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Not many takers for environmentally friendly coffins
By GERARD GIMINO and HO JIA WEN
Nation
Thursday, 08 Aug 2024


PETALING JAYA: Despite the growing popularity of environmentally friendly coffins in neighbouring countries like Singapore, its use has yet to take off locally.

Since its introduction in Malaysia in 2013, these coffins only account for 5% to 10% of total coffin sales, said the Malaysia Funeral Public Association.

Association president Kong Thian Hau said the older generation may also be less inclined to use coffins made of cardboard.

“Those with traditional mindsets may be relatively conservative and find these hard to accept,” he said when contacted.

However, Kong said Generation Y, or those born in the 1990s, could be more open to the idea.

“We also expect higher use of environmentally friendly coffins when it is their time to carry out funeral planning,” he said.

Kong explained that environmentally friendly coffins are generally made of thick cardboard and corrugated paper, or materials that have lower carbon footprint, which results in less emissions during cremation.

“It uses many patented technologies to provide moisture resistance, load-bearing capacity and more. It is not just simply about using thick cardboard,” he said.

While some perceive cardboard coffins to be cheaper, the reverse is actually true.

“Existing products in Malaysia are mainly imported from places such as the United States and Hong Kong. Due to the exchange rate and transportation cost, prices may be higher than traditional ones,” he said.

Association deputy chairman Jamelia Looi Heng Ling said those producing eco-coffins pay close attention to ensure the production chain is eco-friendly, in addition to the materials used.

“Environmentally certified products are generally more expensive.

“In light of this, prices of environmentally friendly coffins are relatively higher,” she said, adding that the imported ones are only suitable for cremation and not burials.

“Cremation must also be carried out with specially formulated technology. Thick cardboard is relatively easy to burn and the flame intensity cannot be too strong.

“Otherwise, the outer layer of the coffin will be completely burnt before the body inside has turned into ashes,” she said, adding that most crematoriums in the country are only suitable for cremating traditional coffins.

“If environmentally friendly coffins are used, they usually need to be sent to specific private crematoriums, which can result in higher total funeral costs,” she added.

Fook Loke Sau Casket Centre director Thung Siew Ching said some people have qualms using environmentally friendly coffins, especially those who organise wakes for the deceased.

“There are those who use dry ice in this process, which can result in moist conditions that some quarters may be uncomfortable with,” she said.

On the other hand, there is ready demand for environmentally friendly urns.

“It is made in a way that will dissolve upon touching water. However, the urn must be carefully handled as it is made with material similar to paper and dissolves quickly,” she said.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024...riendly-coffins

inb4 Muslims don't use confins

Can go convert. When die got people go snatch body straight burial. All FOC, Senang dan murah.

We just need another pandemic to promote cremation carton box adoption.

If you got no family, then never mind. If you got family, all your belongings will not go to them anymore

Oh ya hor. Didn't think about that perspective.

What if already do will before hand?

No effect. That’s why it’s called Hotel California

Conversion to Islam invalidates any wills created prior to being Muslim

And Muslim's can only give max 1/3 of their estate of non-Muslims

enjoy your holiday

no need send postcard

That's not good

Nope.. wakaf land.. FOC..

But can Non-muslim give their estate to muslim?

Easy, just die penniless and let them have the body

Yes

No limitation in how much non-Muslims can will their estate to Muslims

Nak beri 100% pun boleh

Just burn to ash and spread to sea

Cremation also 5 figures

Where your family go during Ching Ming?

To the Muslim cemetery lor

inb4 don't have family

inb4 no relatives