England fans to the grave... St George's Cross coffin is the ultimate resting place

TEXTILE firm Hainsworth has created the ultimate resting place for England supporters – a St George's Cross coffin – as part of its new eco range.

The new design comes after the Leeds-based firm launched a range of woollen coffins, called Natural Legacy, in the UK and the US last year.

The coffins, which are fully biodegradable, are made from 100 per cent pure British wool, recycled cardboard and organic cotton to provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional wooden coffins.

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The St George's coffin is being displayed at Mahony & Ward, a Leeds-based funeral business which has already supplied Natural Legacy woollen coffins to families across the region.

Rachel Hainsworth, director at Hainsworth, said: "Wool is sustainable and biodegradable and is the perfect choice for those who wish to arrange funerals which are less harmful to the environment.

"Part of our Natural Legacy range, the coffins have been well received by both funeral businesses and bereaved relatives."

She added: "Following the launch in America, we started exporting to Europe late last year and we're now sending our first shipments out to the Australian market."

Hainsworth has been manufacturing textiles for more than 225 years, producing billiard table cloths and piano felt, military uniforms and cashmere blankets.

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