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A greener goodbye starts with knowledge
Explore the latest from Lifelia, with insights into sustainable coffins, greener funerals, funeral traditions, industry news and the choices that can make a meaningful difference. Our articles are here to inform, inspire and help you make decisions that are kinder to the world, while keeping every farewell personal and meaningful.
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A coffin may look right. But has it been tested?
A coffin needs to do much more than look right. Why FFMA accreditation matters, and where to find the mark.
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A greener goodbye doesn’t have to look different
When you hear “cardboard coffin”, what do you picture? For many, it’s something very different from a traditional coffin.
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Sustainable Coffins | A greener goodbye with a sustainable coffin
A greener alternative to a traditional coffin, made in Leicestershire with woodgrain finishes and no vinyl wrap or plastic laminate.
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Cardboard and Sustainable coffins allowing us to do things differently
When someone we love dies, environmental impact is rarely the first thing we think about.
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Remembering Dolly Parton: A Life That Gave So Much Love
Celebrating the life, music and generosity of Dolly Parton.
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Woodland burials explained
What a woodland burial is, how it works, and what to think about when choosing a coffin for one.
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NFE 2026: how Lifelia’s sustainable coffins stole the show
Three days at Stoneleigh Park, planted cupcakes, bee-friendly seed bombs, and one reaction we heard again and again.
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Sustainable Coffins: Why More Families Are Choosing a Kinder, Greener Goodbye
As more people embrace sustainable living, many are considering how their final farewell can reflect the same values.
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Lifelia Returns to the National Funeral Exhibition 2026
Lifelia exhibits again at the National Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh, on Stand 170 in Hall One.
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Reflect on loss this new year with a moment of reflection
The start of a new year is a time for reflection, and for many it can also be a poignant moment.
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A Personal Touch: The Rise of Themed and Personalised Coffins
Funerals have started to look, and feel, very different, with many families celebrating a life with colour and creativity.
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Honouring Mothers Past and Present: Coping with Loss on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be hard after a loss. Some gentle ways to honour mothers past and present.
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Bonfire Night & Pet Safety: Keeping Calm Through the Fireworks
Keeping pets calm through the fireworks, with a brief history of Bonfire Night.
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Eat and Heat on a budget this winter
Tips on staying warm and eating well this winter when you’re on a budget.
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Why Are People Choosing Sustainable Coffins Over Traditional Coffins?
Why more people are choosing a sustainable coffin over a traditional wooden one.
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A Note Towards Ethical Endings: Why the Funeral Sector Should Embrace ESG Principles
Why the funeral sector should embrace environmental, social and governance principles.
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Reducing the environmental footprint of death
A video from CDS Group on lowering the carbon footprint of burial and cremation.
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Some beautiful ways to celebrate people's lives through the use of photos
Beautiful ways to celebrate people’s lives, and keep memories alive, through photos.
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End-of-life planning can be difficult but is an important aspect of life
End-of-life planning can be difficult, but it is an important part of life. Some things to think about.
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Let's rise to the massive challenges of climate change and biodiversity
There are now more than 360 natural burial sites in the UK.
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Rest in Peace Your Majesty
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Where did the idea for lifelia coffins come from?
The idea for Lifelia coffins first emerged in the print sector.
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