Saint-Tropez hosted the funeral of French screen legend Brigitte Bardot on January 7th, drawing attention from around the globe [[1]]. Beyond the notable attendees, the actress’s choice of a uniquely crafted, wicker-woven pine casket has become a surprising focal point. The design, created by French workshop Vannerie Candas, is now experiencing a surge in demand as mourners and admirers seek similar personalized and eco-conscious options for final arrangements.
Saint-Tropez was the site of a somber gathering on January 7th as mourners attended the funeral of screen legend Brigitte Bardot. While the guest list drew considerable attention, it was the unconventional choice of casket that sparked the most conversation. Bardot opted for a pine casket woven with wicker, a design created by a French company holding a patent for the unique construction.
The selection has proven surprisingly popular, with the Vannerie Candas workshop inundated with requests. “We receive several dozen requests per day,” says Jérôme Hego, the company’s manager, as reported by Le Parisien. “We are completely astonished by the national and international impact. It’s unexpected. We are doing everything we can to organize ourselves and keep up with the demand. Many people identify with Brigitte Bardot’s approach.”
The unique caskets are created in collaboration with Funico, a casket manufacturer based in Carvin, in northern France, which builds the pine frame. The finished product, complete with wicker weaving, costs between €1,500 and €2,000 – roughly $1,600 to $2,150 USD.
Bardot’s funeral and the subsequent interest in her final resting place underscore the enduring fascination with the French actress and her iconic status in popular culture. The demand for similar caskets suggests a growing interest in more personalized and eco-conscious end-of-life choices.
