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What companies manufacture or manufactured copper deposit caskets?
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Currently, copper deposit caskets are no longer produced in the US. Copper deposit caskets are caskets which - unlike solid copper caskets which are welded from sheets of wrought copper - are made in a time electrolytic process in which copper molecules are deposited upon a casket form which usually is made of 48 oz copper sheets. While sheet copper caskets weigh between 200 and 300 lbs and are available from $ 2,000 upwards (Online casket retailers' price), copper deposit caskets weigh between 600 and 800 lbs (the typical thickness of the casket walls is 1/8 inch respectively 3mm) and cost up to a dozen times more than standard 32 oz sheet copper caskets. Only cast bronze caskets are more heavy (between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs) and around three times more expensive (currently between $ 160,000 and 270,000).
Until the 1980s, copper deposit caskets were manufactured by the Boyertown
Burial Casket Company and by the National Casket Company of Massachusetts. The famous National Seamless Copper Deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. The caskets were offered in several designs including a heavily rounded corner design and an urn shaped one. A National Seamless Copper Deposit Casket was used, for example, for the burial of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (a bronze plated round corner model # 21260), for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst (a triple lid round corner design), for Elvis Presley (a round corner model # 21200) for the religious leader Eliajah Muhammad (a silver plated round corner double lid model #21200) and for the burial of singer Aaliyah Haughton (a silver plated model # 20761 with lavish ornamental corners). Boyertown also manufactured several designs. One of their deposit caskets (the model # 2471) was a double walled copper deposited 48 oz bronze unit, featuring an outer copper deposited 48oz bronze casket and another inner solid bronze casket; this luxury model had a hermetically sealed triple lid: the outer one was made of deposited copper and undivided, the middle one had divided panels made from bronze and the innermost lid was an undivided full length oval plate glass panel. The brass bar handles were attached in such a way that they did not penetrate the wall of the outer casket. The casket was available with either a statuary bronze finish or with silver plated exterior.
Probably the closest modern equivalent to a copper deposit casket is the "Marquis" model of the York-Matthews Company, a thermo-deposit 48oz bronze casket, weighing around 310 lbs and offered at prices between $ 25,000 and 38,000.
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What kind of casket was Elvis Presley buried in?
Elvis Presley was buried in a seamless copper deposit casket, design # 21200, manufactured by the (former) National Casket Company of Boston. Twenty years befor, Elvis's mother had been buried in the same type of casket (which at the time of her death retailed at $ 8,000). Copper deposit caskets are often described as "copper lined caskets" - a description which is misleading because it misses the big differences in production methods, weight and price of solid copper caskets versus copper deposit caskets. Solid copper caskets are welded (or soldered) from sheets of wrought copper, while copper deposit caskets are made in a time consuming electrolytic process by which molecules of copper are deposited upon a casket form. This provides the casket with extra strength and a very smooth and untarnished surface without welding seams or burns. Copper deposit caskets ususally have a wall thickness of 1/8" (3mm - about twice as thick as 48oz copper sheets) resulting in an empty weight between 600 to 800 lbs, while solid copper caskets weigh between 200 and 300 lbs. Pricewise, the difference is even bigger, although it is difficult to talk in current prices because copper deposit caskets were manufactured in the US until the end of the 1970s only. At that time, the wholesale price of a copper deposit casket was between $ 5,000 and 6,000 (plus about 1,000 for an optional silver plated exterior), while 32 oz solid copper caskets were available from around $ 500 wholesale already. Thus, the price of a copper deposit casket was about a dozen times that of the lowest priced solid copper sheet casket. The high price (as well as the enormous weight) of copper deposit caskets was exceeded only by that of cast bronze caskets (coffins which are cast from molten bronze like bells; they cost three times as much as copper deposit caskets and have a weight between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs). Copper deposit caskets were manufactured by two companies which are no longer in business, although they once were giants of the industry: the National casket company of Boston and the Boyertown Burial Casket Company. Both firms produced several copper deposit designs (and cast bronze caskets as well).The famous National seamless copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. National copper deposit caskets (of different designs) were used for the funerals of many famous persons and celebrities other than just Elvis Presley, as for example of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, and singer Aaliyah Haughton.
What is a copper deposit casket and what is a solid copper casket?
Copper deposit caskets are often described as "copper lined caskets" - a description which is misleading because it misses the big differences in production methods, weight and price of solid (sheet) copper caskets versus copper deposit caskets. Solid copper caskets are welded (or soldered) from sheets of wrought copper, while copper deposit caskets are made in a time consuming electrolytic process by which molecules of copper are deposit upon a casket form which usually consists of 48 oz (ounces per square foot) copper or bronze sheets. This provides the casket with extra strength and a very smooth and untarnished surface without welding seams or burns. Copper deposit caskets usually have a wall thickness of 1/8" (3mm - about twice as thick as 48oz copper sheets) resulting in an empty weight of approximately 600 to 800 lbs, while most solid copper caskets weigh between 200 and 300 lbs. In terms of prices, the difference is even bigger, although it is difficult to talk in current prices because copper deposit caskets were manufactured in the US until the end of the 1970s only.
What is the difference in price between a copper deposit casket and a bronze cast casket?
The question is somewhat difficult to answer because copper deposited casket were manufactured until the 1980s only. Cast bronze and copper deposited caskets are the most expensive and the most heavy metal caskets available. While cast bronze caskets weigh between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs, copper deposit caskets have a weight between 600 and 800 lbs. The price difference between these caskets (which were manufactured by the Boyertown Burial Casket Company and by the National Casket Company of Boston) in the 1970s was as follows: cast bronze casket had a wholesale price between US $ 15,000 and 19,000 while copper deposited caskets cost between $ 5,000 and 6,000 wholesale (plus approximately $ 1,000 for an optional silver plated exterior).
Why do ice teas not have a deposit?
Ice teas do not have a deposit because they are expensive to manufacture.
Why are copper caskets only offered in 32oz copper and not 48oz copper?
There have been also a few 64 oz copper caskets around (for example one by the former Chicago Casket Company). In addition to that, there were the copper deposit caskets in production until the end of the 1970s by the National Casket Company of Boston and by the Boyertown Burial Casket Company. These caskets can be compared to 96 oz sheet copper caskets. While solid copper caskets are welded (or soldered) from sheets of wrought copper, copper deposit caskets are made in a time consuming electrolytic process by which molecules of copper are deposit upon a casket form which usually consists of 48 oz (ounces per square foot) copper or bronze sheets. This provides the casket with extra strength and a very smooth and untarnished surface without welding seams or burns. Copper deposit caskets ususally have a wall thickness of 1/8" (3mm - about twice as thick as 48oz copper sheets) resulting in an empty weight of approximately 600 to 800 lbs, while solid copper caskets weigh between 200 and 300 lbs. The main reason for (currently) producing 32oz and 48oz copper caskets only is probably the more affordable price. At the end of the 1970s, the wholesale price of a copper deposit casket was between $ 5,000 and 6,000 (plus about 1,000 for an optional silver plated exterior), while 32 oz solid copper caskets were available from around $ 500 wholesale already. Thus, the price of a copper deposit casket was about a dozen times that of the lowest priced solid copper sheet casket.
Is there a difference in material and price between a solid copper casket and a copper deposit casket?
Yes, there is a difference, and it's a big one. Solid copper caskets are made from sheets of wrought copper which usually have a weight of 32 ounces per square foot (standard caskets) or 48 oz, in rare cases even 64 oz or more. The typical weight of a sheet copper casket is between 200 and 300 lbs. 32 oz solid copper caskets are available from $ 2,000 upwards (Online casket retailers). Copper deposit caskets are produced in a time consuming process in which molecules of copper are deposited upon a casket form (usually made of 48oz copper sheets). Copper deposit caskets weigh between 600 and 800 lbs because the typical thickness of their walls is about 1/8 of an inch (3 mm). The cost of copper deposit casket is so high that they were manufactured until the 1980s only (by the Boyertown Burial Casket Co. and by the National Casket Company of Boston). At that time, a copper deposit casket was about a dozen times more expensive than a standard 32oz solid copper casket. The optional silver plating of the exterior would add another 25% to the cost of the casket. This price was exceeded only by cast bronze caskets (weighing between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs), which in the 1970s were about three times more expensive than copper deposit caskets. As mentioned, copper deposit caskets are no longer in production. The closest modern equivalent probably would be the 300 lbs heavy 48oz thermo-deposited bronze casket called "Marquis", manufactured by the York-Hoover Company; the casket costs about ten times the price of a standard 32 oz bronze coffin. The most famous copper deposit caskets were made by the National Casket Company. These copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. National seamless copper deposit casket were used for the funerals of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (# 21260 bronze plated), William Randolph Hearst (# 21200 as triple lid inner glass sealer), Elijah Muhammad (silver plated model # 21200 as glassless double lid sealer) Elvis Presley (# 21200) and Aaliyah Haughton (# 20761 ornamental corner design, silver plated). The Boyertown Burial Casket Company manufactured several copper deposit designs, for example a copper deposited bronze casket (model # 2471) which had a complete solid bronze inner casket inside of it. The casket had a triple lid (outer and middle metal lids and an inner glass lid); the weight was probably around 700 lbs.
What casket was used for Aaliyah?
Aaliyah Haughton was buried in one of the last copper deposit models manufactured by the former National casket company of Boston. The type designation was # 20761, a double lid model with lavish ornamental corners, a hand tufted premium velvet interior and a silver plated exterior. Unlike standard copper caskets which are welded from 32 oz or 48 oz (ounces per square foot) sheets of wrought copper (resulting in an empty weight between 200 and 300 lbs), copper deposit casket are made in a time consuming process by which copper molecules are deposited on a casket form. The famous National copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. Copper deposit caskets have unusually thick walls of 1/8" (3 mm) resulting in a weight between 600 and 800 lbs empty. The funeral pictures show that at least eight pall bearers were needed to carry Aaliyah's casket. In the 1970s, the price of copper deposit caskets, which are no longer manufactured in the US, was about 10 to 12 times that of a standard 32 oz sheet copper casket. The optional silver plating of the exterior added around 25 % to the basic price of the luxury casket. Other celebrities buried in National copper deposit caskets (of somewhat different design) were for example President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Elvis Presley and the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Is there a difference between a solid bronze and a bronze deposit casket?
Yes, there is a difference, but is less important than the difference between solid (sheet) bronze and cast bronze caskets. Solid bronze caskets are welded from sheets of wrought bronze. Bronze deposit caskets too, but they have an additional coat of bronze which is applied by an electrolytic (or similar) process to a base made of sheet bronze. This increases the thickness of the bronze walls and guarantees a smooth surface.
What model of batesville casket was used for Aaliyah?
Aaliyah wasn't buried in a Batesville casket, but in one of the last copper deposit caskets made by the former National Casket Company of Boston. The type designation of her silver plated casket was # 20761, a double lid model with lavish ornamental corners and a hand tufted premium velvet interior. Unlike standard copper caskets, which are welded from 32 oz or 48 oz (ounces per square foot) sheets of wrought copper (resulting in an empty weight between 200 and 300 lbs), copper deposit casket are made in a time consuming process by which copper molecules are deposited on a casket form. The famous National copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. Copper deposit caskets have unusually thick walls of 1/8" (3 mm) resulting in a weight between 600 and 800 lbs. The funeral pictures show that at least eight pall bearers were needed to carry Aaliyah's casket. In the 1970s, the price of copper deposit caskets, which are no longer manufactured in the US, was about 10 to 12 times that of a standard 32 oz copper casket. The optional silver plating of the exterior added around 25 % to the basic price of the luxury casket. Other celebrities buried in National copper deposit caskets (of different designs) were for example President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Elvis Presley, and the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst .
How much did Aaliyah casket cost?
Most probably, the retail price of her casket is known only to the funeral home and to the family. But also the wholesale price is difficult to quote because when Aaliyah died in 2001, her casket had been out of production already for more than 20 years. Nevertheless some general information as to its price can be given. Aaliyah's relatives chose a very rare and exclusive model - one of the last available copper deposit caskets manufactured by the former National casket company of Boston. The type designation was # 20761, a double lid model with lavish ornamental corners, hand tufted premium velvet interior and a silver plated exterior. Unlike standard solid copper caskets which are welded from 32 oz or 48 oz (ounces per square foot) sheets of wrought copper (resulting in an empty weight between 200 and 300 lbs), copper deposit casket are made in a time consuming process by which copper molecules are deposited on a casket form. The National copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. Copper deposit caskets have unusually thick walls of 1/8" (3 mm) resulting in a weight between 600 and 800 lbs. Aaliyah's funeral pictures show that at least eight pall bearers were needed to carry her casket. Other celebrities buried in National copper deposit caskets (of somewhat different design were for example President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Elvis Presley, and newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. In the 1970s, the wholesale prices of copper deposit caskets, which are no longer manufactured in the US, were in the range of $ 5,000 to 6,000 - about 10 to 12 times that of standard 32 oz copper caskets (available at wholesale prices from $ 500 upwards at the time). The optional silver plating of the exterior added around 25 % to the basic price of the luxury casket. If manufactured today, one of these National copper deposit caskets certainly would be much more expensive than Michael Jackson's "golden" casket, which actually was a polished 48oz bronze Batesville "Promethean" coffin with 14 karat gold plated handles, for which the family is said to have paid around $ 25,000.
How much does a metal burial casket weigh?
Standard metal caskets (20ga steel) weigh around 200 lbs empty. Most solid (sheet) copper or bronze caskets have a weight between 250 and 350 lbs. Copper deposit caskets (made of electrolytically deposited copper) between 600 and 800 lbs. Cast bronze caskets (cast from molten bronze like bells) between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs.
Was Aaliyah's casket made of pure gold?
Press photos taken in black & white showing Aaliyah's shining metallic casket can give the impression that it was made of pure gold. But actually it was a silver plated copper deposit coffin. After the death of American singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton (caused in 2001 as a result of a plane crash on the Bahamas), the renown Frank E. Campbell funeral home of Manhattan provided the casket for her funeral. Aaliyah's relatives chose a very rare and exclusive model - one of the last available copper deposit models manufactured by the former National casket company of Boston, Mass. The type designation was # 20761, a double lid model with lavish ornamental corners and a silver plated exterior. Unlike standard copper caskets which are welded from 32 oz or 48 oz (ounces per square foot) sheets of wrought copper (resulting in an empty weight between 200 and 300 lbs), copper deposit casket are made in a time consuming process by which copper molecules are deposited on a casket form. The National copper deposit caskets had no joints or welding seams nor did the attachments of the handles penetrate the casket walls. Copper deposit caskets have unusually thick walls of 1/8" (3 mm) resulting in a weight between 600 and 800 lbs. The funeral pictures show that at least eight pall bearers were needed to carry Aaliyah's casket. In the 1970s, the price of copper deposit caskets, which are no longer manufactured in the US, was about 10 to 12 times that of a standard 32 oz copper casket. The optional silver plating of the exterior added around 25 % to the basic price of the luxury casket. Other celebrities buried in National copper deposit caskets were for example President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Elvis Presley, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and religious leader Elijah Muhammad. If manufactured today, one of these National copper deposit caskets would be much more expensive than Michael Jackson's "golden" casket, which actually was a polished 48 oz bronze Batesville "Promethean" casket with 14 karat gold plated handles.
