Helping you embrace a gentler option.

Our range includes:

Little Lovelies: These cocoons are designed for families who wish to share the cremated ashes of their loved ones, allowing them to find solace in keeping their cherished memories close. Our Little Lovelies are also a gentle option for families experiencing very early or preterm loss. Thoughtfully created to cradle the tiniest of babies or a small portion of ashes, they offer a soft and respectful way to honour your little one’s life and memory.

A Parents Love Cocoon: Created specifically for the ashes of babies and children, these cocoons provide a tender and nurturing resting place for the youngest members of our families. Our baby/child cocoons are generously sized to accommodate a full set of cremated remains. If you’re unsure about sizing or have special requests (such as dividing ashes between family members), we’re happy to chat and tailor something just right.

Whether you're planning a quiet garden ceremony, a tree planting, or simply seeking a gentle way to lay someone to rest, our cocoons offer a heartfelt, eco-conscious option. Each one is created with deep care and the intention of honouring a life and legacy with dignity and love.

A Celebration Cocoon: Our handcrafted biodegradable cocoons for adult cremated ashes offer a meaningful and sustainable option for families wishing to return their loved one to the earth with grace and intention. These cocoons are designed to be both simple and sacred—perfect for eco-friendly burials, scattering ceremonies, or as a special keepsake to be buried beneath a tree or in a place of significance. They serve as a tangible tribute, connecting memory and meaning with the natural world.

An Angel Baby Cocoon: Our Angel Baby Cocoons are specially crafted with softness, care, and love for families experiencing the heart breaking loss of a baby. These cocoons are suitable for early gestation through to a small newborn size. These cocoons offer a beautiful, natural alternative to a traditional casket—soft, simple, and created with love. They provide a comforting way to honour your baby without the formality of a box. We also create a smaller cocoon specifically for babies who have been cremated—(A Parents Love Cocoon), a delicate, thoughtful option for families who wish to bury or keep a small portion of their baby's ashes close. Also, Our Little Lovelies are a gentle option for families experiencing very early or preterm loss. Thoughtfully created to cradle the tiniest of babies or a small portion of ashes, they offer a soft and respectful way to honour your little one’s life and memory.

A Placenta Cocoon: Our Placenta Cocoons are designed to hold and honour the placenta—the sacred organ that nourished your baby throughout pregnancy. These cocoons are spacious enough to comfortably hold a full-sized placenta, whether fresh or frozen, and provide a gentle, biodegradable option for families wishing to return the placenta to the earth through burial. Whether you're planting a tree in your backyard, honouring cultural traditions, or simply marking this incredible part of your birth journey, our placenta cocoons offer a beautiful and earth-friendly way to celebrate and let go. If your placenta has been frozen, it’s still perfectly suitable for burial and ceremony.

Pet Cocoons: Our handcrafted biodegradable pet cocoons are made from natural materials, ensuring a gentle return to the earth. Perfect for burials or cremations, these cocoons provide a dignified and beautiful resting place, reflecting the deep bond you shared with your pet while caring for the environment. Our Pet Cocoons are available in a range of sizes to suit pets of all shapes and species—from beloved guinea pigs and rabbits, to cherished cats and dogs. Whether you're laying to rest a tiny companion or a larger furry friend, there's a cocoon to honour them with care and dignity.

While traditional funerals may be steeped in well-versed customs and beliefs, we understand that times are changing. Personalized and colourful funerals are becoming more commonplace, allowing families to create a farewell ceremony that truly reflects the unique essence and passions of their loved ones.

Cremation is not a new concept; in fact, it has been practiced for centuries and holds deep cultural significance for many traditions. Families choose cremation for various reasons, including cost-savings compared to traditional burials and the environmentally friendly nature of the process. For those who feel a special connection with nature, our cocoons offer a soft and natural alternative to hard wooden boxes or metal urns.

In addition to our commitment to earth-friendly cremation options, we also embrace the time-honoured practice of placenta burial. Throughout history, societies have recognised the power and significance of the placenta, often treating it with reverence or consuming it for its believed benefits. Returning the placenta to the earth is a common ritual worldwide, symbolizing the connection and protection for both the baby and the mother.

At Earth Friendly Cocoons, we pride ourselves on providing families with bespoke, handcrafted cocoons that not only meet their burial needs but also uphold the meaningful traditions of the past.

Choose Earth Friendly Cocoons and embrace a more sustainable and meaningful way to honour your loved ones and the circle of life.

Join us in taking care of our planet and embracing traditions that connect us all.

Welcome to Earth Friendly Cocoons.

Handcrafted with love in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

At Earth Friendly Cocoons, we specialise in creating bespoke, biodegradable cocoons that support families through some of life’s most tender and sacred moments. Whether you're honouring the loss of a loved one, celebrating the life of a cherished pet, or embracing the beautiful tradition of placenta burial, our cocoons offer a gentle, meaningful, and earth-friendly alternative to traditional options.

Each cocoon is lovingly handcrafted using natural materials, right here in Hawke’s Bay. No two are exactly the same—because no two stories are. We thoughtfully design every piece to bring comfort, beauty, and connection at a time when words often fall short.

We also offer a range of natural adornments—including polished paua, feathers, dried florals, and upcycled fabric hearts—to personalise each cocoon with items that hold symbolic meaning and beauty.

At the heart of what we do is a desire to help you farewell with intention, love, and gentleness. Our cocoons are not just biodegradable—they are biodegradable with soul.

Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating fresh grief, or supporting someone through loss, I’m here to walk alongside you.