One certainty in life is death, and no one can predict when it will arrive. Still, preparation can begin today, well before the day of mourning. Everything that happens on the day of mourning moves quickly, but behind it all there are many things that need to be arranged. One of them is a quality coffin.
A quality coffin is usually used as the resting place for the body before burial. In general, coffins are widely used by people of certain faiths, because they often have funeral traditions that require a coffin. A coffin is also used to honor the deceased in their final moments. In some situations, a coffin helps lay to rest the victims of accidents so that the family is not distressed when seeing the victim's final condition.
A coffin comes in many shapes, sizes, and qualities, which depend on the materials used during production. To get the best quality, there are several things to consider when choosing a coffin. Here are tips for choosing a coffin of good quality worth keeping in mind.
1. Choose good-quality wood
When choosing a coffin, pay attention to the type of wood used to make it. Good wood will certainly affect the quality of the coffin. Solid wood is commonly used for coffins because it is known to be durable. Some coffins are also made from harbot wood or fiber. However, these materials are rarely used for coffins because they are less durable.
2. Match it to your budget
When ordering a coffin, make sure the price fits the budget set aside for the day of mourning. Don't let the budget run out when many other items are still needed. The price of a coffin is usually determined by the quality of the wood used. However, a lower price does not necessarily mean poor material quality. For example, with MDF material, the price is around IDR 3 million for an adult coffin, yet the quality is still quite good.
3. Choose a coffin shape that fits your religious beliefs
For certain religions, the burial process requires specific rites. That is why not every religion uses a coffin during burial. What about bodies that tested positive for Covid-19? Today there are coffins designed specifically for Muslims. Unlike ordinary coffins, these are taller and narrower. This is so the body is positioned as if facing the qibla. Choosing this kind of coffin is important so that the burial still follows the applicable rules.
4. Choose an order that includes a funeral service package
Today some places that take orders for quality coffins offer funeral service packages. The services include ambulance transport and body preparation services. This offer can be considered when ordering a coffin. Besides being convenient, the package is also more economical, so the family does not need to look for separate services to handle the body. Still unsure where to order a coffin and funeral services together? Kamboja is a solution that provides professional funeral arrangement services.
Kamboja is a funeral protection service who help families take care of everything needed when the time of mourning arrives. The services range from administrative needs, burial location, arranging the deceased and the coffin, to transportation for the deceased and the family. Kamboja's complete service makes it easier for families to manage the funeral process. Kamboja offers protection fees that are affordable, starting from IDR 35,000/month. Kamboja will help arrange the funeral proceedings well, so that families do not need to prepare for the funeral needs themselves. Kamboja provides services for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung and various other areas on the island of Java.
These are a few tips to consider when choosing a coffin. It is wise to prepare for these needs well in advance. This way, the family will not struggle to find all the funeral supplies. We never know whether the family left behind will be ready, both emotionally and financially.
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The Kamboja team writes guides on bereavement, funeral arrangements and funeral planning to help families in Indonesia.
