DS Smith and abCrémation launch new cardboard coffins

13 Apr 2016
DS Smith

Challenge : New standards imposed

The Ministry of Health and ANSES (France’s National Agency for food security, the environment and work) recently dusted off funeral regulations that had not changed since 1967. Now all coffins used in cremations must meet rigorous standards validated through mechanical testing and climactic, atmospheric and specific emissions.

Our Approach : Collaboration and Innovation

Collaboration between DS Smith and abCrémation resulted in a unique, patented product that offers families a funeral with an ecologically and economically responsible approach.

abCrémation company's founder, Brigitte Sabatier welcomes its collaboration with DS Smith:

Mutual trust established from the beginning of the partnership has enabled us to grow a little known product and move from a niche, local market to an international market.— Brigitte Sabatier, abCrémation's founder

Result

Increased sales thanks to growing export potential
Peace of mind for consumers that all regulations and standards are safely met
Better environmental performance through 100% corrugated cardboard composition (natural fibre) and printing with aqueous inks
An economical, compact coffin in standard size (1.90m to 0.50m, Lyon shape), supporting a load of 230kg and delivered on pallets to abCrémation’s warehouse
More potential sales as other sizes will be offered
Increased sales through customisation done by abCrémation

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DS Smith and abCrémation launch new cardboard coffins

Challenge : New standards imposed

Our Approach : Collaboration and Innovation

Result

See also

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Worldwide distributor of sealants invests in a reusable packaging produced from recycled tubes of seal and glue

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Tuoreboxi delivers sustainability, automation and better branding for Ab Chipsters Food Oy

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