Casket Options
Caskets are typically
crafted of either wood or metal. The cost of a casket is most influenced by the
type of material used in construction and the grade of interior fabric. There
are many dignified options available in a broad price spectrum to suit your
individual needs.
The selection of
casket is a very personal one and will be determined based on the deceased’s
wishes, economic considerations and personal taste. There are many options
because each family’s needs are different.
Some of the typical
materials used in casket construction are:
Wood
- Mahogany
- Cherry
- Walnut
- Hickory
- Cedar
- Maple
- Pecan
- Ash
- Oak
- Pine
- Poplar
- Cloth-Covered Wood
Metal
- Bronze
- Copper
- Stainless Steel
- 16-gauge steel
- 18-gauge steel
- 20-gauge steel
Interior fabric used
in casket construction can range from simple crepe fabric to a more luxurious
look using plush velvet. In addition, some caskets are designed to be
“protective”, meaning they are designed to withstand the entrance of outside
elements and other gravesite substances.
Your NFDA funeral
director is committed to ensuring you understand your choices and helping you
select the casket that best suits your family's needs.
Outer Burial Container Options
Many cemeteries have a
requirement that an outer burial container be placed around the casket in the
ground. The primary reason for this is that the casket is not designed to
withstand the weight of the grave and the heavy equipment used in routine
maintenance of the cemetery. An outer burial container helps to support the weight
of the grave, protect the integrity of the casket and aid in keeping
the grave level, which contributes to the overall positive appearance of the
cemetery.
Like caskets, there
are options in outer burial containers from which you can choose based on your
personal needs, taste and budget. Some of the materials that are commonly
utilized in manufacturing outer burial containers include concrete and various
types of metal.
Your NFDA funeral
director will advise you as to the outer burial container options that are
available in your area and are most widely utilized in the cemetery of your
choice.