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The first woman to make cardboard coffins custom is installed at Nîmes : under the brand abcremation, Brigitte Sabatier has indeed created the first French company specializing in “green” funerals.
She markets her invention in the Gard, Herault, Vaucluse and a few other neighboring departments. An interesting info in this period of All Saints’ Day, where we “celebrate” the deceased.
“People were fed up with not being able to choose the coffin design they wanted and having to settle for something very austere in the end. It was time to come up with something else. Decorating a coffin with photos or illustrations related to the life of the deceased does not prevent grief. People are so happy to be able to pay a special tribute that it changes everything in their way of approaching death. From my point of view, it’s not shocking to put poppies and other flowers or a pair of sneakers on a coffin, ”says Brigitte Sabatier.
Musical instruments, animals, messages
Of musical instruments, animals, birds, butterflies, landscapes or even messages personalized decorate these eco-friendly coffins. Admittedly, it is unexpected, let us say revolutionary even, but, nothing shocking: not enough to wake up a dead person.
“In 2006, when my husband died, I realized that the funeral profession had to be“ dusted off ”. Standardized ceremony, but we are all different.
Opt for the choice, personalize, pay a unique tribute to our deceased loved ones.
I did it, this alternative is in my eyes “common sense peasants”, explains Brigitte Sabatier.
The abCremation company born April 23, 2008 has been growing ever since and has inspired other funeral businesses with a storefront. “Since the dawn of time, funeral rituals have evolved according to societies. With this new generation of ecological cardboard coffins, I wanted to meet a demand by creating a modern alternative offer that primarily targets anyone aware of the environmental issue. », Explains Brigitte Sabatier.
“Since the dawn of time, funeral rituals have evolved according to societies. With this new generation of ecological cardboard coffins, I wanted to respond to a demand by creating a modern alternative offer which primarily targets anyone aware of the environmental issue. “.
“Competitive rates”
La Nîmoise adds that, “Our desire is to be a responsible economic player. We have developed a range of high environmental quality coffins at competitive prices. Thanks to this modern and innovative concept, we are the first French company specializing in “green” funerals and market to funeral directors and individuals these models in ecological cardboard, in accordance with the regulations “.
A reduced environmental footprint
The coffin is made with 4 sheets of recycled paper, four handles in natural cotton or jute. The inks are aqueous and the glue is vegetable. No toxic or biocidal product.
This material lends itself easily to variation and increases the possibilities in terms of customization. It allows families to be presented with a range of coffins, from the classic model to more poetic versions. The additional accessories, identity plate, natural cotton padding and urns, are part of this spirit close to nature.
You will not read the abCremation obituary tomorrow the day before.
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