MOURNER'S PARTICIPATION COFFIN

Abstract

A coffin arrangement comprises a single or double layered panel material, the exterior having removable participation indicia modules nested inside debossed shapes on each side of the coffin, being the lid, the sides, and the end panels. Indicia Modules may be removed from the coffin before, during or after a funeral service so that family and friends can share their “final words” by placing indicia on the indicia modules. The indicia modules may be placed back to their original position via a numeric control system on the coffin and the indicia modules. The modules may be fastened to the coffin by mechanical and non-mechanical means including friction fit or the likes. Indicia modules may be removed and kept as memorabilia before, during or after the service.

Claims

1. A coffin manufactured for the purpose of participation by mourners, with a complete exterior appearance comprising means of allowing mourners to participate in a funeral service by defining indicia directly to a plurality of removable indicia modules and returning said indicia modules to its original position on the coffin before, during or after the funeral service;

2. A coffin according to claim 1 comprising one or more de-bossed shapes containing removable indicia modules

3. A coffin according to claim 1 wherein any exterior surface such as side panels, end panels and lid panels contain de-bossed shapes with removable indicia modules

4. A coffin according to claim 1 where one or all panels are manufactured by a laminate of 2 or more panels of which the outer panel has shapes cut from the panel before laminated to the inner panel to form a completed panel with de-bossed shapes

5. A coffin according to claim 1 manufactured from wood, steel, hardboard, cardboard, artificial wood, plastic or any other suitable material or process including, but not limited to injection moulding

6. A coffin according to claim 1 containing indicia Modules for the purpose of mourner's participation before, during or after a funeral service

7. A coffin according to claim 6 containing Indicia modules of any number, size or shape

8. A coffin according to claim 6 containing Indicia Modules where the Indicia Module is thinner than the depth of the de-bossed area to make provision for mechanical or non mechanical means of attachment

9. A coffin according to claim 6 containing indicia modules with a recess on the rear of the module to make provision for any mechanical or non-mechanical means of attachment to a coffin

10. A coffin according to claim 6 where indicia modules have an additional recess to hold or store a pen that is used to write indicia on the indicia module before, during or after the funeral service

11. A coffin according to claim 1 where a recess within the de-bossed sections makes provision for any mechanical or non-mechanical means of attaching a indicia module to the coffin

12. A coffin according to claims 1 where an additional recess within the de-bossed sections makes provision to hold or store a pen that is used to write indicia onto the indicia module before, during or after the funeral service

13. A coffin according to claim 1 where the coffin appears complete once all indicia modules are attached to the coffin and incomplete when removed before, during or after the funeral service

14. A coffin according to claim 1 where the indicia modules are marked with identification marks corresponding to identification marks within the de-bossed areas

15. A coffin according to claim 1 where all indicia modules may be removed and kept as memorabilia

16. A coffin according to claim 1 where indicia may be received via any online messaging service and placed on the indicia surface by a third party before, during or after a service

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an indicia surfaced coffin

[0034] FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of multiple indicia modules with indicia surfaces on the outer surface of the coffin arrangement

[0035] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a double layered corrugated cardboard coffin with window frames that are die-cut on the lid and side panels on the outer panel of the casket to form de-bossed shapes. The cut our sections that were removed to form the de-bossing now forms the indicia modules used for participation indicia.

[0036] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a dome shaped casket with indicia modules

[0037] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of two corrugated cardboard coffins, one with removed indicia modules and the other with indicia modules placed back after participation

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] With reference to the principles of the innovative embodiments, written description would be made with reference to the drawings below;

[0039] FIG. 1 shows an indicia module included coffin arrangement (10) that includes features of the present invention;

[0040] At least one or multiple modules (13) with indicia surface (12) for allowing a user to define indicia before, during or after the service on the said indicia surface (12) and place the module (13) back to its original position on the coffin arrangement

[0041] The indicia (18) may include words, letters, numbers or signage and may be added by way of hand-written indicia, printed, engraved, laser cut or other acceptable means.

[0042] The multiple indicia modules (13) may be cut from the outer layer of the coffin (10) when the coffin panels are manufactured by more than one layer and may be cut on any of the side, end or top panels, or all simultaneously.

[0043] A removed indicia module (13) leaves a de-bossed frame (14) on the coffin arrangement (10) and once the indicia(18) has been added to the indicia surface (12) and placed back to its original position(14) a flush surface appearance is achieved to that of a traditional coffin.

[0044] Within the de-bossed section (14) on the coffin arrangement (10) there is provided a further recess (16) to make provision of any mechanical or non-mechanical fastener. EXAMPLE—an additional recess (16) may contain a magnet that is flush with the level of the de-bossed area (14) once placed into the recess (16) to ensure that the magnet, or any other form of fastener or adhesive, does not protrude.

[0045] FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the coffin arrangement (10) with some indicia modules untouched, one partly removed, and one totally removed showing the recessed area (20) to make provision for any form of fastening, mechanical or non-mechanical. EXAMPLE—a steel plate may be placed within the recessed area (20) that forms a flush surface once inserted and glued inside the recessed area. Because of the steel plate not protruding it will allow the indicia module to give a flushed exterior surface to the coffin (10) once placed in its original position.

[0046] FIG. 2 further shows some indicia modules (13) with indicia added to the indicia surface (18) placed back to its original position on the coffin arrangement (10)

[0047] Indicia Modules (13) may be removed from the coffin arrangement (10) before, during or after the service by way of mechanical or non-mechanical tools. EXAMPLE—in the event that the indicia models were held to the coffin by way of a magnet based in the recess provided within the de-bossed shape (16) and a steel plate based in the recess provided on the back of the indicia module (20) then the indicia module may be removed from the coffin by way of using a stronger magnet (22) than the one holding the indicia module in place. Other mechanical and non-mechanical tools may also be used such as a suction cup.

[0048] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a coffin arrangement (10) manufactured from double layered cardboard. The outer layer of the cardboard coffin arrangement (10) has di-cut shapes on the lid and/or side panels and/or end panels forming de-bossed shapes (14). The shapes that have been cut from the outer layer will form the indicia modules (13). Said Indicia modules may be held to the de-bossed area by way of friction fit or other mechanical or non-mechanical adhesive. EXPAMLE—a thin layer of glue or double-sided tape may be used to hold each indicia module in place.

[0049] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a coffin arrangement (10) that is manufactured from a double layer corrugated cardboard and has a dome shaped lid. Participation Indicia modules cover the outer layer of the coffin arrangement (10) on the side panels, end panels and lid.

[0050] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of two double layered corrugated cardboard coffins, one with removed indicia modules and the other with indicia modules placed back in their original position after participation before, during or after the funeral service.

[0051] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of indicia module containing additional recess on the rear (19) that makes provision to hold or store a pen that is used to write indicia on the indicia module before, during or after the service