A coffin comprising a body and a lid, wherein the casket comprises: a support member comprising bottom and side portions composed of paperboard, corrugated board or other suitable foldable material a base wrapper comprising bottom and upright portions adapted to receive the support member, an upper edge of the upright portion comprising a pocket an inner liner depending from the pocket within the support to form a lining for the side portion of the support member the lid comprising an upper support member comprising a top portion and side portions composed of paperboard, corrugated board or other suitable foldable material, forming a lid comprising a cover and side portions dimensioned to receive the side portions of the casket to close the coffin wherein the wrapper is composed of biodegradable textile material.
