A tapered, six-sided container for the deceased, wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. Traditional in the UK, coffins are made from wood (oak, pine, mahogany), wicker, cardboard, or other materials. Prices range from £200 for simple options to £2,000+ for premium hardwoods.
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