Why you should be considering a Cardboard Casket

​Why you should be considering a Cardboard Casket 

Maybe you are contemplating a green burial and are considering a cardboard casket as part of your funeral arrangement? Though, are you equipped with the right information around why these types of eco coffins are a better choice?

Eco caskets or cardboard coffins are still seen as quite unconventional, but more recently people have been making more eco conscious decisions and wanting a greener alternative to the more traditional type of funeral arrangements.

Read on to find out more about cardboard caskets and why they should be regarded as a greener choice.

What is a Cardboard Eco Casket?

​A cardboard casket or coffin is a container in which the body of a deceased loved one is buried or cremated. Unlike a traditional casket, a cardboard coffin is made from corrugated cardboard or sometimes a type of honeycomb.  Corrugated cardboard has been around since the 1800’s and today it is one of the world’s most widely used and available materials. With constant advancements in its performance qualities, cardboard is the ideal material to manufacture an eco coffin or casket.
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 1.     Cardboard Caskets Are Environment Friendly
 A cardboard casket can definitely be seen as more environmentally friendly compared to wood or metal caskets. Made from recycled and biodegradable materials, it is the ideal choice for a green burial or an eco-friendly funeral. A cardboard casket contributes to saving the environment by producing less carbon emissions and contributes to less deforestation. It quickly decomposes into the soil and is also 100% biodegradable. Better Meets Reality indicated that cardboard generally breaks down within 2 months in comparison to wooden caskets that can take up to 10-15 years. This timeframe is obviously dependent on different factors that might influence how quickly materials break down in varying conditions.
 
2.     Cardboard Caskets Are Strong And Durable
You might think that cardboard is an unreliable or weaker choice of material especially for a casket. You will be surprised to know that cardboard caskets are strong, with different load bearing capabilities, which range from 100 – 240kg, and an Outside The Box Cardboard Casket​ has been tested to an impressive 320kg! A cardboard casket is also easy to lift and can be shipped off flat pack which makes it more economical anywhere you may require it to go. Not to mention, a cardboard coffin is lightweight, making it easy to handle.

3.     Cardboard Caskets Are Suitable For Funerals
A cardboard casket is a suitable option for both burials and cremations. It is widely accepted with most funeral directors, burial sites and crematoriums.
During a cremation, a cardboard casket contains fewer toxic substances that are released within this process. Compared to other caskets, a cardboard coffin cremates faster, requiring less fuel use and is therefore responsible for fewer carbon emissions.
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Are You in Search of a Cardboard Casket?

Are you planning a green burial or eco-friendly funeral for a loved one and would like to select an option that doesn't impact negatively on the environment?
At Outside the Box Caskets, we only deal in eco-friendly cardboard caskets for burial and cremation ceremonies. Our eco caskets are designed with the environment in mind and are made from all natural, sustainable and recyclable materials. To enquire about our cardboard caskets for whatever service you are planning for, you can reach out to us through our website at www.outsidetheboxcaskets.nz.