Why Are Loved Ones Being Farewelled In A Creative Casket?


A growing number of families and individuals are personalising coffins and end-of-life ceremonies, according to a central Queensland funeral home-owner. It is becoming more personalised than traditional. When a loved one dies, their grieving family will host a celebration true to that person’s life. They want to personalise it and make a bit more uplifting instead of the plain coffin. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Why are loved ones being farewelled in a creative casket?

Posted by on 10 Apr 2023

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    yelsha42

    A way to personalise the event

    Posted by yelsha42 on 03 May 2023
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    kendallx3

    Unique for each person to express themselves

    Posted by kendallx3 on 03 May 2023
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    Rossrooster

    Think of the clothes we wore 100 years ago. Big change to what we wear today. Even something as "traditional" as a wedding dress has change significantly. Cars, houses, landscaping, language and furniture have all changed so of course something as significant as an end of life ceremony will reflect today's "ways".

    Posted by Rossrooster on 03 May 2023
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    Tanya

    I worked in the funeral industry and it always shocked me how expensive it was for a custom box to be placed in the ground or run through a furnace. Don't get me wrong I understand and have great respect for the desire to honour a life through ceremony. I think personalised caskets are great, get the family involved and make that honouring process real and meaningful. If only corporate entities didn't put the cash before the casket. It is often just a brand name that is the difference between highly priced caskets and reasonably priced ones. Families in distress often are not in an emotional state to make rational decisions.

    Posted by Tanya on 29 Apr 2023
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    dave

    I am going to be cremated on the same day it happens I think caskets are a waste of money and the poor deceased don't care what they go in

    Posted by dave on 29 Apr 2023
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    anniet

    I saw a casket made of cane the other day, I was surprised but if someone wanted a sustainable solution I suppose it would work for them.

    Posted by anniet on 26 Apr 2023
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    tassiegirl

    People should do what they want to. If they want a personalised coffin, they should have it. Funerals are expensive. It is respecting what the deceased person wanted.

    Posted by tassiegirl on 26 Apr 2023
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    Jay

    I guess people these days have more creative ideas about their own funerals because the impact of religion getting less, and they realize the formality of it doesn't have to be the same and that serious. And we can also express our own personality through the funeral like any other ceremony that we have had.

    Posted by Jay on 23 Apr 2023
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    tutti_cutie

    I spose it’s a nice gesture but I personally wouldn’t want people wasting their time, money or energy on that for me. I’m all about celebrating people you love when they are alive.

    Posted by tutti_cutie on 23 Apr 2023
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    Ytrishwa

    I think it’s a lovely way for the deceased person and/or their families and loved ones (if they were involved in the decision-making) to show how the deceased person wants to be remembered. My family and I were at the funeral of my (adopted) daughter’s maternal Grandmother a month ago…It would’ve been a lovely gesture if her surviving family members hd thought of personalising her coffin. “Vale, Nonna Lena (aged 97yr)”!

    Posted by Ytrishwa on 23 Apr 2023
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    sandra

    The range of options available for funerals and coffins these days is wonderful. It makes it much better for a grieving family if they can send off their loved one in a way that they know would be satisfying to that person. Traditional or modern, whatever suits is great.

    Posted by sandra on 23 Apr 2023
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    crystal101

    l agree with you. The range of options avaliable for funerals is wonderful as it allows families to choose how they celebrate the lives of their loved one. creative coffins are unique way for families.

    Posted by crystal101 on 23 Apr 2023
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    Christina

    I think it's a lot vely idea and if it helps those who are grieving, why not.

    Posted by Christina on 20 Apr 2023
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    XIAOYANG

    I believe the person leaving the world would like to treat oneself one last time. Also, it is a good and loving way to be remembered by their families in the last moment.

    Posted by XIAOYANG on 20 Apr 2023
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    Elloura

    i think it's a great idea, the ghanaian celebrations are so much fun, a great way to say goodbye

    Posted by Elloura on 20 Apr 2023
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    Sam

    Really nice to have a creative casket, nice way to say good bye.

    Posted by Sam on 20 Apr 2023
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    Jigsaw

    It might be a helpful way of grieving and moving on

    Posted by Jigsaw on 20 Apr 2023
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    merryl

    I think it is personal preference. People should be able to remember a loved one in a way that means something to them.

    Posted by merryl on 20 Apr 2023
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    Chin

    Funeral is a very personal thing. I can see why people choose to personalise their ceremonies. However I do believe it should be within reason, otherwise anything goes.

    Posted by Chin on 20 Apr 2023
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    Suzanne

    If people find this helpful somehow, like maybe seeing it as a memorable and thoughtful way to farewell a loved one who would appreciate the idea, then go for it. But for me, plain and cheap is all I want - no need to spend money on me after I'm gone.

    Posted by Suzanne on 18 Apr 2023
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    wrestling collector

    I believe the traditional funeral ceremony.should be continued.Personalising coffins is unnecessary especially at this time of loss for family & friends

    Posted by wrestling collector on 18 Apr 2023
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    Kittykato

    Whatever makes the family feel even slightly better is fine with me.

    Posted by Kittykato on 18 Apr 2023
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    Turbotom

    Traditional and plain for me, I think things will just get a bit too over the top and expensive otherwise, and its already expensive enough as it is

    Posted by Turbotom on 18 Apr 2023
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    Carol

    Personally, I want a plain and simple cremation then my ashes put under a beautiful tree so i can keep something else alive. Also i do not want to leave a debt and I would rather the people at my funeral celebrate my life and have lots of laughs rather than looking at a casket.

    Posted by Carol on 18 Apr 2023
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    allandiana

    I think it is a nice trend but it really comes down to a persons or family's wishes and what they think is most appropriate for them. I attended a funeral where the casket was personalised and thought it was quite a nice touch.

    Posted by allandiana on 18 Apr 2023
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    nefertiti

    As a Funeral Celebrant (Independent from large Funeral Homes) I have seen many different styles of coffins. I have my own coffin already sorted with pictures of Ancient Egyptian symbols and camels- both important to me! Many people are now opting for a "straight to cremation" with a Memorial held afterwards to celebrate the deceased's life

    Posted by nefertiti on 12 Apr 2023
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    coaster

    Someone does it and then everyone hops on board. I think sometimes it can be nice especially if it is a child but I cannot see a benefit for anyone including the deceased. Keep it traditional and not a circus.

    Posted by coaster on 12 Apr 2023
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    Pauline

    I've seen where artwork can be painted on .. sometimes even by the person before death.

    Posted by Pauline on 11 Apr 2023
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    Paula

    My parents both had a plain coffin but we built a service around their personalities and life.

    Posted by Paula on 11 Apr 2023
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    ere

    A plain coffin for me, it's in my will. I've seen grieving families conned out of thousands of dollars by sly and dishonest undertaking companies. Who wants to have the flashiest coffin once you are 6 feet under? The deceased doesn't know and the worms don't care.

    Posted by ere on 11 Apr 2023
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    mact

    To make money for the undertaker under the guise of caring .....pure and simple....the Americanisation of death?!!

    Posted by mact on 11 Apr 2023
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    sulter

    I e seen one covered in photos! A great idea.!

    Posted by sulter on 11 Apr 2023
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