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Yes. Usually you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars purchasing a casket online. All funeral homes must have a federally mandated general price list in which they list costs for their services. Service costs vary from funeral home to funeral home for many reasons. One reason is that most funeral homes include profit in what they charge for the casket, some more than others.  Casket mark-ups at funeral homes can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the casket and depending on the funeral home.

Absolutely. According to federal law, funeral homes may not refuse or charge a fee to use a casket bought from a third-party source.

It is best to consult with your funeral director regarding the size of the casket that is needed. People are all sizes and shapes. Generally, if a plus-size casket is necessary, it is needed for additional width. Standard interior width is 24 inches; however, some 28.5 inch interior width caskets will fit into a standard 30 inch width burial vault. Standard casket length is 79 or 80 inches, or 6’ 7”; however, extra room is needed for the bed lowering mechanisms. A standard casket will accommodate an individual approximately 6’3” or 6’4” in height.

• It is usually less costly than buying from a funeral home.
• You can shop on your own time and research pricing and options.
• You will not feel pressured into buying more expensive options.
• You can shop in the comfort of your own home and involve other family members and friends.
• You will have a much greater selection.

No, you are not required to be present, but you may be present if you desire to be. We recommend that you are present at the funeral home to inspect the casket when it arrives.

Bronze is the longest-lasting casket material, but it is generally the most expensive. Stainless steel, copper, and hardwoods such as mahogany and cherry are also considered premium caskets. Metal caskets have a painted finish and come in a variety of colors. Wood caskets come with multiple stain color options, or they can have a natural finish. Round-end caskets are more expensive to manufacture then square-cornered caskets.