• why would I want one?
  • the WOODLAND was created for those people who do not want the pomp and ceremony of a formal burial; for those people who want the choice of just having a simple cremation or a simple woodland burial at a "green cemetery" or a burial at home.

• where can I get information about diy burials?
  • scroll to the bottom of this page and you will find some hypertex links to informative organisations that will assist you.

• how is it made?
  • this eco-friendly coffin is beautifully crafted from solid pine wood, which is sourced from sustainable forests and which are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. It is sanded to a cabinet finish, which brings out the natural wood colour. No plastic/PVC fixings and fittings of any description are used in the manufacture and assembly process, and only biodegradable, non-toxic glue is used; no stains, varnishes, oils, or animal products of any kind are used.

• can I paint it?
  • yes, since it is sanded to a cabinet finish in the factory, painting and decorating can proceed immediately.

• how is it sent to me?
  • the WOODLAND comes to you in a securely boxed, flat-pack form, which is easy to transport and easy to store; the packaging is designed to withstand dampness and rough handling.
    • Here is a picture of a satisfied customer with his flatpack.

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    • And here he is after assembling it.

       

• how big is the boxed flatpack?
  • to give you an idea of the size, the outside dimensions of our boxed 6’ 4” is: 6’ 9” x 2’ 4” x 3½”.

• how heavy is it?
  • our 6' 4" x 24" weighs 77lb.

• what body-weight can it carry?
  • it has been tested with 400lb sandbags in the factory with no ill-effects - remember, to achieve this, the glueing must been done correctly in accordance with the assembly instructions.

• how do I assemble it?
  • it is easy to assemble - no woodworking expertise is necessary and, apart from a screwdriver, no tools are required; easy to follow pictorial assembly instructions are supplied and are also available for inspection and downloading on this website.

• can I preview the assembly instructions?
  • yes - click on the following hypertext link:

    • Downloadable Assembly Instructions

• what does it comprise?
  • the WOODLAND flat-pack components are: 2 side panels, 2 end panels, a floor panel, a lid panel and 6 natural rope handles.

• how big is it?
  • here are the standard sizes:

    Imperial: 6' 0" x 22", 6' 4" x 24", 6' 10" x 26" 
    
    Metric (cm):  185 x 56, 195 x 61, 208 x 66

• what does it cost?
  • the price of £298 includes handling and delivery to any address in mainland UK; no credit card required - payment method is by credit card (online), cheque or postal order.

• how do I get one?
  • click on the following hypertext link:

    • How to make your purchase

• how long does delivery take?
  • we will deliver (mainland UK) within two working days after payment has been received.

• where are the hypertext links to other sites as promised above?
  • here they are:
    • The Natural Death Centre
    • Funeral Director dotcom
    • Age Concern

• I need some more information; how do I get it?
  • click on the following hypertext link and a self-addressed email window will pop up; type in your questions and click the "Send" button; we will respond as soon as we can.

    • info@eco-coffins.com

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APC Warehouse
Unit 5, Little Cliffsend Farm
Chalk Hill
Ramsgate
Kent CT21 5HP
United Kingdom