CREMATION CASKET OFFERINGS

What is a “cremation casket”? Anytime cremation is requested a combustible “alternative container” (encasing the body) is required to use for a simple “direct cremation”. In cases where a family’s wish is still for cremation, but requesting a traditional funeral with public viewing (allowing for a Chapel or Church service) then a casket specially designed to be combustible and cremated becomes a necessity. When the funeral concludes the “cremation casket” in-turn becomes that required combustible “alternative container”.

We offer a number of cremation option choices including a traditional funeral with viewing, visitations and a Chapel or Church service. This is a personal decision, and we will guide you with the various funeral cremation service options available.

The cremation caskets listed represent a cross section of those regularly selected by the families we serve. If you have specific needs please let us know and we will assist you in finding the appropriate available casket in type of material, design and cost.

Burial Caskets, including Cremation Caskets, range in price from $45,850 to $1,295.00 for adults.  Caskets for infants and children are available by special order and range in price (dependent on size) from $2,795 to $250.00.  Alternative Containers available for direct cremations range in price from $1,025.00 to $80.00.  Some caskets on our price list may not be on hand in our display room but we do have photographs available, or we can show you similar caskets in category and price.

Prices and Merchandise subject to change without notice

WARRANTIES

The Chapel of the Highlands makes no representations or warranties about the protective value of certain caskets or outer burial containers other than those made by the manufacturer. The only warranties, expressed or implied, granted in connection with goods sold with this funeral service are the written warranties, if any, extended by the manufactures thereof. No other warranties and, specifically, no warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are extended by the seller.

CREMATION CASKET MATERIALS

HARDWOOD CASKETS

  • Unmatched with warmth and beauty
  • Hand crafted like fine furniture
  • Unique graining patterns
  • Available in a variety of select wood types / species
  • Appropriate for services at Chapel and Church prior to cremation

HARDBOARD CASKETS

  • Authentic looking wood finishes
  • Preserving the appearance of wood
  • Lower cost than hardwood
  • Constructed of wood composite (MDF) material
  • Designed specifically for cremation with low metal content
  • Suitable for family viewing / service only at Chapel prior to cremation

FIBERBOARD ALTERNATIVE CONTAINERS

  • Constructed of wood composite (MDF) or cardboard
  • Minimum containers meet Federal Trade Commission requirements
  • Constructed of combustible materials generally without interior or handles
  • Suitable for immediate direct cremation with no viewing or services

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE CASKETS

  • Green certified by “The Green Burial Council”
  • Sourced from a local company specializing in ecologically friendly materials
  • Leaving minimal environmental footprints
  • Available in materials such as banana leaf or bamboo
  • Constructed in a basket weave design with a hemp type interior shroud
  • Suitable for a closed casket service followed by burial at a green cemetery (or cremation)

Note: The following examples are a simplified cross section of cremation caskets the families we serve are currently selecting.  More caskets exist than it’s possible to list here, but these are current popular choices.  We have access to hundreds of caskets we can special order, and will help you find a choice you’re comfortable with in color, design and price.

Click on the cremation casket name to view a picture (if available).

HARDWOODS *

MasonCherry Veneer; Dark Cherry Satin Finish; Champagne Velvet Upholstered Interior; Corner Choice.
BaileyMedium Hardwood Satin Finish; Khaki Linwood Upholstered Interior; Corner Choice.
ChestnutSolid Select Hardwood; Medium Satin Finish; Rosetan Crepe Upholstered Interior.
Libra“Harvest”. Choice of Dark Brown, Light Brown or Red Satin Finish; Rosetan Crepe Upholstered Interior. (Light Brown Shown Here).
LyraChoice of Dark Brown or Natural Satin Finish; Rosetan Crepe Upholstered Interior. (Natural Finish Shown Here).

SPECIALTY OFFERINGS

Availability We have access to a wide variety of caskets available to us by special order.  We will help you in finding an appropriate casket selection in color, design and cost.

Hardboard Cremation Caskets and Fiberboard Containers

Environmentally Sensitive Caskets & Urns

NOTE: Green basket type caskets and urns are limited in supply and are continously evolving. Examples pictured are similar to available offerings, but each basketweave casket or natural urn is unique in design and none will be exactly alike.

* Note: Any Hardwood Casket selected may also be used as a Cremation Casket.