Choosing the Coffin or Casket
What is the difference between
a coffin and a casket?
The difference is basically one of design. Coffins are tapered at the head and foot and are wide at the shoulders. Caskets are rectangular in shape and are usually constructed of better quality timbers and feature higher standards of workmanship. Many people regard the coffin or casket as an important tribute to the deceased and they are therefore selected with care. However, to spend so much that it would mean financial difficulties for those left behind would be misguided.
Personalising the coffin or casket
If you wish, you may personalise the coffin. Here are ideas others have used.
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Use folk art, decoupage or colour
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Apply significant stickers or adornments
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Choose a special fabric interior
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Invite friends to sign the coffin at the ceremony
Your funeral director can show you photographs of a range of coffins and caskets. However, we recommend that you also make a visit to see the items at the funeral home.
See our selection range for descriptions and prices:
Coffin Selections
Expression Coffins are personalised, image-covered coffins. You can also supply your own image to create your own customized design.
See a range of Expressions, Unique and Environmental Coffins.
Casket Selections
Refreshments
Choosing a venue for refreshments after the funeral. Most funerals are followed by a gathering of friends and family. This is an important time, where the formalities of the ceremony are over...
Contact Us
In the event of a death in the family, contact Burstows without delay. A funeral director is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and will provide help and guidance from the first contact.
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Toowoomba Head Office
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1020 Ruthven St Toowoomba, QLD 4350
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Phone: (07) 4636 9600 / Fax: (07) 4636 9650
