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LifeArt Revolutionising the UK Coffin Market
- Published December 12, 2017 12:00AM UTC
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Royal opening by the Duke of Gloucester.
- The most advanced coffin manufacturing facility in the world.
- Reverses a global trend seeing traditional manufacturers closing.
- Lightweight EnviroBoard material reduces carbon emissions by 70%.
- Designed for cremation market.
- Features high-quality imagery.
LifeArt has opened its latest “Innovation Centre” in Gloucester. The state of the art facility will produce LifeArt’s internationally accredited coffins for the UK market.His Royal Highness, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester today officially opened what is the world’s greenest and most advanced coffin manufacturing facility, based on the outskirts of the city.
The royal visitor, accompanied by Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Dame Janet Trotter, unveiled a plaque before being given a tour of the Innovation Centre.
With traditional “old style” timber & MDF coffin manufacturers closing operations, around the world, LifeArt is breathing new life into the industry with the world’s leading biodegradable, eco-friendly, personalisable coffins. LifeArt has partnered with local Queen’s Innovation Award-winning company Flexmort Limited and is the ONLY coffin manufacturer expanding globally.
The funeral industry is renowned for being conservative, but the sector has been revolutionised with the arrival in the UK of LifeArt. The company, which began in Australia in 2004, produces lightweight EnviroBoard coffins which reduce emissions by up to 70%.
LifeArt is the only coffin or casket specifically designed for cremation.
Our products are fully functional and do everything required of a modern funeral process. They perform like a traditional coffin or casket, but because of their light weight they use up to 80% fewer trees and produce significantly less greenhouse gases than coffins and caskets made of MDF.
Wood fibre materials are sourced from suppliers accredited by sustainable forestry programs such as PEFC or FSC and contain a mix of virgin, recovered and recycled fibre.
LifeArt is the world’s leader in environmentally clean coffin and casket technology.
Mike Grehan is the President and CEO of LifeArt International, “LifeArt has been designed with affordability and the environment in mind….. We have had authorities around the world test and verify the strength, durability and effectiveness of our coffins. The result is noticeable, not just in minimising carbon footprint, but in the purity of the cremated remains.”
UK funeral directors have been quick to take to LifeArt, not just because it answers the growing demand for greener funerals, but because it is affordably priced. LifeArt is also much lighter and easier to handle and accommodates a range of designs.
“People can’t believe it’s not actually timber. We have invested in technology to ensure our design standards lead the industry globally”, says Mike.
The manufacturing process itself is much easier than working with MDF or particleboard. Materials utilised are chosen for their suitability for cremation. LifeArt prides itself on always pushing the innovation boundaries to make sure it uses the greenest materials.
Simon Rothwell Managing Director of LifeArt UK says “We are have established supply arrangements with various funeral directors throughout the UK. There is genuine enthusiasm from the industry, because they recognise the public demand for affordable prices and green alternatives. If the first funeral were being held today, LifeArt would be the only choice, because it is designed for cremation.”
About The LifeArt Company Pty Ltd
Population growth of major cities has resulted in cremation as the leading method of body disposal globally. Regulation of emissions is a major issue for governments and industry. LifeArt has patented technology for low emission coffins & caskets which can be used just like traditional products. With recent improved performance and lower costs, LifeArt has established itself as a reliable international supplier. It is seeking to establish manufacturing facilities in partnership with leading funeral industry players in several markets. With their small footprint, low capital cost and break even at low volumes LifeArt Innovation Centres set the benchmark for the future of coffins & caskets.
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