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May 12, 2009
Coffin Couches
Long story short: They recycle caskets collected from funeral homes that, under California state law, cannot be sold to the general public and cannot be used as final resting places because of "slight cosmetic inconsistencies."
From the website:
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Welcome to Coffin Couches
We at Coffin Couches have the mindset of
thinking "Green" and we know it is different
but we strongly believe in recycling. Our niche
happens to be 18 gauge steel coffins which we
collected from local funeral homes primarily in
Southern California. It is a health and safety law that
funeral homes cannot resell used coffins to the general
public. We approached funeral directors with the attitude
of recycling. These coffins are not used for burial due to
slight cosmetic inconsistencies. They are reconfigured and
modified resulting in a finished product — a unique one-of-a-
kind coffin couch. If you notice (although it may be too small) the six
cast iron heavy duty legs are embossed with the universal biohazard
insignia. The reason we utilize this sign is because safety is our utmost
concern. If you are not aware, once a human body is placed in a coffin
it is considered biohazard tissue. The legs have the embossed insignia for
precautionary reasons in the event body fluids are exchanged on these coffins.
Perhaps you would feel safe knowing that you are at a designated biohazard scene!
Ha!!
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Thirteen styles to choose from.
From $3,500.
Apply within.
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