If you are arranging a funeral for your loved one, you will need to think about the type of coffin you want. There are many different styles and materials available.
When making your choice, you may want to consider:
- The cost
- The materials used
- Whether it is environmentally friendly
- The style of the coffin
- The personality and taste of your loved one
Different materials and types
In the last decade or so, there has been a huge increase in the choices available for coffins. These include:
- Traditional wooden coffins or caskets (for example, oak or pine)
- Cardboard coffins
- Veneered MDF, usually made to look like wood
- Wool coffins or woollen burial shrouds
- Wicker coffins, willow coffins, and coffins made from bamboo, seagrass or banana leaves
- Personalised picture coffins with bespoke designs
If you have a specific type of coffin in mind, you can discuss this with your funeral director. They should be able to help you find the ideal coffin or casket for your loved one.
Special requirements
Bear in mind that you may need to fulfil certain requirements in your coffin selection, depending on the committal of your loved one.
If you have chosen cremation for your loved one, there will be certain guidelines set by the crematorium. Your funeral director will be able to show you a range of coffins suitable for cremation.
If you want your loved one to have an eco-friendly burial in a green burial site, you will need to check the requirements of that specific burial site, as they can vary. Some coffins can contain materials that do not biodegrade or contain toxic chemicals so it’s worth considering this before purchasing your coffin.
About eziFunerals
eziFunerals supports individuals and families cope with end of life decisions, death and funerals. We are an independent, Australian-owned and operated company. We are not part of any other funeral company.
Our member Funeral Directors operate in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Australia wide. Thet are chosen for their knowledge, quality, service, personalisation and experience. They go above and beyond, and will take the time to support the family.
For more information or to make contact with a trusted Independent funeral director, call eziFunerals on 1300 236 402 or visit www.ezifunerals.com.au.
Peter Erceg
Peter Erceg is the Owner and Founder of eziFunerals. He has had a long history within the funeral industry, and is a published author of ‘What Kind Of Funeral: A self help guide to planning a meaningful funeral’. Prior to eziFunerals, Peter worked in the public sector and health industry for more than 30 years. The views and opinions expressed on posts are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of eziFunerals and members.
