Would you buy a coffin online ?

What_a_rip_off

andrealm wrote: »

I suppose the cardboard one may be as cheap as you're likely to find? They have to be strong to be able to take the weight of the body so I suppose they are never really going to be cheap.

That has got to be one heavy box for £50 postage.... :-)

andrealm

What_a_rip_off wrote: »

OK so what I've found is..

You can buy a cardboard box for £110 + £50 for delivery ( for a box!!!)

A wicker / willow / bamboo coffin for £430 all in.

From a funeral director £330 - £400 for a no frills veneer coffin (without their services).

IMHO it's crazy !

I suppose the cardboard one may be as cheap as you're likely to find? They have to be strong to be able to take the weight of the body so I suppose they are never really going to be cheap.

andrealm

What_a_rip_off wrote: »

That has got to be one heavy box for £50 postage.... :-)

£50 is a lot but due to the size, postage is going to be pricey. That's another thing that would put buying online.

What_a_rip_off

andrealm wrote: »

£50 is a lot but due to the size, postage is going to be pricey. That's another thing that would put buying online.

I keep forgetting that post isn't just about weight now but on volume as well. I think we're getting stung from all angles ...

What_a_rip_off

I thought I just found my ideal solution.

Don't think I can post links, but if you're interested look up 'eco pod' on the search engines.

... guess what though no prices, but you can purchase through any UK funeral director........

The old rule of thumb applies I guess... if there are no prices and you have to ask, you probably can't afford !

scooby088

I aint tried it yet but i may look on ebay....

What_a_rip_off

scooby088 wrote: »

I aint tried it yet but i may look on ebay....

I've already looked...

ones for dolls houses (weird)
and pet ones...

Errata

What_a_rip_off wrote: »

I thought I just found my ideal solution.

Don't think I can post links, but if you're interested look up 'eco pod' on the search engines.

... guess what though no prices, but you can purchase through any UK funeral director........

The old rule of thumb applies I guess... if there are no prices and you have to ask, you probably can't afford !

Not a very cheap solution http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/ecopod-coffin-green.html

LJM

SailorSam wrote: »

My Mum never wanted us to waste money on a big funeral when she died, she always told us to stick her in the Wheelie Bin.

sounds just like my nan or i get shame you just cant dig me in the garden id make the veg grow, bless her at 83 shes very blunt and to the point and very os

What_a_rip_off

LJM wrote: »

sounds just like my nan or i get shame you just cant dig me in the garden id make the veg grow, bless her at 83 shes very blunt and to the point and very os

Funny my parents are saying the exact same thing...