Funeral Coffins and Caskets

What is the difference between coffins and caskets?

The main difference between coffins and caskets are their shape. While a coffin gets wider at the shoulders and appears thinner towards the feet, a casket follows a more rectangular shape. Meanwhile, our casket options are generally priced higher compared to our standard wooden coffins due to the fact they often have a higher quality construction. However, either choice is appropriate for funerals. No matter which one you choose, there’s no right or wrong answer, and our team of dedicated funeral home staff can help you decide on the best option for you.

How much are basic coffins?

Our coffins are made from a number of different materials, prices and styles, and range from £260 to £1,400 in price. While the lower-priced coffins include the more basic styles and materials, the mid-range options features include picture and printed coffins, and the higher-end choices include solid timber offerings and our casket collection. If you’re looking for further advice on the different coffins or caskets, speak to your local funeral home.

What are the different types of coffin?

Traditional – The most common choice, a traditional wooden coffin is made from Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) with a real wood veneer. If your preference is for a mahogany veneer, our York coffin is at the more affordable end at £260 whilst the oak veneered Durham coffin is just £290. There are also more traditional choices such as the Windsor a panelled sided mahogany veneer and Gloucester coffin which is a solid paulownia.
Eco Friendly – If you’re looking to make a more eco-concious choice, we have a number of environmentally friendly options made from a variety of materials. These include the Heritage coffins which also start at £270 and are constructed from enviroboard or we have a range of willow, wicker and wool coffins.
Picture – Whether you’re looking to print a picture of your favourite pet, a sports theme, family photos, a scenic setting, or even a pattern that has caught your eye, you can choose to have one picture or multiple pictures printed on to yours, or your loved ones’ coffin. This can be done on a MDF, cardboard or foil veneer coffin.

We also offer a range of casket options, including The Westminster, American Style caskets, and The Canterbury. Browse our collection of coffins and caskets in our brochure and choose from a number of designs, materials and colours to suit your or your loved ones’ preferences.

What do you line a coffin with?

Coffins are usually lined with gowns, which are available in a range of light colours. You can also request specific colours and designs to be used. Our standard coffin gown sets come included with the price of each of our coffins. We’re also able to dress the deceased in their own clothes if requested, but these are subject to certain regulations when choosing cremation, which your local funeral home team will keep you informed on.

Deciding on a lining

If you’re not sure where to start when deciding on a lining, our team is happy to assist you. However, to help aid the decision process, we have also listed some considerations to keep in mind when choosing a coffin gown. You can also take a look at our coffin lining options on our brochure for further information.

Colour – These are available in a range of lighter colours, including white, sable, pink or blue. You can also request other colours from us, which your local funeral home team will be happy to help with.
Prints – Using special technology, we can print whichever designs you wish on the gown. Whether this is a memorable photo or a pattern, speak to your funeral organiser for more details. You can choose from bespoke printed frills or a bespoke printed frill and mattress base.
Material – There is also the option to request an entirely bespoke interior set. With a rich history in producing bespoke interior sets to a high standard, we’re able to produce an interior that will fully meet your requirements. Please speak to your funeral arranger for more details.