Royal mill creates world's-first woollen coffins

The woolen coffins, created by AW Hainsworth, are made from wool and comprise an MDF base board, a cardboard frame and a cotton lining. [Photo: IC]

A British mill has created the world's first woolen coffins to satisfy an unusual gap in the funeral market.

AW Hainsworth, which clothes royalty at ceremonial events, invented the product because of a dissatisfaction with traditional caskets.

Conventional coffins are made from wood, which makes them cold, angular and unapproachable to grieving family members, according to AW Hainsworth.

The woolen coffins, created by AW Hainsworth, are made from wool and comprise an MDF base board, a cardboard frame and a cotton lining. [Photo: IC]

Woolen coffins on the other hand, are made from wool and comprise an MDF base board, a cardboard frame and a cotton lining and costing £900.

The idea of woolen coffins goes back to the 17th century, when the deceased had to be buried in wool in an attempt to boost the industry.

AW Hainsworth, aware of criticisms levelled at traditional coffins, decided to reinvent the idea and has since placed a patent on it.

The woolen coffins, created by AW Hainsworth, are made from wool and comprise an MDF base board, a cardboard frame and a cotton lining. [Photo: IC]