Funerary rites in China typically follow strict conventions driven by unquestioned tradition and commercialisation. They however lack a contemporary response to current ecological concerns. In response, the proposal is for a highly personal approach to burial. The coffin and death suit are made from processed crab shell – consumed in abundance in Shanghai – which is entirely biodegradable. Embedded within the suit are air pockets and mushroom spores, and the suit intensifies decomposition in parts of the body that are slower to break down, such as the joints. Given the country’s vast population, returning the body to the ground in this more natural way has the potential to make a significant and positive environmental impact in China.