Designed to Last, Created to Honour

Conçue pour durer, Créée pour honorer

What exactly is the Pyrale capsule?

The Pyrale capsule is an innovative funeral container, thoughtfully crafted to receive the body of a loved one with respect, care and dignity. Made from recyclable aluminum, it acts as a protective cocoon: airtight, odourless, and entirely free from chemicals.

Unlike traditional methods, the Pyrale capsule prevents natural decay, preserving the body in an intact state for a period ranging from 60 to 100 years.

Designed to fit diverse contexts—medical, funeral, religious, travel, or humanitarian—it offers a gentle, sustainable, and modern alternative to traditional mourning practices.
It allows families time to pause and reflect without urgency, whether for personal, cultural, or scientific reasons.

What is the Pyrale made of?

  • Optimal preservation thanks to airtight materials

 

  • Seamless design, clean and minimalist aesthetics

 

  • Satin finish, elegant and non-reflective
  • Aluminum body: lightweight, strong, oxidation-resistant

 

  • Polycarbonate lid: shatterproof, as used in aviation

 

  • ABS bottom shell: moulded, lightweight and extremely robust, as used in automotive and medical industries
  • 100% made in Quebec

 

  • 100% recyclable materials

 

  • Certified for durability and safety

 

  • Zero maintenance required

Who is the Pyrale capsule for?

Personal Use

Because sometimes, a traditional coffin can feel cold, impersonal, or too final.
The Pyrale capsule offers a soothing, luminous alternative, free from artifice.

It allows loved ones to see the departed in a peaceful state, creating more serene and extended moments of farewell.

👉 Examples:

  • Funeral home viewing room

  • Private crypt or family mausoleum

  • Longer wakes when families wish to keep the body close for several days

It brings peace when the heart needs more time.

International Transport

When a death occurs abroad, repatriation can be a logistical and emotional nightmare.
Odours, delays, bodily fluids, sanitary regulations—the pain intensifies with each complication.

👉 The Pyrale capsule eliminates these concerns:

  • Odourless, leak-free, and no impact on other passengers or animals in the cargo hold

  • Accepted by airlines, compliant with international transport standards

  • Preserves the body’s integrity for dignified ceremonies

It ensures the body arrives in peace, intact, ready for a final tribute.

Funeral Institutions

For funeral homes, the Pyrale capsule becomes a modern, elegant, and safe tool, perfectly aligned with contemporary services.

It extends the viewing period without deterioration, fluids, or ice, maintaining an unaltered appearance.

👉 Useful for:

  • Families waiting for a relative abroad

  • Delayed ceremonies

  • Extended viewings over several days

  • Displaying an infected body that otherwise couldn’t be shown

A discreet yet precious support for funeral directors seeking more comfort and flexibility for families.

Medical Field

In legal, academic, or hospital contexts, time is often critical. Yet the dignity of the deceased should never be compromised.

The Pyrale capsule preserves the body without chemicals, effectively slowing decay without invasive procedures.

👉 Ideal for:

  • Deferred biopsies or autopsies

  • Legal cases requiring the body as evidence

  • Scientific or medical studies without early deterioration

Beyond its technical purpose, it protects human integrity—even after death—with the respect it deserves.

Because saying goodbye is never easy

 Because losing a loved one often leaves too little time and too little gentleness.
Because farewells shouldn’t feel rushed.
Because seeing them serene and preserved can transform grief.

The Pyrale capsule offers one last gesture of dignity, honouring life lived through a more humane, gradual, and respectful transition.

A peaceful presence for just a little longer.
Protecting the body also protects the bond.

Advantages over traditional coffins

Environmental Advantages

A choice that respects the planet.

  • No chemicals: No embalming fluids for viewing or toxic treatments.

  • No harmful emissions: Releases nothing into the air or soil.

  • Protects groundwater: Unlike traditional coffins.

  • 100% recyclable: Aluminum is melted; polycarbonate and ABS are granulated.

  • No rust: Thanks to resistant alloy design.

A lasting tribute aligned with today’s ecological values.

Emotional Advantages

Offering peace, preserving the image, honouring the loved one.

  • Zero decay: Inert gas naturally slows decomposition.

  • Odourless: Clean, dignified atmosphere.

  • Lifetime guarantee: Built to last without compromise.

  • Premium design: Soft satin finish, calming light.

  • Long-term viewing: Even years later, without odours or visible degradation.

A dignified gesture that eases mourning and prolongs serenity.

Practical & Legal Advantages

Thoughtful solutions for real-world needs.

  • International transport: Odourless, leak-free, cargo hold compliant.

  • No environmental release: Ideal for crypts, mausoleums, extended viewings.

  • Simplifies legal procedures: Keeps the body intact for biopsies or autopsies.

  • Adapted to funeral homes: Viewings without time or climate constraints.

A solution that soothes families and reassures professionals.

The 3 steps of preservation

Step 1: Placement of the body

In a calm and controlled environment, the Pyrale capsule is carefully prepared. The body, previously entrusted to qualified professionals, is gently placed inside using a discreet and secure system.

Every movement is slow, deliberate and carried out with respect, dignity and tenderness, in a quiet atmosphere of reflection. This step symbolises the transition to a new form of preservation; a modern and respectful way to honour the memory of a loved one.

There is no haste or complication; everything is orchestrated to offer a serene and lasting tribute in this place of rest designed to endure for decades.

Step 2: Hermetic Sealing and Nitrogen Injection

Once the body has been placed in the capsule, the lid is lowered and securely locked. A special key engages a sealing mechanism, creating an airtight barrier between the inside and outside of the capsule.

No leakage, no odour, no infiltration is possible, ensuring optimal and secure preservation.
Every action is performed gently and respectfully, as a final gesture of honour for the departed.

Step 3: Long-Term Preservation

After being hermetically sealed, the Pyrale capsule is filled with a precisely measured amount of inert gas.
This gas naturally dries the body, significantly slowing the decomposition process without the use of chemicals.

This method is odourless, non-toxic, and ensures durable, environmentally safe preservation.

Thanks to this unique technology, the body can be preserved for up to 100 years in stable conditions — even during transport or legal procedures.
The capsule thus becomes not only a place of rest, but also a lasting space of memory, untouched by visible deterioration or impact on the surrounding environment.

Possible Uses

Before the funeral

  • Temporary home preservation
  • Stabilising the body without refrigeration
  • Waiting for ceremonies or transport
  • Preparation in hospital or at home
  • Eco-friendly alternative to embalming
  • In remote death cases
  • During strikes or closures
  • Traditional rituals planned later

During the funeral

  • Extended viewing (several days)
  • At a funeral home or home
  • Outdoors (forest, lake)
  • Transport between locations
  • Mobile or travelling tributes
  • Outdoor funeral processions

After the funeral

  • Burial with the capsule (no soil degradation)
  • Placed in a crypt or mausoleum (odour-free)
  • International transport (compliant)
  • Kept in a private location
  • Permanent home tribute (where permitted)
  • Green burial without fluids or traditional coffins

Legal or Special Contexts

  • Preservation for forensic investigations
  • Unresolved or suspicious deaths
  • Deferred biopsies
  • Extended administrative delays
  • Awaiting repatriation paperwork
  • Pandemic-related situations (COVID-19 or others)

Personalisation

Timeless Colours

The Pyrale capsule comes in black or white;  shades chosen for their versatility in funeral ceremonies.
Their satin finish complements any setting: modern, classic, spiritual or natural.
This customisation brings a gentle, understated and elegant touch.

 

 

Adjustable LED Lighting

Each capsule includes an integrated LED lighting system, customisable in the colour of your choice.
The light can match the desired atmosphere: warm, cool, white, soft or symbolic.

 

 

Custom Engraving

On request, a discreet engraving can be added directly to the capsule;  a name, date or meaningful word for a deeply personal tribute.

Built-in mechanisms & features

  • Hydraulic opening/closing for gentle movement

 

  • No complex manual handling

 

  • Integrated soft LED lighting

 

  • Pre-assembled, ready to use

 

  • Optional built-in handles for carrying

  • Tested airtight closure

 

  • External valve for inert gas filling

 

  • Invisible moving parts, fully integrated design

 

  • Stable structure for prolonged display

 

  • Designed for dry or humid environments

A lifetime warranty is offered on every Pyrale capsule.

 

What it covers:

  • Lifetime structural warranty against manufacturing defects

  • No maintenance required

  • Direct support from the Pyramidestal team

  • Replacement in rare defect cases

  • Unique serialisation for traceability

  • Personalised phone or email support

Why choose the Pyrale capsule?

Thoughtfully designed, engineered and made in Quebec. The Pyrale capsule offers a gentle, respectful and modern answer to contemporary mourning needs.

It combines technology, design and environmental awareness while honouring the deep human need to accompany our loved ones in peace and dignity.

Detailed technical specifications

Dimensions
  • Length: 201 cm (± 79 in)
  • Width: 78 cm (± 31 in)
  • Height: 59 cm (± 23 in)
  • Empty weight: 99 kg
  • Capacity: 1 adult body
  • Available colours: Black or White
  • Exterior finish: Premium smooth matte
  • Custom marking: On request
  • Interior lighting: Integrated LED strips
  • Main structure: Recyclable aluminium
  • Top lid: Ultra-resistant (shatterproof) polycarbonate
  • Seals: High-density industrial rubber
  • Bottom shell: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

  • Mechanism: Dual hydraulic (assisted opening and closing)

  • Locking system: Secure sealing key

  • Airtightness: Hermetic (no possible leakage)

  • Interior lighting: Integrated LED strips

  • Filling: Inert gas (chemical-free)
  • Estimated preservation time: 60 to 90 years
  • Effect: Gradual natural drying of the body, odourless and decay-free
  • No fluids or liquids: Yes, unless specifically requested for viewing only
  • Compliant with Canadian health standards
  • Product warranty: Lifetime
  • Patent filed: Yes
  • Regulatory compliance: Canada & USA (other countries in progress)
  • Manufacturing: 100% Quebec
  • Humidity resistance: High
  • Shock resistance: Very high (polycarbonate + aluminium)
  • Maintenance: None required

Patented technology