Coffins

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Create a custom design

To create a custom design, or personalise an existing template design, please complete the design briefing form below.

You will then receive a confirmation email and reference number that you can take to any UK-based funeral director and who will contact Colourful Coffins on your behalf.

Don't worry if you can't quite remember the exact details - just fill in as much as you can. Once the funeral director places the order with us we will contact you directly to finalise details.

Who is this coffin for?
-- Please select -- Husband Wife Father Mother Son Daughter Grandparent Friend Other If "Other", please specify:
Please enter their name:
Tick here if you would like to include the name on the lid of your finished coffin design
Please enter their life dates:
From:
To:
Tick here if you would like to include these details on the lid of your finished coffin design
What type of coffin do you want to purchase?
Wood 100% Recycled Cardboard
What kind of coffin do you want to create?
Personalised template design Unique custom design

Please enter the name of the template design you wish to use:
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How would you like this personalised?

Describe your special loved one: what made them special? What specific thing about them do you want to be remembered? For example, did they have a favourite colour, flower, sport or hobby? What made them laugh? What made them smile?
Design concept: do you have a general idea for the design of this coffin? For example: a sunrise over a rural setting, a snow leopard in a winter landscape, or a montage of family pictures from your favourite holiday? Do you want a bright, striking design or are you looking for something more subtle?
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Image upload Do you have any images or photos that you would like to incorporate into this design?
Would you like to include any additional words on the lid? For example, words from a poem, song or hymn. Alternatively, a quotation, nickname or favourite saying.
Would you like to include any words on the side panels? For example, words from a poem, song or hymn. Alternatively, a quotation, nickname or favourite saying.
Would you like to include any words on head panel section?
Would you like to include any words on the foot panel section? Please remember that the head panel section is usually more visible
Is this coffin for burial or cremation? Please note that all coffins intended for burial require handles. However, handles are optional with cremation coffins.
Burial Cremation

Would you like to order a matching ashes casket?
Yes No

What handles would you like with this coffin?
Plastic Silver (NP) Plastic Gold (EP) Kingstone Silver Bar Handles Silver Bar Handles Gold Kingston Gold Rope handles Material handles No handles   Please note: Plastic handles are for decorative purposes only "No handles" applies only to cremation coffins All cardboard coffins are ONLY supplied with material handles.
What wreath holders would you like with this coffin?
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Coffin caps silver Coffin caps gold
What interior set would you like with this coffin?
Frilled White Frilled Pink Frilled Blue Meridon White
Would you like Colourful Coffins to create a free memorial website for your special loved one?
Yes No
Would you like to order matching service sheet covers for the funeral?
Yes No
Do you have a funeral director?
Yes No

Please enter their contact details below (including telephone number if known)

Please enter the first part of your postcode: E.g. W9, RG1, EC16

Thank you for completing this form, to complete your design brief please enter your name, address and contact details below:
Please enter your email address:

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