At Lester & Son Funeral Directors, we have an extensive selection of coffins and caskets for you to choose from for the final farewell of your loved one.
Things to consider when choosing a coffin or casket
Selecting the right coffin or casket is an important tribute to your loved one. It’s not always an easy decision. You need to take into consideration:
- The personality and taste of your loved one
- Shapes – whether a coffin or casket design
- Colours, materials and finishes available
- Traditional wooden coffins or caskets (eg. Oak, Cedar or Pine)
- Veneered MDF, usually made to look like wood
- Cardboard coffins
- Personalised picture coffins with bespoke designs through LifeArt
- Metal caskets (eg. various gauge steel or bronze)
- Environmental factors if you plan to have an eco-friendly burial in a green burial site for your loved one
- Prices depending on your available budget
- Cultural influences
When selecting a coffin or casket, our funeral directors are there to offer you expert advice to make the selection process a little easier. As there are many options available, we will take you through the range to find the coffin or casket best suited to your needs and budget available.
What is the difference between a coffin and casket?
Many people are unsure of the difference between a coffin and a casket and both play an important role in the tribute to a loved one.
A coffin is a tapered design with 6 sides, narrow at the head and tapered towards the foot. It has a fully detachable lid and is secured with separate fittings. Coffins are generally smaller in size than caskets.
A casket is rectangular in shape with an attached hinged lid. They are more comfortably lined inside with padded mattresses and pillows.
Our Coffin & Casket Range
Lester & Son Funeral Directors offer a wide range of coffins and caskets to suit all types of needs. Have a look through a gallery below or contact our team today.
To download a full catalogue, please click here.
Fundamental
Consort
Oakmont
Two Tone
Balmoral
Swan
Orion
York
Capella
Cassiopeia
Ain
Wicker
Macarthur
Windsor
Davidson
Traditional
Rhea
Sentinel
Sovereign
Majestic
Cedar
Columbia
Heavenly White
Pieta
Ashby Poplar
Frederick
White Rose
Jamieson
Puritan
Da Vinci
Capital
El Dorado
Majestic Gold
LifeArt custom coffin
Personalised picture coffins
You can choose a coffin design from the existing LifeArt range, or design it yourself by providing your own photos and working closely with the graphic designer, or opting to paint and decorate the coffin yourself.
For more information on LifeArt, please visit their website.
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