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The price – Whatever your price range, coffins can be expensive. Elaborate coffins made from premium materials will cost far more than standard designs. Sometimes you can barely tell the difference between one style over the other. It's good to weigh up the costs of each to see if it's worth paying extra. A solid wood casket may be high quality, for example, but it might look almost the same as a cheaper veneer casket. Funeral directors are legally obliged to let you buy the coffin elsewhere, if that's what you'd prefer. Woollen – If you'd like something more unconventional, woollen coffins are becoming a popular choice. Woollen coffins are made from cardboard, then upholstered with 100% wool. This creates a warm, cosy look which might seem more comforting than a traditional coffin, and is fully biodegradable. Bamboo – Bamboo coffins are a 100% natural, eco-friendly option. They're ideal for a green funeral or a natural burial. Bamboo is extremely hard-wearing. In fact, it's used to build houses in some parts of Asia. So, you can rely on a bamboo coffin for strength and quality. The bamboo is hand-woven around a durable natural frame and is easily personalised. You could, for example, decorate the coffin with leaves or flowers for a botanical look.There are all kinds of coffins and caskets available. Popular choices include metal caskets, solid wood coffins, and bamboo coffins. Materials – Consider the material of your coffin carefully. Think about cost, and whether it's what you or your loved one would want. For example, is it important to you that your coffin is eco-friendly, like cardboard? Or would you prefer something more durable, like metal?

The funeral director will help you raise the coffin onto your shoulder when the service begins. When you walk, keep the coffin close and follow the director's movements. Metal caskets – These caskets are made from solid metal and promise extreme quality and strength. They are often finished in a high gloss and feature elaborate detailing. This makes them a good choice for a luxurious ceremony. Caskets are rectangular, whereas coffins are wide at the top and narrower towards the feet. What to consider when choosing coffinsThis article outlines some of the main types of coffins, and how much you might expect them to cost according to online retailers. Prices will vary if purchasing a coffin through a funeral director. How much is a coffin? Whether you’re planning a funeral for a loved one or starting to put plans in place for your own send-off, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to coffins. There's no legal obligation to be buried or cremated in a coffin. If you wish, you could get buried in a shroud – a long piece of cloth that's wrapped around the body. A shroud can be made from materials including linen, silk, hemp, flax, and cotton. How about yellow to reflect your sunny personality, or green to represent a love for nature? Bespoke picture or themed coffins The price ranges given in this article are intended as a general guide based upon available online pricing from leading UK coffin suppliers. These prices were reviewed in May 2023.