Frequently Asked Questions
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The caskets are made of strong durable,
corrugated cardboard with a plywood base for stability and easy
sliding. They are not honeycombed cardboard. They have been
tested thoroughly and can withstand weights up to 120kgs. The
cardboard caskets are made by professional custom cardboard
manufacturers in New Zealand. The caskets come with rope
handles, a set of screws and instructions.
The12mm thick plywood base is in
compliance with Crematorium’s standards. The natural nature of
cardboard requires such a strong base. This makes the product
stable and robust and it can be slid easily The plywood has
already been attached to the underside of the casket in the
manufacturing stage. Plywood has a unique place in New Zealand’s
culture and is a sustainable choice as a wooden base. It has
good working properties and is an effective, efficient timber.
The process of making cardboard is
relatively eco-friendly but compared to wooden veneered caskets,
they require fewer resources to make and treat and are easier to
burn. The ash emissions are much less than conventional caskets
after comprehensive testing. Emissions from MDF caskets are 50%
higher than that of a comparable cardboard casket.
The caskets each weigh 9 kgs.
Selected funeral directors have our
Caskets. Please consult your local Funeral director if one of
our caskets is available.
Please note: We do not sell directly to the public.
Please note: We do not sell directly to the public.
Absolutely. People who have a passion for
a sport, team or a pastime that could be mentioned can opt to
have their casket decorated if they so desire. It is a touching
way to end life’s journey and be adorned with treasures,
pictures, photos or a native flag that symbolise who the
individual was. Please note that crematorium regulations specify
that no foreign objects be put into the caskets.
Our Caskets are simplistic in appearance,
making them appealing for those who wish for a ‘greener’ and
straightforward casket, and are a cost effective alternative to
the expensive wooden veneered caskets on the market today. They
can be used as liners in other caskets or for direct cremation
and even for a funeral service. They are more environmentally
sensitive and come flat-packed to allow for easy storage and
lower freight charges.
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is an
artificial wood product made up of woodchip, fibres and other
by-products. It is known to contain high levels of toxins, one
being formaldehyde. This toxin has been linked to many cancers
and could be one of the causes of asthma and eye, ear, nose and
throat irritations. In 2008 there were 29,200 deaths and over
90% of those were cremated or buried in MDF caskets with other
artificial or synthetic materials such as plastic handles and
liners. The environmental impact of using these products is
immense. A publication from the Ministry for the Environment in
2008 on eco-coffins outlines the benefits of using more
eco-friendly alternatives and getting support from the funeral
industry on sustainability. Research has shown that MDF coffins
take twice as long to burn than cardboard coffins and the
emissions of pollutants are double than that of a cardboard
coffin akin to our caskets.
Yes they can. We specify that a plastic
liner be used as well when conducting a service. This is for
hygiene reasons and to maintain the appearance of the casket. We
do say that our Cardboard Caskets are not designed to be lifted
or carried due to the natural nature of cardboard.
Yes we can ship internationally, click HERE
to contact us with your address so we can arrange a shipping
cost to your location.
We have 2 casket sizes... one is a 13”
casket and the other is a 14” casket... both will fit in most
conventional timber caskets.
Please note: The timber casket manufacturers sizes do vary.
Please note: The timber casket manufacturers sizes do vary.
There shouldn’t be. Our research and
testing proves that they don’t have huge ash production and with
the plywood base, it allows a steady heat and is quicker than
traditional caskets in some crematoriums. The natural material
is friendlier to the environment than MDF caskets and the
emissions are far less. With cremation rates climbing in main
cities, it is important that people are able to choose how they
wish to exit this life and not have an impact on the
environment, and at a more cost effective rate.
You can reach us via phone or email. Click HERE for more information.
Please check with your local crematorium if you have any concerns.
