Kiwi Coffin Club Christchurch Charitable Trust

Affordable, thoughtfully made coffins for the people of Canterbury — helping families create the farewell they want, with compassion, practical care and dignity.

Our Story

Established 2019

The Kiwi Coffin Club Christchurch Charitable Trust was established in 2019 to help people in Canterbury access affordable, thoughtfully made coffins. Donna worked alongside the Bishopdale MenZshed, who build the coffins for us with care and practical skill. Any profits we make help the MenZshed build baby coffins, also known as Angel Boxes, for families who need them. These are supplied to parents free of charge, usually through Christchurch Women's Hospital.

Donna is our liaison person for adult, young adults and children's coffins.
Jill is our liaison person for baby coffins, also known as Angel Boxes.
Our Aim

Our Aim

Our aim is to make affordable coffins for the people of Canterbury, helping families create the farewell they want for themselves and their loved ones. We also support grieving new parents by providing a suitable baby coffin for their little one.

We support families of children who have passed away before their time with compassion, practical care, and dignity.

Standard Coffin Sizes

  • 1600 mm approx. 5 ft 2 in
  • 1680 mm approx. 5 ft 6 in
  • 1750 mm approx. 5 ft 9 in
  • 1880 mm approx. 6 ft 2 in
  • 1980 mm approx. 6 ft 6 in
Other coffin sizes can be made to order if required.
Ashes Boxes

Ashes Boxes

These are made in three different sizes. They are made out of Rimu if available, or pine.

Recent Work

Every casket, angel box and urn is finished with respect, creativity and attention to detail. Families can choose a simple finish or add colour, polish, artwork or other personal touches.

To discuss your requirements and your arrangements, please contact us. We willingly share our knowledge and help you organise the farewell you would wish for.
Contact Us Today

Contact Us

We're here to help, with compassion and without judgement.

To discuss your requirements and arrangements, please get in touch. We willingly share our knowledge and help you organise the farewell you would wish for.
  • Adult & Young People Coffins — Donna: 021 360 835
  • Baby Coffins (Angel Boxes) — Jill: 021 260 2577
  • Administration — Patricia: 021 035 1074
  • Email: kiwicoffinclubchristchurch18@gmail.com