Caskets

Whether you are making arrangements for a loved one or yourself, selecting caskets is a very personal decision. Caskets reflect the taste and personality of the deceased and can be a final tribute to their life. Caskets serve many important functions leading to final disposition. Most important, the vessel will be the final resting receptacle for the decedent and can reflect their individual style.

Caskets may be used for either burial or cremation. Caskets allow us to present your loved one in a respectful and dignified manner for the visitation, funeral service, and final disposition. Caskets offer a degree of protection for the earthly remains of the decedent during final disposition.

Caskets are constructed from different materials; the two most common materials being wood or metal. Metal caskets are available in basic steel that vary in thicknesses including: 20 Gauge, 18 Gauge and 16 Gauge thicknesses, as well as in semi-precious metals including: bronze, copper and stainless steel. Wooden caskets are constructed in many wood species including: ash, cherry, hickory, mahogany, maple, oak, pecan, pine, poplar and walnut. Wooden caskets require greater hand labor during construction than metal caskets. Pricing reflects this fact. Interiors of caskets are made from different materials such as: crepe, satin, and velvet with copious styling options and colors.

When visiting a funeral home or showroom to shopping caskets, the "Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule" requires the funeral director to show you a general Price List (GPL) of caskets the firm sells, with descriptions and pricing, before showing you the receptacles. Traditionally, caskets have been sold only by funeral homes. Today it is more common for the consumer to purchase caskets from third parties such as from showrooms or websites. In most cases, the purchase is more affordable from a third party.

Many families decide to have their loved ones cremated. Caskets can be rented from funeral homes for visitations and funeral services eliminating the requirement of purchasing caskets. If you decide to have a direct cremation without a viewing the funeral director must provide an inexpensive unfinished alternate container such as a wood, pressboard, canvas or cardboard receptacle.

Funeral & Cremation Emporium is here to assist you in making these difficult decisions. While searching for funeral caskets, it is obviously a time of immense emotion. When planning a funeral, you already have an enormous financial strain placed upon you. Most people are unable to spend a fortune to purchase a casket, but they want their loved one to be buried with dignity. This is where we want to lend our hand to you and provide a savings to you and your family. If you see caskets at another location that you are interested in and you don’t see it on our website, please contact us. We can find the item and sell it to you at a lower price. Whether you decide to have a "traditional" or "contemporary" funeral we are here to provide proper assistance to you and your family while selecting caskets as well as throughout the entire planning process. If we can accommodate you please don’t hesitate to contact us immediately.