What is a Coffin?
A coffin is a funerary box used for viewing or keeping a corpse, either for burial or cremation. Coffins are sometimes referred to as casket, particularly in American English.
Cheap Coffin Prices In South Africa
At its most affordable, it will cost around R800. But this price can go as high as R50,000 or more. On average, though, a coffin will cost around R8,000.
How much is a standard coffin in South Africa?
According to various sources, the plainest coffin could cost a little over R700 while an average casket could cost around R8 000.
Top-of-the-range coffins sell for between R37 500 and R50 000 or more. When planning a burial, you’ll have to purchase a grave.
How long can a coffin last?
Typically, no casket will last longer than 80 to 100 years underground in a “presentable” form, regardless of the material it is constructed from.
Cheaper coffins may decompose in as few as 10 years. Biodegradable caskets made of materials like wicker will usually decay in three to four years.
How much weight can a coffin hold?
Standard caskets usually weigh 160 to 220 lbs (72.5 to 100 kg), depending on the material. They can carry a body that weighs up to 300 lbs (136 kg).
Oversized caskets typically weigh 220 to 280 lbs (100 to 113 kg) and have a weight capacity of around 500 lbs (227 kg).
What makes a coffin heavy?
The weight of the casket depends on the material used. For example, a thinner piece of wood, such as plywood would typically be a lot lighter than a casket made of bronze or copper.
Other factors that affect the weight of a casket include the size, decoration, and materials used on the inside.