He Said, Bury Me in a Cardboard Box - ”So We Did!

Some people say things in passing, never expecting anyone to take them seriously. But in the case of our mate Bob, when he declared, Just bury me in a cardboard box, his family did exactly that. And let’s just say, Bob’s final send-off was anything but ordinary.

Bob – The No-Nonsense, Straight-Talking Legend

Bob wasn’t one for tradition. He didn’t believe in unnecessary spending, and he certainly didn’t see the point in an expensive casket.

Why spend thousands on a box that goes in the ground? Just chuck me in a cardboard one and call it a day, he’d say over Sunday lunch, to the eye-rolls of his family.

Well, Bob, challenge accepted.

A Funeral That Was So Bob

When the time came, Bob’s family honoured his wish, right down to the cardboard coffin. But they didn’t stop there. They made it a proper Bob-style affair:

His grandkids decorated the coffin with doodles, jokes, and a few stick figures that may or may not have been Bob holding a beer.

His best mates wrote farewell messages, some of which were not safe for church.

And, in true Bob fashion, the whole thing ended with a backyard BBQ instead of a formal wake.

Because if Bob had a motto, it was No fuss, no nonsense, just good company and a cold one.

The Rise of the Eco-Friendly Farewell

Jokes aside, cardboard coffins (e.g. Daisybox) are no longer just for people like Bob. More Australians are choosing eco-friendly funeral options that are simple, sustainable, and affordable.

And let’s be real, why spend a fortune on a casket when you could put that money towards a celebration of life instead?

Thinking Outside the (Cardboard) Box?

At FuneralSmart, we make sure you get the farewell you want, whether that’s a no-frills, eco-friendly send-off or something with a personal touch.

Because funerals shouldn’t be about traditions you have to follow. They should be about the person being remembered, right down to the box they’re sent off in.

Want to learn more? Visit FuneralSmart today. Just don’t blame us if your family actually follows through on your casual funeral requests.