Would you buy a coffin online ?

What_a_rip_off

klever1 wrote: »

One thing I would say is that I would like to see a coffin that does not look like a coffin ! Something a bit more interesting and fun and a lot less looking like it's associated with death !

Could not agree more, but then I think the whole approach to how ceremonies are run could be refreshed to be a lot less depressing. Saying that a lot of the recent ones I have been to have been very much crafted by the families and much more enjoyable to attend.

klever1

Now there is a thought... new look funerals, no more depressing get togethers....

A time to celebrate a life not commiserate !

What_a_rip_off

klever1 wrote: »

One thing I would say is that I would like to see a coffin that does not look like a coffin ! Something a bit more interesting and fun and a lot less looking like it's associated with death !

Talking of coffins not looking like coffins, take a look at some of these non coffin shaped coffins !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4215923.stm

klever1

What_a_rip_off wrote: »

Talking of coffins not looking like coffins, take a look at some of these non coffin shaped coffins !

link removed

Some interesting designs here, would like to see something like this on offer in the UK.

What_a_rip_off

klever1 wrote: »

Some interesting designs here, would like to see something like this on offer in the UK.

You could always try these people, they offer colourful coffins:

http://www.colourfulcoffins.com/Design-gallery.htm

Trouble is they still look like a coffin !

klever1

What_a_rip_off wrote: »

You could always try these people, they offer colourful coffins:

remove link

Trouble is they still look like a coffin !

Now I know I said I would like something that doesn't look like a coffin but I really like the 'eco pod'.

There is a picture and indication of the price here:
"eco friendly technology.org slash other-eco-products slash eco-pod-coffin.html"

I had to rub my eyes though "arond £770" ... ouch !

What_a_rip_off

klever1 wrote: »

Now I know I said I would like something that doesn't look like a coffin but I really like the 'eco pod'.

There is a picture and indication of the price here:
"eco friendly technology.org slash other-eco-products slash eco-pod-coffin.html"

I had to rub my eyes though "arond £770" ... ouch !

I say, thats a nice modern take on a coffin, unfortunately the price is a bit on the steep side !

suejb2

They say you learn something new every day..I've just learnt you can have a coffin cover! An eco coffin appeals(is that the right term) to me but doesn't look too good (like I'd be bothered) but you can get coffin covers that your choice of coffin goes into and gets used again and again cause you don't get buried in it or cremated in it your coffin slips into it like a sock!!

Armchair23

There are any number of coffins available that look like spaceships, guitars or what you will.

You don't need to be buried in a coffin you can be buried in a shroud - come to that you can be buried in your back garden.

But many people tend to go for safe 'known' options and there's nothing wrong with that.

When I buried my husband last year we did away with lots of the nonsense that he hated. No hearses, no mourners, no black clothes and in fact no guests just 5 family and a wicker coffin and flowers from the back garden.

So there are many ways you just have to choose the ones that suit you.

We had a 'wake' three months later for friends to share , cry and talk about my lovely man. He would have loved it free beer....:beer:

What_a_rip_off

Sorry to hear of your loss... I think if people had time to think about their choices rather than being caught up in the grief of the moment then people would realise just how cheap you can actually do a funeral for... lord only knows we need all the pennies we can get our hands on in these hard times....

Think I'd rather have the free bar rather than all the trimmings - like your style ;-)