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.
The National Funeral Exhibition 2026 may now be over, but the conversations it sparked around sustainability, innovation and the future of funeral care are only just beginning.
For the Lifelia team, the three-day exhibition was an incredible opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new visitors to our stand and show how sustainable coffins can give families a greener choice without compromising on appearance, quality or dignity.
“It’s cardboard? I thought it was a traditional coffin.”
Without doubt, one of the highlights of the show was watching visitors discover our traditional wood-effect coffin. Time and again, visitors approached our stand assuming it was a conventional laminate coffin. The surprise on their faces when they learnt it was made from sustainable cardboard was priceless.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive:
- “I genuinely thought this was a traditional coffin.”
- “The finish is remarkable.”
- “It’s incredibly lightweight yet feels so substantial.”
These conversations reinforced what we have always believed: families should not have to choose between sustainability and tradition.
Thank you for visiting
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our stand over the three days. Whether you stopped by to learn more about the range, to talk about the future of greener funerals, or simply to enjoy one of our famous seedling cupcakes, it was a pleasure to meet you.
This year, alongside our cupcakes, we introduced bee-friendly seed bombs as a giveaway, designed to support local wildlife, and a wonderful talking point throughout the exhibition.
