Are cardboard coffins cheaper?
Cardboard coffins are cheaper than solid wood coffins, however they do cost more than many of the wood effect coffins. This is based on the actual cost price not the funeral directors prices which often includes a large premium.
What is the cheapest type of coffin?
The most affordable caskets are the 18-gauge and 20-gauge steel caskets. Their prices range from $900 to $3,500, with style and type of the steel as the main factors affecting the cost of the casket. For wood caskets, the general price ranges from $900 to $4000.
Can I be cremated in a cardboard coffin?
Cardboard is a viable option for both burial and cremation. Some crematoriums and funeral directors are wary of using cardboard, mostly because they are not used to it, and feel anxious about using something new.
How strong is a cardboard coffin?
Yes Cardboard coffins are extremely strong and secure. Our coffins are tested and approved to take up to 25 stone (163kg).