Saying good-bye to your loved ones forever can be painful but life goes on and organizing a funeral is something you must take care of. The coffin is probably the most symbolic and central item of any funeral. If you want the coffin to be dignified and at the same time not an extraordinary cost to you or the environment, then eco-friendly coffins are an option that you could consider.
Eco coffins are 100% environmentally friendly, made from 90% recycled rigid honeycomb cardboard and are designed to meet the desires of 21st century society for environmentally sound, individual and non-wasteful funerals.
The rigid honeycomb construction provides strength and stability while being 100% biodegradable. They are available in beautiful designs and you could pick the one that reflects the character of the deceased or can customize the designs to your needs.
The health officials in Hong Kong are actively promoting eco-friendly coffins as it solves the problem of limited burial space.
As Carrie Yau, Hong Kong’s Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare & Food stated,
The eco-coffin coincides with the Asian philosophy of integration between man and nature. We will further study the material and design of the coffin and promote the application of the eco-coffin in Hong Kong to bring out the concept of paying tribute to the deceased through protecting the environment.
Life Art is another Australian company that makes Enviroboard coffins to provide people with an environmentally friendly option allowing them to uphold their concerns and respect for the environment even in death. The idea was to design a coffin that reduced the impact on the environment, while meeting all the requirements of a safe, modern funeral.
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