IMPORTANT NOTE: Legally there is no obligation to purchase a casket from the funeral home. A state-by-state guide can be found here for more information.
Casket Costs
- Pine or similar softwood: $1,000 to $3,500.
- Mahogany, maple, or oak: $2,000 to $6,500.
- Metal: $1,000 to $5,000.
- High-end options: $15,000 to $30,000.
Diverse Casket Choices
- Half-couch vs. full-couch: Two lid styles based on viewing preferences.
- Exterior features: Customizable with emblems, ornaments, handles, and memory tubes.
- Green casket: Eco-friendly options like bamboo, hemp, teak, organic cotton, banana leaf, or recycled cardboard. Required in green cemeteries.
- Rental: Cost-effective option; use a reusable casket for the service, then bury in a removable liner.
NOTE: You can compare funeral homes and cremation companies with Funeralocity and Parting.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Legally there is no obligation to purchase a casket from the funeral home. A state-by-state guide can be found here for more information.
Casket Costs
- Pine or similar softwood: $1,000 to $3,500.
- Mahogany, maple, or oak: $2,000 to $6,500.
- Metal: $1,000 to $5,000.
- High-end options: $15,000 to $30,000.
Diverse Casket Choices
- Half-couch vs. full-couch: Two lid styles based on viewing preferences.
- Exterior features: Customizable with emblems, ornaments, handles, and memory tubes.
- Green casket: Eco-friendly options like bamboo, hemp, teak, organic cotton, banana leaf, or recycled cardboard. Required in green cemeteries.
- Rental: Cost-effective option; use a reusable casket for the service, then bury in a removable liner.
NOTE: You can compare funeral homes and cremation companies with Funeralocity and Parting.com.
