For most people, funeral pre-planning is helpful as it relieves the stress of making a decision for caskets and urns upon the death of the deceased. Therefore, it benefits you as well as your family to perform part of your funeral pre-planning online. The following information can assist you in making a decision in the comfort of your own home.
Casket Materials
The materials used in the making of a casket will impact the amount you pay for the item. For example, if you select a metal casket, you should know that bronze is more expensive than steel or wood. In addition, a casket may be made of a variety of metals, including stainless steel, copper, and bronze. Caskets may also be made of wood materials such as oak, mahogany, or poplar. Today, some caskets are even made with “green” materials, such as paper, tree bark, or bamboo.
Selecting a Metal Casket
If you choose a steel casket from among a selection of caskets and urns in Debary, FL, be advised about the differences, for instance, between 18- or 20-gauge steel. The number indicates how many sheets of steel are used to equal a thickness of one inch. Also, some metal caskets are identified as “sealed with a gasket.” This means that the casket is designed to permit the escape of air and gasses. No casket is manufactured with an airtight seal.
Types of Urns
When selecting from caskets and urns, you may eventually settle on an urn. You can obtain further consultation along these lines from funeral professionals, such as those who represent Baldauff Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Urns come in various shapes and often reflect the deceased’s interests or hobbies. Decorative urns are also available. The containers come in materials such as ceramic, wood, marble, granite, cast bronze, aluminum, and even cloisonné or mother-of-pearl. Most of the memorial urns that are featured for sale are made in a traditional vase-like shape. However, urns are available in box or chest forms as well.
