All the caskets we offer are either of solid wood construction sourced from sustainably managed forests or composite natural materials. Each casket is trimmed in natural fibres – cottons, linens or pure wools.
A range of natural caskets are on display in ‘The Box Room’ at 45 Haining Street. Curious? Call us and make an appointment to see what New Zealand designers and craftsmen have created.
Artisan
Artisan
This curvaceous casket invites a tactile connection.
The Artisan’s pioneering design has been internationally recognised and received a number of awards. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
$2570.00 Return to Sender
Conifer
Conifer
A gracefuly curved casket made from sustainably grown pine with a natural finish and locally made in Wellington. Inside is a cotton-covered, wool padded mattress.
$1850.00 TenderRest
Archetype - rimu
Archetype – rimu
Made from sustainably grown New Zealand rimu, this design is a fresh take on a traditional casket shape. The rail handle allows for more than six pall bearers. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
$2860.00 Return to Sender
Archetype - pine
Archetype – pine
Made from sustainably harvested New Zealand pine this casket has a lighter tone to the rimu version above. The untreated timber is finely sanded with either a wax finish or bare to be painted or stained if desired. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
$1950.00 Return to Sender
Deco Original
Deco Original
Designed and made in Wellington this elegant art-deco casket is made from strong plywood with a paperboard outer. Plain and simple, ideal for decoration. Inside is a cotton-covered wool padded mattress.
$980.00 TenderRest
TenderRest have created screen printed designs for the lids of a range of their caskets, Fantail with Flowers and Blossoms.
Deco Original - Fantail
Deco White - Blossoms
Woodstock
Woodstock
The quintessential plain pine box. In dressed radiata pine the construction is simple and authentic with boards butted together. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
$1290.00 Return to Sender
Essence
Essence
Made from untreated, strong plywood, this ultra light casket is ideal for decoration. The ingenious self locking design requires no screws or fixings. Inside is a wool fleece mattress and pillow.
$1550.00 Return to Sender
Alpine
Alpine
This tapered design takes inspiration from the casket created for Pope John Paul II. Simple pine construction, the rail handle allows for more than six pallbearers.
$2060.00 Return to Sender
Shetland - mahogany
Shetland – mahogany
Crafted in the Wairarapa by specialist cabinet and funiture makers TaylorMade, the Shetland is a traditionally shaped casket made from solid, sustainably forested pine. Available in a dark or natural stain finish with matching solid wood handles.
$1650.00
Oriental Bay
Oriental Bay
Crafted in Wellington on Thorndon Quay by Down to Earth. Traditionally shaped, this casket is solid & skilfully constructed with squared detailing. Made from sustainably forested, oiled pine. Lined with 100% calico with stuffed pillow & mattress.
$2570.00
Raglan
The Raglan
The Raglan is locally crafted in Wellington on Thorndon Quay by Down to Earth. Made from solid, untreated pine with a rough hewn finish & honest construction. The casket has a stuffed mattress & pillow & is lined with 100% calico.
$1400.00
Woodlander - oblong
Woodlander – oblong
An honest and pure rectangular casket in natural pine with a beeswax finish. The timber is from a managed plantation in Kimbolton, milled on site and caskets are handcrafted by Rob Green. Inside is a calico stuffed mattress.
$1510.00
Woodlander - shaped
Woodlander – shaped
This casket has a traditional tapered, curved shape in natural pine with a beeswax finish. The timber is from a managed plantation in Kimbolton, milled on site and caskets are handcrafted by Rob Green. Inside is a calico stuffed mattress.
$1740.00
