 14 years was a Yorkshire farmer’s son and we have many friends from there. Her grandmother wasn’t able to cope with the funeral or seeing the coffin but she stroked the piece from, your brochure.
We, and many others, had such solace from stroking the coffin and I wish to thank you for helping us give a perfect send off for which people flew in from all over the world. Should you wish to see any photos of the coffin I’ll be happy to forward them to you.
Many, many thanks for making the day bearable, Angie Butler
P.s we threw shells, sheep’s wool and petals onto the coffin at the burial before. Pendle Funeral Services had never seen the woollen coffin”.
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I just wanted to say that my Mother's funeral was held on Wednesday and how lovely everyone thought her coffin was. No-one has seen a woollen coffin, not the undertaker nor the florist nor the people who came to Mum's funeral. The comments about how beautiful it was, how soft but also part of our heritage, it seemed to strike a chord for people. I chose it because my Mum was a keen knitter and embroiderer. She would have loved the blanket stitch around the edges!
It really did help having such a beautiful, soft coffin for my Mum to rest in and even the embroidery of Mum's name was beautiful. Someone pointed out that it was traditional at one time for folk to be buried in wool, so that was most interesting to know there's quite a history behind the use of wool in funerals.
I hope your company goes from strength to strength.
Many thanks and kind regards, Anita Tedder.
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Dear Adam and Rachel,
Since we were introduced to the Natural Legacy Woollen Coffin, we have had the opportunity of supplying the coffin to several local families.
On each occasion, the Woollen coffin has exceeded the expectations of these families and given great comfort to them. The 'soft' and 'cosy' feel of the coffin is often mentioned.
From a professional point of view, the coffin can be accessed via yourselves or J C Atkinson quickly. This is a great help if we up a tight schedule.
On a personal note, the lightweight construction, coupled with its ease of use and weight carrying capability, gives me both confidence in offering it to our clients, as well as offering our staff a safe product to handle on a day to day basis.
Congratulations on a splendid idea.
Tim Mahony, Mahony & Ward Ltd. The Manor Hall, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7BN. Tel: 0113 256 5209.
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I had never seen a woollen coffin before. Our mam expressed a wish for one through Hainsworth via the funeral director. The hearse arrived and our mam was in this beautiful cosy beige coffin that to me looked like a keepsake box. This gave me and my family great comfort. Many friends and relatives have since told us how lovely, nice and different it was. The funeral director also said not only was it good to look at; it ticked all the boxes for them especially as it is Eco friendly.
With thanks from Mrs. C Hardisty and family.
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I have only used a woollen coffin once and found the reaction was excellent from everyone at the service.
The decreased was a guide leader and we fastened her badges through the blanket stitch around the head end of the coffin (I know this isn't usually the reason it's for) the family especially like that we could fasten the flowers to the coffin using the fitted tapes and therefore the flowers were lowered into the grave with the decreased.
Dominic, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service Ltd. Robin Hood House, Robin Hood Street, Nottingham, NG3 1GF. Tel: 0115 950 5275 Email: chloe@lymn.co.uk Web: www.lymn.co.uk
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I discovered the Natural Legacy by Hainsworth woollen coffin range at the Birmingham trade show and knew instantly they would be very well received. The coffins are finished to high standards, are extremely tactile and have a clean, fresh appearance.
At The Fantastic Funeral Company we work with people prior to death so most people choose their own coffins. Recently a client requested something with a ‘wow factor’, not dark in colour, had to be biodegradable and a coffin that would be remembered. I knew when I showed her the Hainsworth catalogue I could meet her specifications; she chose a beautiful cream Hainsworth coffin.
I will continue to use the woollen coffins as the company offers new and creative approaches to a traditional trade. Its products are innovative and most importantly, meeting our clients changing requests. For example, extra thought that has gone into the embroidered name plate adds something personal and intimate. It’s what matters and it’s what’s remembered.
Liz Lee, The Fantastic Funeral Company Limited, 7 Valley Terrace, Shadwell, Leeds LS17 8NZ
Tel: 0113 269 7892 Email: info@fantasticfunerals.co.uk Web: www.fantasticfunerals.co.uk
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We did a funeral for a lady and her daughter and son in law "loved" the wool coffin they said it was so well suited to the person she was, they put in a patchwork quilt and lavender and those little touches complimented the coffin perfectly, they especially liked the duffle style buttons and name plate.
Donna, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service Ltd. Robin Hood House, Robin Hood Street, Nottingham, NG3 1GF. Tel: 0115 950 5275 Email: chloe@lymn.co.uk Web: www.lymn.co.uk
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Having first seen the woollen coffin at Hainsworth Mill on the afternoon of Sunday April 26th I was immediately impressed with what I saw.