DIY Plain Kraft Casket
Our personalised casket option is our plain kraft DIY casket. It’s a simple natural kraft cardboard casket that families can decorate themselves in whatever way feels right. Some add messages drawings or photographs while others turn it into a shared project with children grandchildren or friends.
People often say this can be a comforting and meaningful thing to do together. It gives everyone a chance to add something personal whether it’s a memory a drawing or a few words they want to leave with their loved one.
The plain kraft casket can be decorated with acrylic paints felt-tip pens crayons pastels or pencils. There’s no set way to approach it. Families can make it as simple or as detailed as they like.
Why Families Choose a Personalised Plain Kraft Casket
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Eco-friendly, recyclable cardboard
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Strong enough to be carried by pallbearers
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Natural kraft finish inside and out
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A simple, hands-on way for family and friends to be involved
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Can be decorated in any way that feels meaningful
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Suitable for burial or cremation (subject to each crematorium’s conditions)
Involving Family and Friends
Some families involve everyone. Others prefer one or two people to add the finishing touches. It’s completely up to you.
Having family and friends involved in this kind of hands-on experience can be deeply healing during the grieving process.
There are many options in how you might plan for people to participate in the personalisation of a casket and whether it will involve all members or only a few select family members is up to you.
Looking for Printed Casket Designs Instead?
If you'd prefer a ready-to-go casket with professional printing rather than decorating a plain kraft one yourself, we offer a full range of in-stock printed designs on natural kraft board.
Our Collection of Printed Casket Lids
We offer a vibrant beautiful range of printed casket lids designed to bring colour connection and personality to a farewell. Each design was created to reflect things people connect with and care about.
Fern Eco Coffin
Coastal Eco Coffin
Flower Eco Coffin
Fantail Eco Coffin
Sunflower Eco Coffin
Butterfly Eco Coffin
Starry Night Sky Eco Coffin
Hibiscus Eco Coffin
Pōhutukawa Eco Coffin
Want a Fully Custom Printed Casket?
Now available: Our custom design service lets you create a one-of-a-kind casket lid using your own photos, artwork, colours or themes.
Each design is created individually from the ideas and elements you provide. Nothing is pre-made or repeated—every casket lid is uniquely designed and made especially for your loved one.
Custom designs are printed on a white base for a brighter, more vibrant photographic finish (different from our kraft-based printed range).
If you're looking for something more personal and truly bespoke than our standard printed options, this is the perfect choice.
