01/06/2026
Shocking read about the monopoly of Invocare, but we will continue to offer choice.
https://www.facebook.com/share/18gz7giPKe/
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. ⚰️
When planning a funeral, most people immediately think of a coffin or a casket. But there is another option gaining traction in mainstream Australia — and it involves no box at all.
It’s called a shroud, and while it has been a sacred tradition in Muslim, Jewish, and Bahá’í cultures for centuries, it is now becoming widely available for cremations.
In fact, Australia's largest funeral provider, InvoCare, just quietly approved shrouded cremations at around 20 of its sites across NSW and Queensland.
But there’s an interesting twist... 🤔
InvoCare won’t be actively advertising this option to its clients, probably because coffins are so lucrative. It’s primarily being opened up for other funeral directors who 'rent' their cremators.
What does this mean for you? If you or a loved one wants a shrouded cremation, you have to ask for it. And if your chosen provider says no? Find one who will.
Read my blog to learn about:
👉 The history of shrouds
👉 The practicalities (like why a timber "shroud bearer" is required)
👉 Why many people don't like the idea
👉 The psychological impact on crematorium staff handling the organic shape of a human form rather than a box.
READ MORE HERE: https://thebottomdrawerbook.com.au/2026/05/30/shrouded-cremation-enters-the-mainstream/
What do you think? Is it something you'd consider?
xLisa
Author & 'deathie'.
