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flag A Chinese woman launched a low-cost coffin export business to Europe, capitalizing on growing demand for eco-friendly funeral products.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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