Caskets

Caskets

The selection of a casket for a loved one is a very personal experience. It's a decision that requires the insights and support of a trusted funeral professional.

Our collection includes handsomely-appointed wood caskets and metal caskets. Browse our catalog and if you would like to speak with one of our staff members about your options, please call us at (308) 632-2121.

Wood Caskets

Hand crafted like fine furniture, each wooden casket has it's own unique graining pattern. The natural warmth and beauty of wood is available in a variety of types and species. The interior material of a wood casket is typically either velvet or crepe.

The classification "hardwood" simply means that the wood comes from a leaf-bearing tree. "Softwood" comes from the needle or cone-bearing trees. Therefore, designation as a hardwood is not determined solely by the consistency or surface hardness of the wood itself, but the species of the tree from which it came. Cost can vary depending on whether the sides of the casket are constructed from solid wood or a veneering process has been utilized.

Semi-Precious Metal Caskets

Semi-Precious metal caskets are largely manufactured out of elements such as Solid Copper and Solid Bronze ranging form 32 oz to 48 oz grades. These caskets represent the finest of tributes available and are meticulous in their finish, design and quality interiors.

Metal Caskets

The majority of metal caskets available on the market today are known as "protective" caskets. This terminology reflects that they are manufactured with a one-piece rubber gasket that runs around the inner lid of the casket.

Once closed, a locking mechanism draws the lids onto the base and the gasket forms a seal. This protective seal protects the deceased from the entrance of air and other gravesite elements.

Many higher quality metal caskets utilize a sophisticated magnesium rust inhibitor process. Metal caskets are commonly manufactured in 20, 18 and 16 gauge metals. Interiors are tastefully coordinated in a variety of materials form crepe to velvet allowing for a range of pricing to meet a wide variety of budget concerns.