Customised Coffins

Inspiration for Customised Coffins and Shrouds

It can be lovely to decorate or customise the coffin to reflect the personality, interests or cultural beliefs of your loved one. With a customised coffin you can create a unique final resting place that resonates with those who remain and helps to celebrate the life of the person who has died.

Coffins and shrouds can be customised and personalised in a number of ways, either when the coffin is being made, or afterwards by family and friends. Encouraging people to get involved with decorating the coffin is a wonderful way to bring people together and can help maintain the connection to the person who has died.

Customised Wooden Coffins

There is a huge range and variety of types of wooden coffins and caskets. These can be customised in a number of ways, including through engravings, painting or with images. Find more information and lots of ideas about Wooden Coffins and Caskets here.

A nautical themed painted coffin with rope handles from Exit Here — A coffin with a nautical feel, painted with rope handles, from Exit Here

JC Atkinson engraved wooden coffin — An engraved wooden coffin supplied by JC Atkinson

Customised Cardboard Coffins

Cardboard coffins lend themselves to customisation and decoration. Family and friends can gather to add photos, images, words and tributes to the outside of the coffin, or decorate it with natural materials such as leaves and flowers. Discover lots more ideas and inspiration for Cardboard Coffins here.

A wood-effect cardboard coffin from Parley Green. — A wood-effect cardboard coffin by Parley Green

Simple Kent Funerals specialise in unique and deeply personal funeral services

Customised Wicker and Willow Coffins

Wicker coffins can be woven from a number of different materials to create a variety of colours and patterns. The coffin can then be decorated with flowers, leaves or other natural materials. Find more images, ideas and information about Wicker Coffins here.

Cradle to Grave weave coffins from their home-grown willow

Willow coffin topped with locally sourced flowers by Woven Farewell Coffins — A Woven Farewell Coffins wicker coffin, topped with beautiful seasonal flowers

Customised Wool Felt, Linen and Cotton Shrouds

Shrouds made of wool felt, hemp, cotton or linen can be kept simple or topped with a decorative covering. Many shroud and wool felt coffin makers encourage family to get involved, creating a lovely sense of connection and community. Find lots more ideas and information about Wool Felt and Cotton Shrouds here.