Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Choose A Casket Cautiously To Bid Your Loved One A Heartfelt Goodbye

By Toni Reyes

The demise of a family member or a friend can result in untold distress and pain and leave an irreplaceable gap which cannot be filled by any one else in the world. But it is critical to overcome that sorrow and make preparations for the funeral proceedings for which an appropriate casket is critical.

It is extremely hard to be able to focus on the quality, price and other factors to be considered in a casket that you intend to buy during this emotionally draining and traumatic time. In case the departed had already made his or her choice known for the casket, or if a particular type of casket is a religious requirement for the deceased person's family then this task becomes much simpler.

Many casket choices come in a range of sizes, designs, shapes, and accordingly differing prices. They are normally divided into two key categories, funeral caskets and burial caskets. While the funeral casket is meant for the deceased's body to be visible during the memorial service, the burial casket is typically only appropriate for burial purposes.

You can choose from metal, fibre, wood, and even marble caskets for the deceased's last journey. In previous times, wooden caskets were preferred and selection from various kinds of wood such as mahogany, maple, oak etc could be made. While wooden caskets are very classy when polished and excellent in terms of quality, they are also more expensive than other alternatives. Metal caskets are a good option with their bronze, stainless steel, or copper finish, and you will have alternatives of different colours, styles, and patterns.

Caskets made of eco friendly material are also gaining popularity as people are becoming conscious of their responsibility towards the environment to protect our planet. With these, the used material bio degrades and does not result in any harm to the environment. If the deceased person was a strong advocate of environmental protection then this casket could be your best tribute to your near and dear one.

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