How Coffins/Caskets Are Made

How Coffins/Caskets Are Made

I found this video that shows how caskets are built.  It gives a clear description of how coffins are hand built. Although its not a DIY it shows how much work goes into building a casket. I wonder if there are manufacturers out there that have an assembly line and crank them out like car makers do.  Informative.

Auto supplier builds plastic caskets – reduces funeral costs

Funeral Plans – Plastic Caskets = low funeral costs

Move over Batesville, your funeral plans may include a new product by a Michigan automotive parts manufacturerthat is helping reduce funeral costs. Clarion Technologies, which specializes in manufacturing plastics for cars and home appliances, is now building caskets.

These plastic caskets will cost 30 to 40% less than the traditional ones, and are supposed to have the same durability as wood or metal ones.

So far I haven’t found an outlet that sells them, I have seen suggestions that by June 2010 they will be in the market place. I’ll keep you posted.

One of the things I have noticed is that they are producing some very beautiful caskets. The exterior is decorated with graphics such as marble finish. No other casket manufacturer has done this.  I wonder if they do racing stripes or may be a GT model?

Funeral Plans Made Easy -The Basics of The Funeral Rule

Funeral Plans – The Funeral Rule

In the United States the Federal Trade Commission has drafted law that is known by “The Funeral Rule” here are some basic points to remember when funeral planning:

• You have the right to choose the funeral goods and services you want (with some exceptions).

• The funeral provider must give you a general price list (GPL) that states your right to choose the goods you want in writing.

• If state or local law requires you to buy any particular good or service, the funeral provider must disclose it on the price list, with a reference to the specific law.

• The funeral provider cannot refuse to handle a casket or urn you bought elsewhere—or charge you a fee to do that.

• A funeral provider who offers cremations must make alternative containers available.

• A funeral provider can’t charge for embalming you didn’t authorize unless embalming is required by state law.

These are a breakdown of the basics of The Funeral Rule. By knowing your rights as a consumer you are armed with the knowledge to make informed decisions and in a better position for Funeral Planning Made Easy.