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Understanding your options

A range of quality options to suit your preferences, needs and budget.

What to consider
when choosing a coffin

We’re here to help you explore the options and find what feels right for your loved one and your family.

Style and design

Explore a range of styles, materials and finishes.

The type of farewell

Choose an option suited to burial or cremation.

Viewing preferences

Choose an option that supports your viewing wishes.

Options to suit you

Explore options across a range of budgets.

Choosing the right option

Choosing the right option

Choosing a coffin is a personal decision. You may want to consider the style, materials, budget and type of farewell you’re planning.

 

Whether you’re arranging a funeral for a loved one or planning ahead, our team can explain the options and help you choose what feels right.

 

We are available 24/7 to answer your questions.

A moment to say goodbye

Creating a meaningful farewell for your loved one.

Having a coffin present at the funeral can provide family and friends with an opportunity to acknowledge the loss, spend time together and say goodbye.

Whether you choose to have one present is a personal decision, and our team will support you in making the choice that feels right for you and your family.

Depending on your choice, you may wish to include flowers, photographs, memorabilia or other meaningful touches that reflect who they were.

Exploring your options

Understanding the choices available can help you find what feels right.

Explore the options available to find a coffin that feels right for your loved one and the farewell you’re planning.

Styles and materials

A coffin has six or eight sides and is tapered at the head and foot. The lid is usually made in one piece and can be removed for a viewing or funeral service.

Coffins are available in traditional timber, contemporary and more environmentally conscious options, with different finishes and price points to consider.

Your dedicated Funeral Planner can talk you through the range and help you choose an option suited to the farewell you’re arranging and your budget.

Personal touches

A coffin can also provide an opportunity to reflect something meaningful about your loved one and the life they lived.

Depending on the coffin you choose, personalisation may include colours, photographs, artwork, writing or other meaningful details. Flowers or treasured items can also be incorporated into the farewell to create a more personal tribute.

Our team can help you explore what’s possible and choose touches that feel appropriate for your loved one and family.

We are available 24/7 to answer your questions

Availability may vary by location

We’ll help you explore the coffin options available in your area.

Select your location below to explore the services, options and pricing available in your area.

Central Coast to Newcastle

Greater Illawarra region

Mornington Peninsula

Canberra, Goulburn and Queanbeyan

South East Queensland

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