Caskets: Should You Do-It-Yourself?

By Elisa M. Manfield

Is a do-it-yourself-casket right for you? This is but one choice available in today's world. There are a lot of choices in caskets that were not available previously. In past years, it was the norm to purchase a casket from the local funeral home. In the early days of this country most caskets were made by hand at home or in the local area.

If you need to obtain a casket for yourself or for a loved ones, there are now many alternatives available. The standard option of purchasing one from the funeral home is still available. One of the conveniences of this option is that it can be purchased in advance alleviating the need of choosing and paying for the casket after death. It can also be chosen by the survivors after your death.

These days, a quick internet query locates numerous sites for purchasing pre-made caskets. A wide selection is available, and many dealers have discounts and specials.

In addition to these choices, there are many non-traditional ways to find a casket. Kits are available online, allowing you to build the casket yourself at home. These are available in different styles, in a variety of woods. This option would allow you to purchase a casket at a reasonable price, and personalize and assemble it yourself, at your own speed.

If money is not really of importance in the decision of what type of casket you will purchase, there are caskets for sale on the internet that are produced by Trappist Monks. Creating with Old World craftsmanship and constructed of premium grade wood. For each person who is buried in one of these Trappist Monk caskets, a tree is planted in memorial. Each casket is also blessed by one of the Monks.

If you do find yourself ordering your casket or kit online, please be aware that there are many different shipping choices available. You can get your casket Federal Express if it is of immediate need. You may also choose ground shipping, which is provided free, in some cases, if speed is not necessary.

Many casket construction material choices are available, including bronze, steel, and wood. Often you can choose the interior fabrics as well. Given enough time, you can design and customize the casket exactly as you want it.

With all of these options available, finding the perfect casket for yourself or a loved one should not be difficult. For those that like to plan ahead, or those that wish to take care of this difficult decision so their loved ones do not have to do it, there are ample opportunities to make the perfect selection.

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