Coffins

I doubt that Sky burials are workable, so I guess the most eco friendly is the woodland option. Which I have to say it quite appealing.

I don't hold with the living wasting time on the dead, friends of mine used to go every Sunday with their kids to the cemetery where their parents were buried, tidy the grave and may be have a little picnic. Even if you believe in an afterlife that seems a waste of the time we are allocated on this plane of existence. I wouldn't say anything to them, but I did and do find it strange. But then in my family we're very much in the life is for the living mindset. I have no idea where any of my grandparents are buried or whether they were cremated. I don't even know where my mam's ashes ended up. I remember her by thinking about her as a living laughing person at any time of day no matter where I happen to be.
 
Statto1 said:
I could kind of understand the cost if it was like Egypt where the box would just end up buried or in a tomb and last forever, at least there's some sort of value in that, but here it's burned within a few days or thrown in a wet hole, it does seem like a waste.

I would be happy in a box made out of some old pallets, would be good for loading me in the back of the hearse on a forklift too. The arts and crafty types should get on to making those instead of benches and signs, they would make a killing.
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, "They would make a killing,"..... Drumming for business eh. 😁
 
Muttley said:
I doubt that Sky burials are workable, so I guess the most eco friendly is the woodland option. Which I have to say it quite appealing.

I don't hold with the living wasting time on the dead, friends of mine used to go every Sunday with their kids to the cemetery where their parents were buried, tidy the grave and may be have a little picnic. Even if you believe in an afterlife that seems a waste of the time we are allocated on this plane of existence. I wouldn't say anything to them, but I did and do find it strange. But then in my family we're very much in the life is for the living mindset. I have no idea where any of my grandparents are buried or whether they were cremated. I don't even know where my mam's ashes ended up. I remember her by thinking about her as a living laughing person at any time of day no matter where I happen to be.
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are sky doing burials now?


Those bloody murdoch’s have their fingers in all sorts of different pies
 
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Imagine going out like the Wicker Man. Of course, I'd rather be dead first, but that bit when the head burns off and rolls into the ether as the sun goes down...
 
Cardboard coffins were about the same as the wicket ones in price when I used a funeral company last year. They are much nicer to look at though. I know it is easy to joke about it and say, throw me on the compost etc but it isn’t so much about the person who has passed away, it’s about those remaining and they may want a ceremony to help grieve or celebrate the person that has died. Funerals are bloody expensive like and I think a good wake is the way to go, so for me it would be cheapest disposal and put as much money behind the bar as possible
 
bear66 said:
Having been in this position quite a few times, your brain isn't working in any logical mode when you're grieving.
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Answering the OP, there is NO point really. However, when you're grieving, I suppose you feel like you want to give your loved ones the best send off.... and having a nice coffin is part of that I guess. I don't disagree that it's a waste of money though!!

Crems/funerals are a bit like weddings really, in the way that prices are ramped up because it's a 'special occasion'.

It's just occurred to me that IKEA ought to do flat-pack coffins for much less money!!
 
Cuthbert said:
It's just occurred to me that IKEA ought to do flat-pack coffins for much less money!!
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I imagine a single wardrobe could suit from some manufacturers, but knowing Ikea it would take 1200 pin nails to put together and then back would fall out of it, at the worst time. Having some left over parts would be a bit unnerving too.

Some of Howdens 18mm long kitchen units would do the job, you could have a carcass for your carcass.
 
Wouldnt look so good to the people who want to show your family how much they liked and cared about you in the room. Sometimes its all about you. Its a comfort to your family n friends. You could save money and live in a tent. Etc.
 
coluka said:
Amazon will be doing them shortly then.
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Amazon will probably go one better and introduce collections from home . Just have family leave you in the porch in a cardboard box . Dont even need contents insurance or bubble wrap as the contents are already damaged beyond repair.
 
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penry1 said:
Wouldn't look so good to the people who want to show your family how much they liked and cared about you in the room. Sometimes its all about you. Its a comfort to your family n friends. You could save money and live in a tent. Etc.
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I totally get what you are saying, but this is the trap and I, along with my brother and sisters fell for this trap when my mum died. Not that I begrudge it and each and everyone of us could well afford it, but we paid a lot money just for flowers for the hearse. The funeral director even pointed us to a cheaper coffin than the one we first chose. Then there was the headstone, again we all wanted the best for a wonderful mum.

I know my brother and sisters go over to the cemetery regular, but seldom do I attend. I will take flowers over on her birthday, anniversary and at Christmas. She would have gone mad with all of us for the money we spent.

You only have to look at the headstone in the cemetery to realise that many others have done the same.

No fuss for me.
 
I have been at a fair few family funerals over the last few years. Not many of my small family left to go. As a family we got to the point of why all of the cars, flowers etc. We meet at the crematorium, my sister is a florist so has some nice flowers, have a service then a service of remembrance in the local church for family friends. Then a small wake.
With regards to the coffin, in terms of cremations there must be a way of putting an Mdf/cardboard liner in a fancy outer casket. I wouldnt object to recycling as it just a waste of resources.
 
Norman_Conquest said:
I totally get what you are saying, but this is the trap and I, along with my brother and sisters fell for this trap when my mum died. Not that I begrudge it and each and everyone of us could well afford it, but we paid a lot money just for flowers for the hearse. The funeral director even pointed us to a cheaper coffin than the one we first chose. Then there was the headstone, again we all wanted the best for a wonderful mum.

I know my brother and sisters go over to the cemetery regular, but seldom do I attend. I will take flowers over on her birthday, anniversary and at Christmas. She would have gone mad with all of us for the money we spent.

You only have to look at the headstone in the cemetery to realise that many others have done the same.

No fuss for me.
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Yea. Think we all know. Forgot who we used for my brother. Tilery end of stockton. Non pushy. Just think its generally not a shock n sumitt that can be saved for. Its your last day out i guess. Nice to be smart n enjoy it. Basic package n just take the hit. I understand there are people with litterally no money. Dunno what happens then. Sumitt you shouldnt have to worry about really.
 
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