• Tuesday, November 16, 2010

    Factors To Look Out For When Buying A Casket

    By Robin Saw

    Although they are overwhelmed with the sorrow of a loved one's death, family members must nevertheless have to face some practical matters connected to the death of their family member. Issues such as the coordinating with a funeral home for the funeral service, choosing the place of interment, and the picking out of the most suitable casket should all be taken into consideration. A casket is the box that will enclose the body of a deceased person. There are many kinds and designs of a casket, and many people are not aware of these. The following will discuss the different types of caskets in order to assist people in selecting the most suitable one for their deceased loved one.

    Firstly, you should examine the material of the casket you are planning to buy. You can choose from a multitude of wood or metal caskets that are available in a number of textures and colours. In wooden caskets, you have a choice of the kind of wood used, whereas for metal caskets, you can go for a metal of your choice. When deciding between these two types of caskets, you would need to think about the look of the exterior as per your preference and how much you are ready to pay.

    As far as the make is concerned, you have a choice between half couch or full couch, which determines the outer lid of the casket. The basic difference between the two designs is that full couch allows complete display of the body whereas half couch displays only the upper portion.

    The size of the caskets can also notably differ. Thus you need to know the required dimensions, and whether you require the casket to be modified from the normal available size.

    Lastly, you need to think about where to purchase the casket. A reputable shop selling funerary materials may also offer some caskets; some casket shops accept custom-built orders for your dearly departed. Most funeral homes also have a selection of caskets. However, their price might be more expensive and their stocks limited than that available from a direct supplier of casket and other funerary essentials. One can also search the Internet for online funerary shops that have a wide selection of casket designs, types, etc. When ordering a casket through online merchants, you need to consider the cost of shipping.

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