Casket options are many. There are standard caskets, custom caskets and cremation caskets, for starters.
Standard options include classic wood and contemporary metal caskets in many styles to fit your unique personality and budget. In the former category: a stained mahogany casket with a beige velvet interior. In the latter: an 18-gauge steel casket painted dark gray with a silver crepe interior. Standard caskets come in many colors and sizes. Some are very simple; others have elaborate accents. Wooden caskets may be solid wood or veneer. Steel caskets come in a range of thicknesses.
Elements of standard caskets, whether wood or steel, can often be personalized. For example, some families choose custom corners for their loved one's casket. The corners look lovely during a service, but the real reason families choose this option is that they can be easily removed from the casket prior to burial or entombment and kept as keepsakes.
Truly custom caskets are special orders. They may be decorated to reflect a passion or the profession of the loved one being honored. We've seen caskets painted like a school bus, covered in camo or airbrushed with a likeness of the loved one. They can be monogrammed with initials or emblazoned with someone's name, favorite sports team, superhero or religious icon⁠.
Caskets are typically used for in-ground or aboveground burial, but cremation requires a container of some sort, and some families opt to have their loved one cremated in a simple wooden cremation casket or even something more substantial.
We can help you choose the right casket for your needs.