Here at the Casket Cooperation, we have put together a complete guide of our collection of coffins and caskets, all beautifully crafted and at the most affordable price possible. Make an informed choice from a wide range of different types of caskets. This guide will help you better understand the coffin and casket options you have available to honour your loved one.
Coffin or Casket
Choosing the right coffin or casket for your loved one is an important part of the funeral arrangements and can help you with the grieving process. Consider the wishes of your dearly departed as this can help you decide which material the coffin or casket will be made of.
To explain further, the type of funeral can affect your coffin or casket choice. For example, a metal coffin is not suitable for a cremation; instead opt for a lighter wood. Solid wooden coffins are more advisable for a traditional burial.
What is the difference between a coffin and a casket, you might ask? The design varies between the two. Coffins are typically six-sided constructions, tapered at the head and foot and wider at the shoulders. The coffin lid can also be completely removed. Caskets are four-sided and rectangular in shape with a hinged lid. Caskets often tend to be heavier and more solid in their construction.
Wooden Funeral Caskets
Wooden funeral caskets are suitable for both burial and cremation. Although traditional in style, these come in a variety of different colours, wood types and metal details. We use only the most reputable suppliers as this ensures that our caskets are finished to the highest quality. We also recommend that you find out the exact measurements and weight of your loved one, so that we can give better advice on construction and materials used for the casket.
Metal Caskets
Our ranges of metal caskets are also available in many colours and finishes. Metal caskets are designed to make an impression; they are elegant in design and robust in structure. As they are made of metal, these caskets are most suitable for burials and not cremations. The materials used also make metal caskets costlier and heavier than the wooden styles. A metal casket truly makes a statement about the value placed upon a loved one by their friends and families. It is the perfect choice to show your love and respect for the deceased.
Full Couch or Half Couch Caskets
The difference between full and half couch caskets is in the lid design. A full couch casket lid opens in one piece hinged at the side of the casket. Opting for a full couch casket is a better choice if there is to be no viewing of the deceased. A half couch option is more suitable for an open casket service, allowing for a respectful viewing of your departed loved one. Discuss with your funeral director if you want to have an open casket service or not and they will advise you on the necessary preparations.
Oversized Caskets
In addition to considering the materials, colours and types of caskets, size is also an important element of the casket choosing process. Caskets, like most things made for the human body, come in different sizes. The standard size casket is designed to fit the average sized person. If you require a larger casket, you can choose from our oversized casket range. Our team can advise you on sizing and suggest which options you have available to you.
Children’s Caskets
For children and babies we have a range of caskets to commemorate their lives. With smaller dimensions and delicate designs, our children’s caskets are skilfully created with their frames in mind. We can advise you on the casket choices available to you during this difficult time.
Sentimental Items
You may want to leave sentimental items, such as photographs, letters or flowers inside the casket. Our team of funeral professionals will be on hand to advise you about doing so. We can help make the necessary arrangements for adding the sentimental items to your chosen casket, as a tribute to your loved one.
Just to note, there are some restrictions on what items you can include inside a casket depending on the type of funeral. It is worth talking this through with your funeral director so that you better understand the rules on what you can include inside a casket.
Over the years our expert team has helped many families with their funeral services.
We are here to offer much needed advice at this difficult time. Our aim is to make choosing a casket as simple a process as possible. If, after reading this guide you require further information on our range of caskets, please get in touch. Our team will help and advise you with their expertise.