Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Plastics Corporation has served the death care and healthcare industries since 1994. Our core B2B clients include:

• Medical & Science: Hospitals, morgues, anatomy labs, and organ/tissue donor networks
• Government & Public Safety: Coroners, medical examiners, police and fire departments, and the U.S. Army
• Death Care: Funeral homes and funeral supply distributors
• Veterinary: Veterinary hospitals and wildlife/farm management facilities

Yes. Alongside our stock sizes — from infant to jumbo bariatric — we manufacture custom HRPs and pet loss bags in vinyl, polypropylene, polyethylene, and bioplastics. Custom manufacturing runs typically require a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 1,000 units.

Yes. We manufacture bioplastic products using non-petroleum-based resins, including corn and tapioca starches. Our eco-friendly HRPs are chlorine-free, Burn Wise compliant for cremation, and suitable for alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation).

We offer several material grades based on structural need:

• Standard/Light Duty: Typically 6–8 mil, for general transport
• Heavy Duty: Typically 10–12 mil, with heat-sealed seams to prevent leaking
• Super Heavy Duty/Disaster: Scrim-reinforced material built for high-stress recovery and bariatric cases, with up to 16 reinforced carry handles

Yes. We offer private label services for organizations seeking direct-to-retail or branded professional offerings, including in-house printing and fulfillment. For logo placement on HRPs, we typically recommend high-adhesion stickers; direct printing can be discussed for large-scale custom orders.

• In-Stock Items: Most stock merchandise ships within 1–2 business days.
• Custom Orders: Lead times are provided at the time of quoting.
• Shipping: Free shipping on orders of $50 or more within the contiguous United States, via FedEx or LTL freight. Orders below $50 ship at a flat rate calculated at checkout.
• Alaska, Hawaii & International: We currently do not process online orders for Alaska, Hawaii, or destinations outside the United States on our Shopify site. Please call us at (630) 771-1260 or email us to place an order for these locations.

Both. Our mortuary garments are sold primarily through distributors who supply funeral homes. Our HRPs and specialty plastic products are sold directly to hospitals, coroners, municipalities, schools, and veterinary clinics, as well as through our distributor network.

Returns or exchanges on unopened, unused stock products must be initiated within 14 days of delivery. Custom products are not eligible for return once an order is submitted. If an item is defective or the wrong item is shipped, Classic Plastics covers return shipping.

Yes. Classic Plastics Corporation is affiliated with organizations across the medical examiner, funeral, cremation, and pet loss professions, including:

• National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)
• International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IAC&ME)
• National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
• International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
• Southern Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (SCCFA)
• Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA)

These affiliations reflect the range of institutions we serve and help keep our product line aligned with current industry standards and practices.