What boards can be chosen to make coffins?

At the end of life, the coffin becomes the final resting place for people, carrying the dignity of the deceased and the grief of their loved ones. The quality of the coffin depends largely on the material selected.

What kind of boards are usually used to make coffins?

Solid wood board

1. Cypress
·Cypress has a hard texture and high density. Therefore, coffins made of cypress are relatively stable.
·Cypress has certain anti-corrosion properties. Because it contains volatile oils, oils can inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, thereby extending the service life of the coffin.
·Cypress itself has a special fragrance, which can play a role in preventing insect infestation to a certain extent.

2.Phoebe
·Phoebe is a high-grade wood, which is hard and corrosion-resistant, and can maintain a good state for a long time in the underground environment.
·Phoebe has very beautiful texture and unique luster, and the coffins made from it are very luxurious.

3.Pine
·The wood texture is straight, and the drying performance is good.
·Its texture is relatively soft and easy to process, but its anti-corrosion performance is general and its durability is slightly poor. It is used to make ordinary-grade coffins in many places.

4.Redwood
·Includes a variety of woods, such as rosewood.
·Most of these woods are dense and hard, with deep colors, and after fine processing, the surface is smooth.

5. Walnut
· Walnut has straight or staggered texture, and has medium weight, hardness, shrinkage and strength.
· This wood has good processing performance and is easy to carve and decorate. It is also relatively stable and can resist deformation to a certain extent.
· Walnut has average corrosion resistance. However, through proper anti-corrosion treatment, such as applying anti-corrosion paint, pasting coffin decorative paper, etc., its corrosion resistance can also be enhanced.

6. Oak
· Oak is divided into white oak and red oak. Oak is strong and very durable. It can withstand a certain amount of weight and pressure.
· White oak contains a component called “tannic acid”, which can help wood resist the erosion of insects and fungi.

Artificial board

1. Plywood

Plywood coffins have multi-layered wood textures and are lightweight,  an affordable and natural-looking option. Plywood is made of multiple layers of wood chips glued together, making it much more flexible in structure than solid wood.

2. Density board (MDF)

Density board, also known as fiberboard, is a man-made board made of wood fiber or other plant fiber, with urea-formaldehyde resin or other suitable adhesives applied. According to  density,  divided into high-density board, medium-density board, and low-density board. The appearance of density board can imitate hardwood.

3. Particle board

·Particle board is a board made by pressing the residues of wood or wood fiber processing, such as sawdust, shavings, etc., with adhesives and additives added. Its granular structure is more obvious.

·Particle board has weaker corrosion resistance and moisture resistance. Similar to fiberboard, it is easily damaged by humid environments.

Overall

Choosing between solid wood and artificial wood for making coffins requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as cost, durability, and environmental protection. The next blog will specifically describe the impact of cost and durability on the choice of wood.