• Saturday, November 27, 2010

    The Correct Casket Can Be Your Feelings For The Departed

    By Wilma Reyes


    If a near and dear one has died, it is natural to feel overwhelmed with grief and unable to come to terms with the irreparable loss and the void that his or her demise has created. However, making proper arrangements for the funeral still requires to be attended to and this will need the choice of a suitable casket.

    Looking for and getting the perfect casket at a time when you are not in a sound mental state to deal with the intricacies can be a tough job. However, making the final selection can be easier if the deceased had expressed his preference for a particular type of casket when he was alive or if his or her religious customs require a certain type of casket.

    You can find caskets in a lot of shapes, styles and sizes for which prices change accordingly. They are usually divided into two broad categories, funeral caskets and burial caskets. While the funeral casket is meant for the body to be visible during the memorial service, the burial casket is normally only appropriate for burial purposes.

    You can select from metal, fibre, wood, and even marble caskets for the funeral. Normally wooden ones are preferred by old fashioned families, and they can choose from caskets made of maple, oak, mahogany etc. Polished perfectly, wooden caskets are of good quality and they look elegant with a shiny feel, but their prices are also generally higher. Alternatively, metal caskets are lesser expensive and are available in a range of finishes like bronze, steel, and copper, and in various designs and colours too.

    Caskets made of environment friendly material are also gaining popularity as people are becoming aware of their responsibility towards the environment to protect our planet. The material used in them is eco friendly and causes no damage to the ecosystem. If the deceased person was a strong advocate of environmental protection then this casket could be your last tribute to your near and dear one.




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