Fear of premature burial was widespread in 18th and 19th century Europe, leading to the invention of the safety coffin. Over thirty different designs were patented in Germany in the second half of the 19th century.
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I like this idea. still looks good but doesn’t cause as much waste. I read that most coffins are lined with silk and other expensive materials. Such a waste of talent and resources when you think how many coffins are created and burned every single day.
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Safety coffins were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries due to a widespread fear of being buried alive.
Most designs of safety coffins utilize traditional signaling methods, but I found a Google Patent for a digital safety coffin.
There are numerous designs for safety coffins.
Never thought of this, but on alibaba they still cost over 300 just for the liner (urr bodybag)
I like this idea. still looks good but doesn’t cause as much waste. I read that most coffins are lined with silk and other expensive materials. Such a waste of talent and resources when you think how many coffins are created and burned every single day.
Looks like the US didn’t bother even with the liners in their death camps. Watch this if you can handle it.
watch this, some people are just going with actual cardboard coffins – they cost 3 bucks to make. Not sure if I want to go in one of those though.
Join the coffin club (?) innit
This one looks okay, plus it is affordable and eco-friendly.