COFFINSUrns & Accessories

Coffins, Caskets, Urns and Accessories

The coffin - casket in the United States - is usually a wooden box manufactured to contain the corpse, for its wake, transport, burial or cremation.

The coffin has always been a central element of the funeral ceremony, a symbol of the tribute paid to the loved one. The choice of the coffin depnds on religious traditions, personal aesthetic taste and the type of burial or cremation. The market offer a wide range of models and creations, both handcrated and industrial, capable of responding to the preferences of the family members, who are generally entrusted with the choice of the coffin for the funeral ceremony.


The coffin comes in shouldered shape, in square shape (so called American shape) or octagonal shape. The various types of wood give solidity and elegance to the coffin:

• walnut
• ash tree
• durmast oak
• oak
• fir
• rosewood
• wenge
• paulownia

Just like the engravings and decorations, depicting natural or sacred subjects, the various types of finishing also make the wooden coffin unique:

• glossy
• matte
• rough
• open pore wood

Ecological coffin models made with wood from FSC certified forests and treated with ecological water-based paints are increasingly common in the production offer, to respond to an increased demand for biodegradable and non-polluting products.

Bamboo coffins, wicker coffins and cardboard coffins with personalized decorations are used in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and other countries where embalming is practiced.

While wooden coffins are commonly used in Europe, in the United States the coffin is made of metal, steel or copper, which ensure its strength and resistance to preserve the body inside for a long time.
American coffins or caskets, are characterized by the double opening of the lid that allows the upper part of the deceased to be exposed during the wake.

The choice of every detail and accessory of the coffin is carefully choosen to guarantee its functionality and aesthetics.

Coffin accessories

• handles
• crosses
• crucifixes
• metal twigs
• screws and screw covers
• lid lifter rings
• feet

Interior linings for coffins

• embossed padding
• padding with cardboard support
• embroidered sheets
• drapes

Veils

• embroidered veils
• bordered veils

Cinerary urns

The cinerary urn to store cremation ashes can be chosen based on different styles and characteristics.

The most common materials for Cinerary Urns:

• Ceramic Urns offer great possibilities for customization, in shape and colors, maintaining elegance and refinement. Ceramic cinerary urns are the frequent choice when keeping ashes at home.

• Wooden urns made with natural material, can be classic or designer style, carved or smooth, shiny or opaque. Wooden cinerary urns are ideal when you want a memory object that gives warmth, especially in a home environment.

• Metal urns made of brass, bronze, steel or other metals, with a shiny or satin finish, are often chosen for the storage of ashes in cemetery cells.

• Biodegradable urns can be produced in cardboard, wood, sand, salt. and other natural fibers. Biodegradable urns are perfect for natural decomposition. Salt urns are also used for sea scattering.