A simple alternative

Build your own pine casket in under 30 minutes with this handcrafted casket kit, delivered directly to your door.

You don't need to buy your casket from a funeral home.

Ideal for both immediate use or future planning, it can be assembled in under 30 minutes using only the included rubber mallet.
With all-wood construction and no metal, the kit is ideal for green burial or cremation.

Flat packed and ready to build

No other tools needed

Assembles with wooden pegs

No drilling or glue required

Put it together in 30 minutes

Detailed instructions included

fiddlehead casket kit

Regular price $ 1,185.00 CAD Sale

Style

Finally, a casket that aligns with the way you live

-Easy to assemble in 30 minutes with the included mallet. No experience or tools required!

-Environmentally friendly, certified at the highest level by the Green Burial Council.

-Handcrafted in our workshop by Red Seal Cabinet Maker, Jeremy Burrill, so you can feel confident that it's beautiful, made with care, and of the highest quality.

-Two add-on options: (1) transform your casket into a bookcase for years of use or (2) unbleached cotton fabric parts to form a mattress and pillow (filling not included).

*Please note that orders shipped to the USA are subject to duty when crossing the border. Roughly USD$25.

**January 2025: Orders shipped to the USA may also be subject to tariffs, currently proposed at 25% for all Canadian-made goods.

Simple 30 minute assembly

Everything you need

The fiddlehead casket kit comes with everything you need to build your own natural pine, metal-free casket. Each kit includes the following:

- 45 wooden dowels (38 required)
- rubber mallet
- 13 wood parts
- detailed step by step instructions with photos

Every casket kit is hand crafted by master craftsman Jeremy Burrill of fiddlehead casket company, packaged for simplified shipping and direct delivery.

Testimonials

Your instructions and videos made it so easy for me to put it together. Keep up the great work!
Deanna M.

At his funeral, many of our family and friends commented on the casket and how perfect it was for T. I cannot thank you enough.
I have just ordered another to tuck away for myself.
Anna B.

The casket you made for my uncle was simple and absolutely stunning. Thank you for the work, it was very reflective of him.
Ama M.

As Green as it Gets

No nails or screws - just wood.

Peace of Mind

Store your own casket for the future, and cross it off your list.

Everything you Need

Build a casket for yourself, or a loved one.

Bookshelf casket kit

Regular price $ 1,530.00 CAD Sale

Love the idea of a simple pine casket but won’t need it for a while? Put it to work right now! This bookshelf option adds 5 adjustable solid pine shelves.

As always:

"Flat-packed" and delivered directly to your door.

Made of locally sourced solid eastern white pine wood.

Do-it-yourself, flat-pack to finished casket in under 30 minutes.

Includes step-by-step instructions and a hammer for assembly.

*Please note that orders shipped to the USA are subject to duty when crossing the border. Roughly USD$40

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Handcrafted Green Burial Options

For a simple, minimalistic burial, a shroud is often used to minimize impact on the environment.

Natural Cotton Burial Shroud

Regular price ~~$ 0.00 CAD~~ $ 320.00 CAD Sale

Package-type shroud with pocket for a back board up to 12 inches wide x 6 feet long (not included). Fabric measures roughly 8' x 10', slightly larger than a flat sheet for a king size bed. Also included are 5 ties, each 6' long. Material is natural unbleached cotton. Enter discount code SHROUDSHIP to offset calculated shipping charges.