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Artistic coffins: A new trend for individual farewells in Ternitz!
Find out how artistically designed coffins in Ternitz offer a personal touch for farewell - available from March 22nd.
Artistic coffins: A new trend for individual farewells in Ternitz!
In Ternitz, Lower Austria, farewell to deceased relatives will in future focus not only on flowers and mourning, but on a personal work of art: individually designed coffins. Christian Garlik, a local undertaker, reports that more and more people want to give their deceased a creative and memorable final greeting. “It's not just the coffin as a wooden box that counts, but also how beautifully designed it can be,” explains Garlik, while he aims to work with artists to artistically refine coffins. An example of this is a coffin painted with poppies that has already been used for a funeral - although the official art coffins will only be available for sale from March 22nd, like that ORF reported.
New forms of farewell
The demand for such ornate coffins not only reflects the desire for individuality, but is also a step towards less fear and discomfort around the subject of death. Karin Posch, an artist involved in this project, says: “If coffins are painted, it might take away some of the fear or discomfort.” To make design easier, Garlik provides a warehouse where families can get creative themselves. If desired, the coffins can be individually decorated for both burial and cremation.
The concept of artistic coffins fits into the trend towards a more conscious burial culture. But what many people don't know: There are different types of coffins, each with their own properties, materials and costs. Loud Ablison There are coffins and coffin baskets, which are often used interchangeably but have different shapes. While traditional wooden coffins and metal coffins remain popular, the demand for eco-friendly options shows that more and more people are placing value on sustainable burial methods.
To truly do justice to the deceased, families should consider the option of personalization. Many funeral homes now offer coffins that can be customized with personal design elements such as symbols or colors to reflect the life of the deceased. The farewell thus becomes lively and individual, and the selection of a coffin becomes a process that can capture the special values and stories of the deceased.