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Are caskets air tight?

Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.


How much do funeral caskets typically cost in the Midwest?

Usually around $10,000. They are very expensive.


What are the different types of metal caskets?

Metal caskets are available in carbon steel, copper, bronze, and stainless steel. Carbon steel caskets are available in different gauges, ranging from 20 gauge (the thinnest) to 16 gauge (the thickest)


Why were Vietnam casualties in caskets under glass?

"Glass sealer" caskets (protective caskets with an inner glass lid) are an older type of "sealer caskets" (caskets providing an air and watertight seal). Later (for example in the Gulf War) the remains of soldiers were shipped back in glassless "gasket sealer" caskets.


Where can one find caskets for sale?

One can find caskets for sale at mortuaries and funeral supply stores, for example Costco. Caskets are also for sale at Sears, Walmart, and Caskets By Design.


Why do coffins have to be nailed down?

Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.


What types of caskets are available for purchase?

There are several types of caskets available for purchase, including metal caskets, wood caskets, and eco-friendly caskets made from materials like bamboo or wicker. Each type of casket comes in various styles and designs to suit different preferences and budgets.


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Are mahogany caskets more expensive than other wooden caskets?

Usually yes - as long as one compares caskets of similar design, similar thickness of wood and similar interiors.


What is The cost of a coffin?

It depends from an even £600 to a £1000, note:- Coffins along with other things are exorbitantly expensive in the UK. In the US, prices for caskets vary between around $ 500 (cloth covered wood) and almost $ 270,000 (manufacturer's suggested list price of the cast bronze "Pharaoh Sarcophagus" casket). According to recent statistics (2014) the average retail price for caskets is around $ 2,500.


Are there major differences in the manufacturing process or in weight and price between a solid bronze casket and a cast bronze casket?

Yes, there are big differences. Ssolid bronze caskets are made from sheets of wrought bronze which usually are stamped and welded to form a casket, while cast bronze caskets are cast like bells from molten bronze. Standard 32oz bronze caskets (made of bronze sheets weighing 32 ounces per square foot) have an empty weight between 200 to 300 lbs, more expensive 48oz bronze caskets between 300 to 400 lbs., while cast bronze caskets weigh between 1,000 and 1,200 lbs. Currently (in 2014), cast bronze caskets cost both at the wholesale price level and in manufacturer's recommended retail prices around 50 times as much as standard 32oz solid bronze caskets.


How large can caskets be?

In the United States, standard caskets for adults have a length between 80 and 83 inches. Industrially manufactured oversize caskets are up to 96" long. Hand crafted caskets can be even longer.