Q: The director at the funeral home said
they would include the casket for my loved one as part of a
package deal. What if I want to use a cheaper one?
A: Thankfully, there is a federal law that mandates that funeral
homes must accept any casket you provide to them, even if it
is purchased from somewhere else. Truth be told, it is often
easier to choose a readily available casket from the funeral
home. However, it is certainly up to you when deciding what
to do. The funeral home cannot legally deny you the opportunity
to find and provide a casket that you have found that costs
less money.
Q: My loved one lived a colorful life. How can I show
that through the casket?
A: Even though many caskets are very plain in color and style,
there are certainly other ones that are less traditional. For
most people, a traditional wooden casket that has been professionally
treated or a nice black or white casket is their first choice.
However, if you don’t think your loved one fits into that
mold, there are other options. Some caskets have large photos
transposed on them while others even have things like logos
from favorite sports teams. If you want it, most likely there
is someone that can do it for you.
Q: If I want to bury the ashes of my loved one, what
cam I do to ensure that it stays safe once buried?
A: Because urns are often built to open and close easily without
locks, you may want to consider protecting them if they are
buried. One way to do this is by purchasing a vault in which
you can place these items. By using one of these vaults, you
can ensure that anything that might want to get into the urn
will not be able to thanks to the air-tight vault. Vaults typically
cost between $150-$500.