Cost control: the ideal choice for low-cost funerals Traditional wooden coffins usually require a large amount of high-quality wood, and every step from raw material procurement to processing and manufacturing comes with high costs. The scarcity of wood and complex processing techniques have led to high prices for wooden coffins, imposing a heavy economic burden on many families. Paper coffins effectively solve this problem. Its main raw materials are corrugated paper, honeycomb paper, and recycled paper, which are widely sourced and inexpensive. The utilization of recycled paper has achieved the recycling of resources and further reduced costs. In the production process, the processing technology of paper coffins is relatively simple, without the need for complex carving and fine polishing, reducing labor and time costs. Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation: The Green Responsibility Behind Low Costs The advantages of paper coffins in terms of environmental protection are also prominent, which is the huge value behind their low cost. The paper materials used in paper coffins are mostly renewable resources, and the carbon emissions during their production process are much lower than those of wooden coffins. In addition, paper coffins can naturally degrade in a relatively short period of time during burial, avoiding land pollution; During cremation, the combustion efficiency is high, the carbon dioxide emissions are reduced compared to wooden coffins, and the combustion time can be shortened, saving energy. This environmentally friendly and energy-saving feature not only meets the requirements of modern society for sustainable development, but also reduces the potential costs caused by environmental governance. In the long run, the widespread use of paper coffins helps reduce dependence on natural resources, lower environmental governance costs, and save a significant amount of costs for the entire society. Customization flexibility: low-cost to meet personalized needs Everyone's life is unique, and family members often hope to hold a personalized funeral for the deceased. Paper coffins have great flexibility in customization and controllable costs. It can easily achieve different shapes, sizes, and exterior designs, whether it is a simple modern style or a traditional style with specific cultural elements, which can be presented through cutting, folding, pasting, and decoration of paper materials. Convenient storage: low-cost optimization of space utilization For funeral homes, funeral supplies stores, and other places, the storage of coffins is a problem that needs to be considered. Traditional wooden coffins are bulky and occupy a large amount of storage space, increasing the cost of site leasing and management. Paper coffins can be folded or disassembled when not in use, greatly reducing their space occupation. It can be neatly stacked in the warehouse like files, improving space utilization. Moreover, the storage of paper coffins has relatively low environmental requirements and does not require special temperature and humidity control equipment, further reducing storage costs. The advantage of convenient storage enables funeral service providers to manage inventory more efficiently and reduce costs. Widely applicable: meeting diverse and low-cost funeral needs The application scenarios of paper coffins are very wide, which can meet the diverse funeral needs of different regions and cultural backgrounds. In urban areas, cremation is the main funeral method due to limited land resources. The advantages of paper coffins in the cremation process have been fully utilized, and their low-cost characteristics also meet the demand of urban residents for affordable funeral services. In rural areas, although burial is still common, the environmental friendliness and low cost of paper coffins are gradually being recognized. It can avoid excessive land occupation and pollution caused by traditional burial, while reducing the economic burden on farmers. In addition, in some religious ceremonies and cultural traditions, there are specific requirements for the material and form of coffins. Paper coffins can be customized according to different needs to meet the needs of special occasions, achieving a balance between cultural inheritance and funeral services at low cost. Paper coffins have shown great potential for development in the funeral industry due to their advantages of low cost, environmental protection and energy conservation, convenient transportation, flexible customization, hygiene and safety, convenient storage, and wide application. It not only reduces the economic burden on families, but also contributes to environmental protection and sustainable social development. With the continuous improvement of people's environmental awareness and the increasing demand for diversified funeral services, paper coffins are expected to be widely used and promoted in the future.