Title: Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia • Gathered Here
Headings: Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia
Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia
How much is a Coffin?
Cremation Capsule (Price: $300 – $700)
Cheap Coffins (Price: $800 – $1,200)
Example of an entry-level coffin
Mid-Range Coffins (Price: $2,000 – $4,000)
Expensive Coffins (Price: $6,000 – $10,000+)
Michael Jackson’s $32,000 gold plated coffin, the “Promethean”
Cheap Coffin Options
Buy Your Own Coffin
Cardboard Coffins
Burial Shrouds
Build Your Own Coffin
Rental Caskets
Ask for All Options
Choose What’s Right for You

Content: Some cardboard coffins that are printed with custom designs and photos can even be more expensive than your basic traditional coffins. Burial Shrouds
While not technically a coffin, if you are open to a green funeral (an option that has been growing in popularity over the past few years), you could opt to be buried in a shroud. A shroud is simply a length of cloth that gets wrapped around the deceased and is typically made from cotton, wool or linen. Shrouds are much cheaper than coffins. Wicker coffins are another green option which can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional coffins. Build Your Own Coffin
If you fancy your woodworking skills you can always try your hand at building your own coffin. There are no state or Commonwealth regulations that prohibit people from making their own coffins. More recently, DIY coffin-building workshops have been springing up in local communities. However, not all funeral directors will accept home-made coffins, and some may require you to pay a fee for testing, so it’s worth checking before you invest your time into building your own coffin. Build Your Own Coffin at a community workshop
Rental Caskets
A small number of funeral directors offer rental caskets.