Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Choose A Casket Carefully 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 other person in the world. But it is crucial to overcome that pain and make arrangements for the funeral proceedings for which an appropriate casket is critical.

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

Caskets can be of several shapes, sizes and styles, with prices varying accordingly. They are generally divided into two broad categories, funeral caskets and burial caskets. While the funeral casket is meant for the body to be visible during the memorial service, the burial casket is typically only suitable for burial purposes.

Caskets come in different materials, like wood, metal, fibre glass, and marble. Traditionally, wooden caskets were preferred and choice from various types of wood such as mahogany, maple, oak etc could be made. Polished to perfection, wooden caskets are of high quality and they look elegant with a shiny feel, but their prices are also generally higher. Metal caskets are a good choice with their bronze, stainless steel, or copper finish, and you will have choices of different colours, styles, 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 raw materials used are completely biodegradable, these caskets result in least damage to the planet. If the deceased person was a strong advocate of environment safety then this casket could be your last tribute to your loved one.

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