by joshua2 | Media
We wanted to let you know that we’ve just introduced a larger sized coffin into our Expression range. It’s available in all our standard and personalised designs.
Above is the Succulents of Colour Expression Coffin design shown in both our standard and new, larger size.
The dimensions of this new size are:
Internally: L2000 x W600 x D380 (mm)
Externally: L2070 x W670 x D410 (mm) [add extra width for handles]
The new size comes with the familiar Expression Coffin shape: flat lid with rolled edges and no mouldings.
Of course, our regular ‘standard’ size Expression coffin is still available too.
When you require this larger coffin, just refer to it on your order as the ‘2000x600x380 size’ Expression.
by joshua2 | Media
I want to share some good news with you about a national award we’ve just won.
I’ll tell you more about it later, but first…
You may have already seen our online design-your-own coffin tool on the website.
But I know that when you’re doing an arrangement, it’s not always easy (or practical) to get onto a computer with a family to create a coffin design – especially in their home.
So, we’ve developed a simple, 1-page, PDF template for manually designing personalised coffins with families.
This printable template shows you the flattened coffin sides, ends and lid.
This allows you or the family to draw or write on it and make notes about how certain images are to be used and where they should be placed.
You can also jot down other ideas about the design in the ‘notes’ section.
Then, once you’re back at the office:
- Take a photo of the completed template on your mobile or just scan it and email it back to us; and
- Email us the images the family would like used on their coffin.
We’ll create the design from the completed template and notes, then email a 3D proof back to you to share with the family, for their approval (or modification).
This template can also be used for people wanting to pre-arrange their funeral with you.
They can write down their coffin ideas and keep this record with you, or with their other personal information to be referred to on their passing.
Contact us for your copy of the template. It really is simple to use…and especially useful for in-home arrangements.
And that award I mentioned…
Ashton Manufacturing have just been announced as one of the winners of Westpac’s Businesses of Tomorrow awards for 2018.
This is what Westpac say about this award…
“Businesses of Tomorrow is a program designed to reward and recognise businesses with the drive to shape Australia’s future. These businesses may be large or small and they don’t need to be a Westpac customer, however they all share the following strengths:
- Demonstrate a clear purpose and vision.
- Deeply understand their customers’ needs.
- Have the capability to meet tomorrow’s challenges.”
by joshua2 | Media
Have you ever scratched a coffin and needed to fix it quickly (and properly)?
If you have, then the new video on our website’s Resources section is made for you…
This short 1 minute 58 second video featuring Tim Cowell, one of our polishing experts, shows you just how easily a scratch can be touched-up.
Tim demonstrates the 3 materials you need to use, and how to use each of them.
You’ll be surprised how quickly a touch-up can be completed.
Why not share the video with your staff?
by joshua2 | Media
Were you one of the 1.9 billion people that watched the coverage of the royal wedding on the weekend?
If you’re like me, there’s one part of the wedding that will stick in your mind forever…
It wasn’t the perfect 21-degree day in Windsor;
It wasn’t Ms Markle’s £387,000 wedding dress;
Nor was it the 19-year-old cello prodigy playing Ave Maria to the gathering of 600…
…It was the speech by Chicago-born bishop Michael Curry.
If you didn’t see it, Bishop Curry’s 13 minute and 40 second unscripted sermon was a lively departure from traditional British royal wedding sermons.
It was more performance than speech.
But it was a wonderful speech nonetheless. The unforgettable sermon was full of encouragement and wisdom on ‘love’, for the young couple.
And, being memorable and unique is a good thing.
It sets you apart from other people. And in the funeral industry, this means you can stand out from your increasing competition.
Here’s one very simple thing you can do in your funeral home to stand apart from other companies…
You can offer coffins that are new and innovative.
Take the Artisan for instance.
It’s not a coffin. And you can’t really call it a casket.
Because it’s different… it’s innovative.
This award-winning design will be a real focal point in your coffin/casket range. It will demonstrate to families that your funeral home is a progressive company, offering the latest products.
The Artisan has a domed lid which is easily removed. Plus, it features unique low sides.
This gives your families a more intimate viewing experience – especially when they can sit alongside the deceased, rather than having to stand and look down into the coffin.
The 6 handles are cleverly formed into the base of the coffin too.
It comes with a thick wool mattress and pillow for added visual comfort for the deceased.
It has generous internal dimensions as well: length = 195cm, width = 57cm, depth = 33cm.
Its innovative design and minimal use of natural materials meant it was chosen for display in the prestigious New York Smithsonian Design Exhibition.
Following this, the Artisan was shown around the United States for a further two years as part of the Smithsonian’s travelling exhibition.
I’m sure you’d agree, that during these challenging times it’s becoming more important to stand out in an industry quickly becoming crowded.
If you’re looking for ways to stand out from your competition, then why not introduce the Artisan into your coffin range.
Contact us now and we’ll send you some high-res images and more information about this remarkable design.
Related video: You’ll be amazed at the care and craftsmanship that goes into making our beautiful Artisan casket
by joshua2 | Media
Lighthouse photos really do make beautiful coffin designs.
Especially this panoramic lighthouse photo our designers Natasha and Vanessa sourced to create this coffin and urn.
The Byron Bay Lighthouse Expression Coffin is one of our latest designs I wanted to share with you.
I’m sure you’d agree that lighthouses seem to hold significant meaning for many people. There’s something symbolic about them: strength, guidance, hope etc.
Combine that, and people’s love of the ocean and this may become a very popular design.
Did you know Expression Coffins are patented? They’re not like other coffins.
Here’s what makes them unique…
We use a modern coffin design which features rounded lid edges with no mouldings. This allows our image wraps to flow seamlessly into, around and under the coffin.
We make the raw coffins in-house from E-Zero Customwood (MDF). This is the most eco-friendly fibreboard and is Australian grown timber. You can confidently use it for both burial and cremation.
We use only water-based inks. These don’t contain solvents.
You may select any handles and drapery you wish. Then, we can trim and mount the coffin for you… so it’s funeral-ready.
Our coffins are all handmade in Australia, then delivered on our truck to your funeral home for the funeral.
Each coffin is part of our Memorial Tree Program. A certificate is issued with each coffin to explain the tree planting actions taken on your client family’s behalf.
They’re a larger standard size. Funeral directors appreciate the extra room in the coffins: L1900 x W550 x D325 (mm).
Matching ashes urns are available for every design. Families may like this option as a lasting memento.
Any design is possible. We have a database of millions of high-res images we can use to create a special coffin for any family you are serving.
Would you like a unique design for your funeral home? Get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Click here for the Expression Coffins website
