Metal Caskets
Metal caskets are very popular in funeral society today. while most people don't give much thought to purchasing a casket until they are planning the funeral of a loved one, planning ahead, or at least writing your wishes down, can spare your loved ones agony over the type of casket you want. A metal casket is just one of the options available. There are several popular alloys used which are cheaper and lighter than steel, and lend themselves more-readily to the construction process.
Before the 19th century, caskets were made on an as-needed basis by the local undertaker or a carpenter. Today, casket manufacturers produce metal caskets (as well as wood and alternative containers) and distribute them to funeral homes and suppliers.
By most estimates, metal caskets compromise approximately half the caskets sold in the United States. Metal caskets are listed by the thickness of the material as stated in gauges, such as 20-gauge, 16-gauge, etc
Bronze, Copper, and Stainless Steel metal caskets are also popular. Bronze and copper are listed in weight per square foot of material, usually cited as 32 oz., or 34 oz.
While it is possible to buy a metal casket from a funeral home, this is not the only option for consumers. Federal law permits consumers to purchase their casket from any vendor, and the funeral home can not refuse it. By law, funeral directors are prohibited from both refusing or charging a fee to anyone who wants to purchase a casket elsewhere for a loved one's funeral.
Funeral homes are also required to provide consumers with a detailed price list outlining the services they provide and the consumer is free to choose which services they would like to purchase.
Before the 19th century, caskets were made on an as-needed basis by the local undertaker or a carpenter. Today, casket manufacturers produce metal caskets (as well as wood and alternative containers) and distribute them to funeral homes and suppliers.
By most estimates, metal caskets compromise approximately half the caskets sold in the United States. Metal caskets are listed by the thickness of the material as stated in gauges, such as 20-gauge, 16-gauge, etc
Bronze, Copper, and Stainless Steel metal caskets are also popular. Bronze and copper are listed in weight per square foot of material, usually cited as 32 oz., or 34 oz.
While it is possible to buy a metal casket from a funeral home, this is not the only option for consumers. Federal law permits consumers to purchase their casket from any vendor, and the funeral home can not refuse it. By law, funeral directors are prohibited from both refusing or charging a fee to anyone who wants to purchase a casket elsewhere for a loved one's funeral.
Funeral homes are also required to provide consumers with a detailed price list outlining the services they provide and the consumer is free to choose which services they would like to purchase.
