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A Chinese woman launched a low-cost coffin export business to Europe, capitalizing on growing demand for eco-friendly funeral products.
In 2023, 29-year-old former teacher Lisa Liu left her job in Heze, Shandong province, to co-own a coffin export business targeting Europe, particularly Italy, where coffins are cremated with bodies.
Her factory produces lightweight, paulownia wood coffins priced between $90 and $150—significantly cheaper than European-made options—generating nearly $6 million annually and exporting around 40,000 units.
The shift reflects broader changes in China’s funeral industry, with regions like Mibeizhuang and Huian emerging as hubs for eco-friendly funeral products and granite tombstones, while younger Chinese increasingly engage with death through funerals, experience centers, and social media trends.
Una mujer china lanzó un negocio de exportación de ataúdes de bajo costo a Europa, aprovechando la creciente demanda de productos funerarios respetuosos con el medio ambiente.