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Coffins and Caskets

Traditional and eco-friendly coffins and caskets

Coffins and caskets are available in many different styles, materials and sizes, the choice depends on the visible look, the type of funeral and for a burial the location. There are restrictions on the materials used to line a coffin for a cremation. Eco-friendly coffins are becoming popular to help protect the environment, and where a natural burial will take place such as in a Woodland location. Eco-friendly coffins and caskets can be used for traditional burials and cremations.

As standard we will offer you two types of coffin:

Wood Veneer Coffin - an elegant basic coffin (standard). This is a standard type of coffin, made of a strong wood composite material veneered in oak or mahogany. Manufactured locally in Pendle.

Panelled Wood Veneer Coffin - an elegant panelled coffin (Standard). This is a more elegant standard coffin, made of a strong wood composite material veneered in oak or mahogany. It has a raised lid, and is double moulded. Manufactured locally in Pendle.

Available on request:

Cardboard Coffin - an eco-friendly coffin: The least expensive biodegradable coffin is made of cardboard, designed for the natural burial. We may recommend an alternative to cardboard depending on circumstances, as there are practical limits with cardboard. A cardboard coffin can be covered with a drape or painted to make it more presentable. Painting will reduce the eco-friendliness of the cardboard coffin.

Whicker Coffin - an elegant eco-friendly coffin: These are a good choice for a natural burial, and an attractive alternative to the standard coffin suitable for a traditional funeral and cremation. The material used is often Willow from sustainable sources in the UK and europe. Decorative effects are created by waeving coloured wicker into the coffin.

Wood effect veneer coffin: This is a simple wood effect veneer coffin available on request.

Wooden Caskets: The casket is a rectangluar shape, with a opening hinged lid on the upper half of the casket top.  A casket is larger and heavier than a standard UK style coffin.