Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. One American company is selling caskets made of banana sheaves. (theme pic is a pineapple leaf coffin)

They take six months to two years to biodegrade. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Biodegradable coffins are part of a larger trend toward "natural" burials, which require no formaldehyde embalming, cement vaults, chemical lawn treatments or laminated caskets. Advocates say such burials are less damaging to the environment. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Have you seen the new stunning video of half a million plastic coffins in Georgia? Why would the government need so many coffins? You can see the shocking video here:

picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have found a 2500-year-old tomb in eastern China containing 40 coffins that could provide rare clues to life in the region at the time. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Convicted murderer Richard Liggett was asked to make two of the simple plywood coffins he meticulously crafted for fellow prisoners. But these caskets would be for Billy and Ruth Graham. picked by Moe 2 years ago

To brighten death's dullness try the leading provider of distinctive, personalised and memorable picture coffins. picked by Maiden 3 years ago

In 1991 a ban on photographing soldiers' coffins was put in place. This was quite controversial. Some felt it was needed for privacy, others felt it was an attempt to hide the cost of the war. Now the families will decide whether people can photograph the coffins. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

It is a health and safety law that funeral homes cannot resell used coffins to the general public.(so...sit on it) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

After the recent death of Lieutenant Walter Haut, public relations officer at the famous base in 1947, a sealed affidavit opened which reveals details about the space craft wreckage, high-level cover ups, and child-size coffins built for alien cadavers. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

... including the shape of a shark, a mobile phone and a Nike shoe. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Officials in Austria's Salzburg province say Herbert Weber has been honored for constructing more caskets than any other known carpenter. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

And really, what better way to let God know you're a Yankees fan? picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

A new trend in South Korea has healthy people reading their wills and then getting nailed into coffins. The fad is called "well-dying," and is supposed to improve people's outlook on life. Some businesses are using to "improve employee performance." picked by NotPhil 2 years ago

In a part of Ghana, eye-catching coffins have become popular. Meet a man who makes them unique. Really Cool coffins. picked by SholoM22 2 years ago

Cool custom coffins. Alliteration aside, these are pretty great! picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

The coffins may be opened to reveal either the Nosferatu, the Skeleton, or a particularly disgusting little Zombie. And the background diarama will provide you with your own little slice of eternal midnight. picked by daftgretel 3 years ago

Crematoriums are struggling to deal with spiralling numbers of stouter clients as the UK's obesity crisis grows. To combat the problem, many councils are widening their furnaces and coffins. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago