Coffin Casket Shroud Association

Coffin Casket Shroud Association The CCSA provides coffin testing in the UK And to publicise those companies which have met this standard.

The Coffin Casket and Shroud Association or CCSA has three main objectives:

To set a standard for all coffins, caskets and shrouds sold in the UK, in particular those used for cremation. To encourage manufacturers of these products to adopt more green-minded practices in all aspects of their work. To help bring alternative and innovative goods into the mainstream, particularly those produced by start up companies.

18/04/2023
We are in the process of issuing our membership certificates for 2022.  If you have already renewed - thank you!  If you...
02/12/2021

We are in the process of issuing our membership certificates for 2022. If you have already renewed - thank you! If you would like more information, please visit our website or send us an email (info@ccsa.uk). We look forward to hearing from you!

We are always happy to have an informal chat if you are interested in coffin testing. Alternately you can head to our we...
13/10/2020

We are always happy to have an informal chat if you are interested in coffin testing. Alternately you can head to our website to find out more about why testing is so important and the tests that we carry out.

www.ccsa.uk

Another test we offer is the auto-charger arm test.Charging of a loaded coffin is simulated using a charging arm and a f...
29/09/2020

Another test we offer is the auto-charger arm test.

Charging of a loaded coffin is simulated using a charging arm and a force applied similar to that used by crematoria. At the end of the test the coffin is inspected for any damage or deformation, which would be recorded as a failure.

One of our standard tests we carry out is the Ball Bearing Bed Functionality TestA loaded coffin is placed on a standard...
25/09/2020

One of our standard tests we carry out is the Ball Bearing Bed Functionality Test

A loaded coffin is placed on a standard crematorium ball bearing bed for 12 hours. The coffin is then moved and checked for snagging or directional instability, which would be classed as a failure.

http://www.ccsa.uk/

One of the tests we carry out on every coffin tested is the Strength Test.The coffin is placed on trestles and loaded wi...
22/09/2020

One of the tests we carry out on every coffin tested is the Strength Test.

The coffin is placed on trestles and loaded with weights for 24 hours, after which time any vertical movement or sag is measured. If the movement is within specified parameters the test is passed.

To find out more please visit our website www.ccsa.uk

CCSA Membership and Testing Prices 2020Membership to the CCSA      £150.00 per year CCSA Certificate                    ...
15/09/2020

CCSA Membership and Testing Prices 2020

Membership to the CCSA £150.00 per year

CCSA Certificate £35.00 + VAT

Rubber Stamp £50.00 + VAT

Lab Strength Tests £402.00

Heat Tests £72.00

Total coffin testing fees £474.00 Inc. VAT Per coffin tested

Optional tests - Handle Strength, Lining Test, Refrigeration Test

Get in contact via www.ccsa.uk

The Coffin Casket and Shroud Association or CCSA has three main objectives firstly we want  to set a standard for all co...
01/09/2020

The Coffin Casket and Shroud Association or CCSA has three main objectives firstly we want to set a standard for all coffins, caskets and shrouds sold in the UK, in particular those used for cremation. And to publicise those companies which have met this standard.

You can find out more on our website www.ccsa.uk

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Sittingbourne
ME90RT

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