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Australian family buries Carolyn in 45-day mushroom coffin

9/7/2026

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An Australian family buried Carolyn, in her 70s, in a mushroom coffin on 4 September 2026.
Loop Biotech founder Bob Hendrikx grew the mycelium and hemp fibre coffin in seven days.
The Loop Living Cocoon decomposes within 45 days after burial.
Arrow Bronze will distribute the mushroom coffins and other regenerative funeral products across Australia.
The Loop Living Cocoon costs £2,595-£2,803 in the UK.

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Story summary

An Australian family buried Carolyn, in her 70s, in a mushroom coffin on 4 September 2026.
Loop Biotech founder Bob Hendrikx grew the mycelium and hemp fibre coffin in seven days.
The Loop Living Cocoon decomposes within 45 days after burial.
Arrow Bronze will distribute the mushroom coffins and other regenerative funeral products across Australia.
The Loop Living Cocoon costs £2,595-£2,803 in the UK.