Not everyone wants a traditional send off.
Outside The Box Caskets are for people who want something different:
Simple, sustainable, and personal.
Simple, sustainable, and personal.
Made in New Zealand from 100% biodegradable, recycled cardboard. No plastic. No metal. No MDF. Just clean design, honest materials, and a lighter footprint on the planet.
Outside The Box Caskets: Sustainable Caskets & Coffins, NZ
Honouring you, honouring the earth
We are all trying to minimise our impact on the planet by being mindful about the waste we create. But what about when we die?
We designed Outside The Box Caskets so you can leave a legacy, not a footprint.
Our cardboard caskets are 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable and recyclable materials.
Our cardboard caskets contain no plastic, no metal, and no nasties, just a kinder, more sustainable option than traditional timber or MDF caskets and cremation boxes.
We designed Outside The Box Caskets so you can leave a legacy, not a footprint.
Our cardboard caskets are 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable and recyclable materials.
Our cardboard caskets contain no plastic, no metal, and no nasties, just a kinder, more sustainable option than traditional timber or MDF caskets and cremation boxes.
Truly Personal and Beautiful Eco Caskets
Left to right: Plain Kraft Eco Coffin, Fern Eco Coffin, Coastal Eco Coffin, Flower Eco Coffin, Fantail Eco Coffin, Sunflower Eco Coffin, Rose Eco Coffin, Pohutukawa Eco Coffin, Butterfly Eco Coffin.
Our handcrafted cardboard caskets are proudly designed and made in New Zealand. Each one is created with care and attention to detail. Made from 100% biodegradable, recycled cardboard, our eco caskets offer a thoughtful way to honour your loved ones and protect the planet.
A Unique and Personal Farewell
Outside The Box Caskets are a vibrant option for people who want something a bit different. Unlike traditional timber or MDF caskets, our cardboard caskets have a modern, distinctive style. They offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional caskets and cremation boxes.
Our eco caskets can be used as a blank canvas, allowing families to personalise them and create a truly unique way to honour their loved one. Whether through artwork, painting, heartfelt messages, or cherished mementos, our caskets help families craft a deeply personal tribute that celebrates their loved one’s life and individuality.
Designed for Burial and Cremation
Our eco caskets, ashes boxes, and urns are designed for both burial and cremation, giving families the flexibility to choose a farewell that feels right for their loved one. Certified for Green Burial and cremation requirements, Outside The Box Caskets and urns provide a sustainable, heartfelt solution for any farewell.
Choose a casket that reflects care for your loved one and the world they cherished. Contact your local funeral home to learn more about our range of eco caskets and ashes urns.
A Unique and Personal Farewell
Outside The Box Caskets are a vibrant option for people who want something a bit different. Unlike traditional timber or MDF caskets, our cardboard caskets have a modern, distinctive style. They offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional caskets and cremation boxes.
Our eco caskets can be used as a blank canvas, allowing families to personalise them and create a truly unique way to honour their loved one. Whether through artwork, painting, heartfelt messages, or cherished mementos, our caskets help families craft a deeply personal tribute that celebrates their loved one’s life and individuality.
Designed for Burial and Cremation
Our eco caskets, ashes boxes, and urns are designed for both burial and cremation, giving families the flexibility to choose a farewell that feels right for their loved one. Certified for Green Burial and cremation requirements, Outside The Box Caskets and urns provide a sustainable, heartfelt solution for any farewell.
Choose a casket that reflects care for your loved one and the world they cherished. Contact your local funeral home to learn more about our range of eco caskets and ashes urns.
New Rainbow Design Now Available
Matching Ashes Boxes/Urns
Our caskets and urns, also referred to as ashes boxes, are available through Funeral Homes across New Zealand. Award-winning, proven, and certified, Outside The Box Caskets are certified for Green Burial and cremation requirements, and they are permitted for use at funeral services with pallbearers. Recognised for their sustainable innovation, our designs have won gold in two Australasian design awards.