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Choosing a coffin

At the time of making funeral arrangements it will be necessary for us to ask about the provision of a coffin for your friend or relative. Obviously we understand this may be a distressing part of the arrangements but it is also a necessary part.

On this page we have shown just a small sample of some of the options available from traditional to the very unusual. Being independent funeral directors we are able to use many different suppliers and provide the coffin you want. The coffin will usually be seen at the time of the funeral and this can be an integral part of the whole service.

All coffins are manufactured so they are suitable for burial or cremation. Most coffins are made from environmentally friendly materials and from wood taken from managed forests. Some coffins even carry the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) mark. The two main differences between coffins are veneered wood and solid wood. Veneered wood is basically a very thin piece of wood, which is glued to chipboard, while solid wood speaks for itself.

Personalising your choice

Other options, as shown below, include coffins made from wicker, banana leaves, water hyacinths, sea grass, bamboo and cardboard. A further alternative is to have a coffin sprayed to a colour of your choice, or even to have a picture or emblem transferred onto the coffin (as shown in the examples below, to the right).

All coffins come fully lined, with handles, and have an inscribed nameplate.

If the coffin is to be cremated, all the embellishments are made in a combustible material. These would not be removed from the coffin prior to cremation.

The interior lining of the coffin can also be tailored to suit your needs. It can be very plain or be in a specific colour.

Objects may be put in the coffin with the deceased — however, if the coffin is to be cremated all objects must fall within the guidelines of the crematorium; ie any photographs must be loose without a glass frame.