Online eco and custom coffin supplier

Funeral directors who want extra ranges, families arranging a funeral themselves, and people pre-planning.

You buy at trade price and sell at a mark-up, with delivery charged separately. Some suppliers also earn from add-ons like linings, nameplates and keepsakes.

• Sensitive, patient communication
• Supplier negotiation
• Basic website and order management

• Biosecurity rules if you import timber, wicker or bamboo products, check with the Australian Government's biosecurity department
• Australian Consumer Law, including clear pricing, refunds and delivery promises
• Storage space and a way to transport large items safely
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Whether your state has funeral industry rules that affect suppliers, check with your state or territory regulator
• Late or damaged deliveries, which are very costly when a funeral date is fixed

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, any sample stock and your storage and delivery arrangements. These are estimates, so confirm supplier pricing before you budget.

If you import timber, wicker or bamboo products, check biosecurity rules with the Australian Government's biosecurity department. Check Australian Consumer Law on pricing, refunds and delivery, insurance cover, and whether your state or territory has funeral industry rules affecting suppliers.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your supplier range, pricing and how many funeral directors or families you reach. That is revenue, not profit. It typically takes at least around 8 hours a week.