Merchandise

Caskets are basically made of two materials – metal or wood. They are pictured in what is referred to as “half-couch”. This is where half the lid remains closed, and often times a “spray” of flowers is placed on the closed lid. When the lid is all the way opened, that is referred to as a “full couch” casket, and a blanket is used to cover the deceased from about the waist down. Often with a “full couch” casket, a larger “spray” of flowers rests upon a rack on the open lid of the casket. Some caskets can be made either way, and there generally is no difference in the cost. Some caskets are gasketed, and some are not. Some close with a clasp while others lock shut. Metal caskets are typically made of carbon steel, either 20 gauge or 18 gauge (18 gauge is thicker than 20 gauge). They can also be made of stainless steel, copper, or bronze. Wood caskets can be made of any number of different species of wood, or pressboard, or even corrugated cardboard. Some caskets are designed to be used for cremation but can certainly be used for burial as well, although not all burial caskets (metal) can be used for cremation.

An outer burial container is required at most cemeteries. Any of the outer burial containers on our page will satisfy those requirements. Outer burial containers (also referred to as “vaults”) are primarily made of two materials, either concrete or metal. Concrete outer burial containers can either be sealed or non-sealed. The sealed vaults are lined with one (double protection), and sometimes two inner liners (triple protection) in addition to the asphalt-type coating which is applied inside and outside of the vault. In addition, there is a sealant applied between the base and lid in the tongue and groove closure.

Metal vaults can be made of steel, galvanized steel, or semi-precious metals such as stainless steel, and copper. They “seal” based upon the air pressure principle. When the dome is placed on the base (which has a 6 inch elevated bottom), air is trapped inside and any water in the grave will not reach the casket. Think of turning a glass upside down in a bucket of water. The water can only rise so high due to the air pressure. To show the confidence that outer burial container manufacturers have in their products, certain types of vaults come with warranties.

Below is a selection of many of the urns that we have available for purchase. You can view a larger selection here: Cremation Urns and Jewelry Catalog 1 or Cremation Urns and Jewelry Catalog 2