Ushma Mistry

A woman who helped weave her parents’ willow coffins describes the experience as healing and a way to stay connected to them after their deaths. The coffin maker, inspired by her own family loss, notes rising interest in environmentally friendly burials, supported by funeral industry observations. A natural burial ground owner reports increased demand for nature‑focused burial sites, where biodegradable coffins and minimal human impact are prioritised, and says the site will eventually become a protected nature reserve.