Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago and part of the process of arranging mom's funeral was choosing the appropriate casket. Imagine my surprise when we're presented with a huge folder of all the options available, it was like a carpet mix-n-match swatch book. From a very basic MDF/Plywood creation to a hand carved solid oak casket depicting the last supper and all it's shenanigans. All very elaborate! But, what really grabbed my attention was the range of 'eco' coffins you can now buy. Ranging from multi-coloured cardboard* coffins with bright imagery of your choice (No Star Wars designs I noticed) to 'green' willow caskets that would look just as good in the bathroom as well as a funeral home.
Intrigued I looked on the web for some other versions and stumbled across the Ecopod. A peculiar creation which is a cross between a hospital bed pan and a 7 years old's paper-machè project! The Ecopod is described as 'A revolutionary and beautiful new design in coffins that brings together artisan skills with style, elegance and a respect for the environment'.
I couldn't help but admire the thinking behind these caskets. In a world where every resource is precious that I could be whisked off to funeral in a paper-machè, futuristic Egyptian looking egg. Not only look cool, but would hold solid green credentials which would make me feel that little bit better of my final journey.
*Mom would have never forgiven us if we gave her a cardboard box to be cremated in.
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