Saturday, December 19, 2009

Choosing The Appropriate Kind Of Casket For The Last Journey Of The Departed

By Cathy Reyes

Death is generally followed by overwhelming sorrow and distress, leaving family members and friends inconsolable and sentimentally overwhelmed by the departure of a loved one. But it is critical to overcome that sorrow and make preparations for the funeral proceedings for which an appropriate casket is necessary.

Identifying and getting the ideal casket at a time when you are not equipped mentally or emotionally to deal with the intricacies can be a tough job. When the deceased's religious or social beliefs specify certain requirements for the casket or the departed himself has made his tastes known in this respect, then the choice of a casket becomes much easier.

Caskets can be of many shapes, sizes and designs, with prices varying accordingly. There are burial caskets and funeral caskets to select from according to the funeral rites which will be followed. Funeral caskets will allow visitors to glimpse the deceased during ceremonies but burial caskets are normally only used at the time of burial.

Caskets come in various materials, such as wood, metal, fibre glass, and marble. Traditionally, wooden caskets were preferred and selection from different types of wood like mahogany, maple, oak etc could be made. Wooden caskets are of great quality and look very elegant and nice when polished, but these also cost higher than caskets made of other materials. Metal caskets are a good option with their bronze, stainless steel, or copper finish, and you will have choices of various colours, designs, and patterns.

The need to be eco friendly among modern consumers has opened up a growing market for a wide variety of caskets made of materials that are environment friendly. As the basic materials used are completely biodegradable, these caskets cause least damage to the planet. These caskets are a great choice if the deceased person was concerned about environment conservation.

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