It’s not the kind of purchase you have to think about all the time, and for first-timers, the pressure to make the right choice can be unbearable, particularly during a trying time. We will examine the various options in this blog to accommodate every taste and financial situation.
Burial or cremation
This is where the process of selecting a coffin begins. The cemeteries or crematoria, especially the woodland or eco providers, might impose certain restrictions. These usually have to do with limitations on size or the suitability of the materials.
Casket or coffin
Indeed, there is a distinction between coffins and caskets. Caskets are rectangular containers with rounded corners and straight sides. They frequently have a hinged lid that can be opened fully or partially. It should come as no surprise that coffins have six sides, occasionally with a tapering side and a shoulder curve. Both are available in multiple sizes and are lined.
Material
The most common type of casket material in the UK is wood, and all of our wood coffins are FSC certified, indicating that they come from responsibly managed UK forests. Solid or wood veneer options are appropriate for both burial and cremation, and they are available in a range of hues and wood sources. Among the many eco-friendly materials available are cardboard, wicker, wool, and bamboo.
Right Coffin Design
Everything is acceptable. There are numerous ways to personalize coffins. Coffins can be customized with anything from set designs to team logos or themes to family-provided photos. Usually, customizing the lining is also possible. We even have coffins that have blackboard tops so that departed loved ones can write notes.
Shrouds
Consider using a shroud for those who would prefer a natural burial in a forest or other place and don’t want a coffin at all. When it comes to where this is feasible, we can help.
Handles and cords
The majority of handles on coffins are made of wood, brass, or veneered versions of these materials along with cord or rope, making them suitable for both cremation and burial. In Scotland, cords are sometimes added to funerals so that the coffin is symbolically lowered into a grave by cord-bearers, who are typically family members.
Repatriation
When a loved one has been repatriated to the UK, the coffin that was given may be perfectly fine for everyday use and not appropriate for a funeral. In this instance, we can offer appropriate substitutes of your choosing. The destination nation and/or the airline may have restrictions on the kind of coffin that is allowed if the repatriation is outside of the United Kingdom.
Budget
The prices of the wide selection of coffins and caskets range from £300 to ten times that. For many, the coffin will be their last sight. Thus, rely on our expertise; we are available to help you and your loved ones in choosing the right coffin.
