With caskets being the most expensive product in a traditional funeral with burial, we can understand why people turn to cremation and various alternatives.
Many people don't know that you may still find caskets for an excellent price, so check our tips before deciding on cremation:
The funeral home may have some dent or scratched caskets.
Regardless of what you think, caskets need a lot of time, material, or storage, which explains the high price. Casket prices start at $500, but you may pay more than $10,000 on an expensive model.
Don't forget that funeral homes are still a business, so let them know that you're looking for a low-end casket. The chances for them to also store models that aren't displayed are high. Caskets from discontinued lines, old models, or caskets with scratches and dents will come for a lower price.
It's rather convenient for you and the funeral home to get a casket of this kind. You no longer need to look elsewhere and fuss about buying it from a third-party seller, and the funeral home is happy to get rid of a casket that it wouldn't usually sell.
Buy it online
Online retailers offer a fantastic variety of models and attract clients with excellent prices too. The funeral home is required by law to accept the casket you bought online.
It's more comfortable to do some price shopping online, as you no longer need to drive anywhere. You should pay attention when buying though, as pics can be deceiving.
Don’t forget to look for funeral coupons, as they’re a great way to cut down the funeral spending!
Buy a DIY casket kit.
You may find pre-fabricated casket kits online. Once they get to you, you may put the casket together on your own. Most of the time, you will only need some essential tools like a screwdriver or a hammer.
Expect to pay around $600 for a kit of this sort. As long as this isn't your very first DIY project, it would help if you didn't spend more than a couple of hours making the casket.
Make your casket or ask someone who can
Some minimal experience is necessary for making a casket from scratch. It’s not as effortless as in using a DIY kit, but it’s still possible. You only need to know how to work around wood.
Making your casket is both emotional and valuable. If you don’t have the skills for it, but still want something made especially for you, look for a carpenter with experience.
Don't forget to see if your choice's cemetery has specific rules on the sizing of the casket. When you're making a casket from scratch, people are tempted to overdo it, and end up with a coffin that is way too large.
