Established by John Hewkin in 1979, Hewkin and Associates Limited was a family-run business which established itself as a leader in the manufacture of the highest quality coffins and caskets.

Initially, the company and the wider coffin manufacturing trade were greatly influenced by Mr Cyril Hewkin, an innovative and skilled engineer, who brought a wealth of ideas and values to the company which are still in place today. He was the first to manufacture veneered chipboard coffins and was instrumental in the company being granted our patents, ensuring that our manufacturing methods produce the highest quality products for which we continue to enjoy an enviable reputation.

In June 2020 we welcomed John McAllister as the new owner, forming the company Hewkin McAllister Limited under the guidance and support of John and Sue Hewkin. John also owns a family-run solid timber coffin and casket manufacturing business serving Funeral Directors in London and the south-east for over 30 years.

Hewkin McAllister Limited will sustain the reputation that John and Sue Hewkin built over the years and will endeavour to provide the same level of commitment and service in the future.

All of our coffins are still of a traditional shape; having tapered sides, selected one piece veneers and solid timber mouldings. Our strict quality control ensures that precision machining produces perfect symmetry and the high quality and varied finishes for which we are renowned.

Whilst mainly a coffin and casket manufacturing company, we manufacture in-house and fit high quality satin interiors and gown sets, if required. We are also able to source a wide range of ancillary accessories to compliment the service we offer.

Our customers vary from large private companies to very small individual Funeral Directors, all receiving the same commitment and attention to detail from us.  As our factory is based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, we are ideally situated to supply our customers nationwide and overseas.

We are proud that the Ministry of Defence requested that we supplied 450 coffins for the Falkland Islands conflict and more recently, our products have featured in many television programmes.

We have the pride and enthusiasm in the products we offer Funeral Directors, thus establishing a partnership of trust and reliability so that they can enhance their relationship with the families they serve.

Hewkin McAllister Limited has a simple overall philosophy:

'Commitment to service, quality, innovation and craftsmanship must be the principle which encourages us every day.'