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Why Oakland Veneered Coffins with Embossed Side Panels?

Oak veneer is sourced from Forest Stewardship Council certified European forests. Certification guarantees the sources are from a sustainable well managed source. The oak tree is selected, felled and boiled in water to soften the timber. The tree is then placed in a large ‘bacon slicer’ machine which slices the oak into 3mm thick veneer slices for use on the coffins. Every slice differs according to the position of the cut on the tree trunk. Many effects on the veneer are natural and depending on individual taste, either enhances or detracts from its appearance and the overall effect created for the coffins. The slices are trimmed and graded for conformity. These slices are then matched and stitched together to form the veneer sheet for the coffin. The oak is then ready to be bonded to chipboard or medium density fibre board.

These coffins have side panels that are manufactured from medium density fibre board, routered with a ‘Jacobean’ shape. These panels are then pressed with veneer. Unfortunately, at present the embossed panels are not Forest Stewardship Council certified. However, our supplier has stated the veneer is from a sustainable source. We are actively seaking a resolution to this problem and expect to have some news in the near future.

Our Environment

Mahogany/Sapele is a reddish brown hardwood grown in West Africa. As this is a type of wood on the Friends of the Earth list of 'vulnerable', we offer a Forest Stewardship Council certified mahogany style veneer instead. We're friends with FOE on Facebook - why don't join our Facebook fanpage - JC Atkinson or Group - Greener Coffins