‘Just put me in a plain pine box’ – if you want to keep it simple, have cost or environmental concerns or want a blank canvas for decoration – we can source a range of solid pine caskets or coffins from around the country.
Many of our coffins have been certified for Natural Burial in the Makara, Kapiti, New Plymouth and Dunedin cemeteries.
Whether you would prefer a simple, no fuss funeral or a convivial gathering make your funeral arrangement wishes clear to family members or your solicitor.
Archetype
Made from sustainably harvested New Zealand pine, the untreated timber is finely sanded with either a wax finish or left bare to be painted or stained if desired. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
CERTIFIED FOR NATURAL BURIAL
$2075.00 Return to Sender
The Nelson
Crafted in Wellington on Thorndon Quay by Down to Earth. Traditionally shaped, this coffin is solid & skilfully constructed with squared detailing. Made from sustainably forested, oiled pine. Lined with 100% calico with stuffed pillow & mattress.
$2485.00
Raglan
The Raglan is locally crafted in Wellington on Thorndon Quay by Down to Earth. Made from solid, untreated pine with a rough hewn finish & honest construction. The coffin has a stuffed mattress & pillow & is lined with 100% calico.
CERTIFIED FOR NATURAL BURIAL
$1625.00
Shetland
Made from solid pine the Shetland is crafted by furniture & cabinet makers in the Wairarapa. This coffin has a traditional look & feel but sustainable origins.
Trimmed in 100% box weave cotton.
$1850.00
Ark click-together coffin
Return to Sender have produced a clever, click-together coffin, that requires no screws or glues. Made from NZ pine ply, the design is simple with that hassle free, self-assembly Scandinavian aesthetic.
A perfect solution for families who like the idea of constructing a coffin but have time constraints. It can be built at home or at our premises. The coffin can be easily decorated or left in its natural state.
Can be used with or without handles (some screws are needed for that).
$985.00 without handles or $1175.00 with six handles