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Exploring Natural Burials: Embracing Eco-Friendly Farewells and the Significance of Biodegradable Caskets
Natural burials in New Zealand require biodegradable caskets. What is permitted, what is not, and why material choice matters.
Outside The Box Caskets
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Outside The Box Award-Winning Eco Cardboard Caskets: A Sustainable Choice for Honouring Loved Ones
Award-winning cardboard caskets designed with sustainability, innovation and quality in mind for families seeking a meaningful alternative.
Outside The Box Caskets
May 31, 20232 min read
The Beauty and Benefits of Green Burials
Green burials offer a lower impact alternative to traditional funerals. A look at biodegradable caskets, natural landscapes and NZ practice.
Outside The Box Caskets
May 9, 20233 min read
A day in the life of a Funeral Director - Meet Hazel James from Windsor Funerals.
A Q and A with Hazel James from Windsor Funerals on Auckland’s North Shore, sharing insights into funeral directing and how her not for profit business serves families.
Outside The Box Caskets
Jul 12, 20223 min read
The Difference Between an Outside The Box Casket and Other Cardboard Caskets
Not all cardboard caskets are equal. Here is what sets Outside The Box Caskets apart in design, strength and engineering.
Outside The Box Caskets
Jul 3, 20222 min read
A day in the life of a Funeral Director - Meet Janet Mikkelsen from Aroha Funerals
Janet Mikkelsen from Aroha Funerals shares what it’s really like to be a funeral director in Auckland, from eco practices to family-led farewells.
Outside The Box Caskets
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Why you should be considering a Cardboard Casket
Considering a cardboard casket? Here’s what you need to know about how they’re made, how strong they are, and why more families are choosing them.
Outside The Box Caskets
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Why you should plan your funeral in advance
Planning your funeral in advance reduces family stress, prevents conflict and keeps costs under control in New Zealand.
Outside The Box Caskets
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Going out in style – why a personalised casket really is the way to go!
Closed or open casket, the final farewell should reflect the person being honoured. Discover DIY, in stock printed and custom cardboard casket options designed for meaningful and personalised funerals.
Outside The Box Caskets
Oct 18, 20213 min read
Creative Ways to Personalise a Funeral
Ideas for creating a more personal funeral service, from music and flowers to guestbooks and custom caskets.
Outside The Box Caskets
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Why Eco-Friendly Caskets are The Future
Eco friendly caskets are changing end of life choices in New Zealand. Here is why sustainable coffin design is becoming the future.
Outside The Box Caskets
Jan 3, 20213 min read
Going away in an Eco Casket: The last thing you can offer to this world
More people are choosing eco friendly funerals and green burials. A biodegradable cardboard casket offers a sustainable alternative to traditional timber coffins in New Zealand.
Outside The Box Caskets
Dec 31, 20204 min read
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