Bespoke Coffins
Create a Coffin That Tells Their Story
Every life is unique, and sometimes a particular photograph, favourite place, lifelong passion or treasured memory can help tell the story of the person being remembered.
At Rounce Funeral Services in Worthing, we can help you explore the possibilities of a bespoke coffin design. Working from your ideas, photographs and memories, we can help create a personalised design that reflects the individuality of your loved one and the things that mattered to them.
Whether you have a clear idea in mind or simply need a little inspiration, we'll guide you through the process with care, understanding and practical advice.
A Design That Reflects Their Life
A bespoke coffin gives you the freedom to create a design around the things that made your loved one who they were.
Perhaps they had a passion for motorbikes, music, gardening or a particular football team. Maybe they loved travelling, treasured family photographs, collected something special or had a favourite place.
You could bring together photographs, meaningful words, poetry, colours or several different themes, or adapt one of our existing pictorial designs.
There is no single right way to approach a bespoke design. If you're unsure where to begin, we'll listen to your ideas and help you explore the possibilities.
STEP 1
Choose a Starting Point
Begin with one of our existing pictorial coffin designs, or choose a simple design that can be personalised to reflect your loved one's life.
The starting design provides the foundation for the finished coffin. You can build on it with photographs, colours, favourite things and other meaningful details.
STEP 2
Gather Your Memories and Ideas
Bring together the photographs, postcards, colours, words or other personal details you'd like to include.
You don't need to create the finished design yourself. Simply share your ideas with us and explain what each element means to you. We'll help turn those thoughts into a proposed design.
STEP 3
Review and Approve Your Design
We'll arrange for a visual of your proposed design to be prepared and shared with you for approval or requested alterations.
Once you're happy with the final design, we'll confirm the arrangements and expected timescale for the finished coffin.
Examples of Bespoke Coffin Designs
Sometimes it is easier to understand what is possible by seeing how other families have chosen to reflect a loved one's life.
Our examples demonstrate how personal interests, photographs and memories can be brought together to create a distinctive design.
Jack's Fabulous Tattoo
For Jack, tattoos were a form of living art — personal designs that helped express his individuality.
His bespoke coffin reflected something that was an important part of who he was.
Mary's Poetic Words
Mary loved language, poetry and beautiful quotations.
Her design incorporated the written word, reflecting a personal passion that meant a great deal to her.
Steve's Motorbiking
Steve loved the freedom of the open road and would take every opportunity to head out on his motorbike, whatever the weather.
His design celebrated a passion that brought him so much enjoyment.
Anne's Photo Collection
Anne and her family had accumulated many photographs of special times together.
Her bespoke design reflected those shared memories and the importance of family life.
Tom's Pinball Machine
Tom was a keen pinball enthusiast and even owned his own machine, which took pride of place in his living room. His bespoke design reflected a hobby that was central to his life.
Graham's Photo Montage
A collection of cherished photographs brought together memories of travel, family and a life filled with experiences.
Each bespoke design is individual. The examples above illustrate different approaches to personalisation; the options available for your own design will depend on your requirements and the agreed arrangements.
Bespoke Coffin Prices and Timescales
Creating a bespoke coffin allows you to go beyond our existing pictorial designs and create something that reflects the individual life, interests and memories of someone special.
Bespoke Cardboard Coffins — £795
Our bespoke cardboard coffins can feature personal photographs, meaningful words, favourite colours, hobbies or a design created especially for your family. Whether you have a clear idea in mind or would appreciate some guidance, we can help you develop a design that feels right.
Bespoke Wood Coffins — £1,095
For families who prefer a traditional wooden coffin, a bespoke design can combine a personal tribute with the appearance and feel of wood. This provides another way to create a coffin that reflects the person being remembered.
Design and approval
We will guide you through the design process and arrange for a visual proof to be prepared for your approval before the design is finalised. The time required will depend on the complexity of the design and the supplier's current production schedule.
We will confirm the expected timescale with you before proceeding. Additional design work beyond the included revisions may incur a further charge, which we will explain before any extra work is undertaken.
Please contact us for a current quotation before commissioning a bespoke design.
What About Ash Caskets and Scatter Tubes?
If you would like a matching memorial item, bespoke designs may also be possible for ash caskets and Scatter Tubes.
Availability and design options depend on the item and the requirements of the design. Please speak to us about what you have in mind, and we'll explain the possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to design the coffin myself?
No. You can share your ideas, photographs and memories with us, and we can help arrange for a design to be prepared. You don't need to have a finished design ready before you contact us.
Can I use my own photographs?
Personal photographs can be an important part of a bespoke design. Please discuss your ideas with us so that we can consider the images and the layout you have in mind.
Can you adapt an existing coffin design?
Yes. An existing pictorial design can provide a starting point for a more personal design. We'll discuss the changes you would like and explain what may be possible.
How long does a bespoke design take?
The timescale depends on the design, any alterations required and the availability of the finished coffin. We'll confirm the anticipated timescale with you before proceeding. Please contact us as early as possible if the funeral date is approaching.
Can I see the design before it is finalised?
Yes. The proposed design is shared with you for approval or requested alterations before it is finalised.
Are bespoke coffins suitable for cremation or burial?
Our coffin options are subject to the requirements of the crematorium, cemetery or burial ground concerned. We'll help establish which option is appropriate for the arrangements you are making.
Can I have a bespoke design on a wooden coffin?
Please speak to us about the material and finish you would like. We'll confirm which options are available for your proposed design and provide a quotation.
Why Choose Rounce?
Trusted Experience
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Over 20 years supporting families in Worthing & Sussex
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350+ five-star reviews on Google, Yell, and Facebook
Award-Winning Service
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National Good Funeral Awards winners in 2019 and 2025
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Three Best Rated® – 2016 to Present
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Consistently recognised for care, compassion, and professionalism
Family-Run, Personal Care You Can See
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Independent, family-run funeral directors providing 24-hour support
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Loved ones cared for on our premises, not in a warehouse
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Flexible Chapel of Rest visits, with the freedom to personalise clothing, music and the day of your farewell.
Simple, Transparent, Supportive
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Clear, upfront pricing — no hidden fees
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Guidance every step of the way from experienced funeral directors
Peace of Mind
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Every family receives personal attention and respect
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Optional support for personal farewells, memorials, and keepsakes
A Personal Farewell, Created With Care
Choosing a bespoke coffin can be a meaningful way to reflect a person's life, but you don't have to make every decision on your own.
Whether you have a detailed design in mind or simply an idea you'd like to explore, we're here to listen, offer guidance and help you consider the possibilities.
At Rounce Funeral Services, we understand that the smallest details can carry the greatest meaning. We'll approach your wishes with care and help you find an option that feels right for your loved one and your family.