Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 15, 2016 18:17:58 GMT 12
WHY FLAX COFFINS ARE A DEAD GOOD IDEA
A plant material used by Maori to traditionally prepare their dead for burial is also being touted as a greener, more eco-friendly option for the funeral industry.
Artist Rawinia Puna has launched a hand-finished casket made from Harakeke flax paper, which sells for less than half the average cost of a coffin.
The caskets are made from organic cardboard, lined inside and on the outside with the flax paper. Organic ink is used for the printing on the lid, and the inside padding and pillow is filled with dry stripped flax......
www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/83096663/traditional-funeral-practice-a-better-option-for-environment
A plant material used by Maori to traditionally prepare their dead for burial is also being touted as a greener, more eco-friendly option for the funeral industry.
Artist Rawinia Puna has launched a hand-finished casket made from Harakeke flax paper, which sells for less than half the average cost of a coffin.
The caskets are made from organic cardboard, lined inside and on the outside with the flax paper. Organic ink is used for the printing on the lid, and the inside padding and pillow is filled with dry stripped flax......
www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/83096663/traditional-funeral-practice-a-better-option-for-environment
