When choosing a casket, Brady & Levesque Funeral Home can help

ST. ALBANS — Choosing a casket for yourself or a family member can be an important decision.

Traditionally, a casket is the focal point of a funeral, and it can have emotional associations. Some think of it as a final gift to their loved one. Others prioritize shelter of their loved one after burial. Many opt to keep it simple. It's all a matter of personal preference.

Caskets come in a wide range of materials, colors, sizes and prices. From a plush, fabric-lined bronze casket to an eco-friendly basket casket, the casket you choose may reflect your traditions, culture and personality.

Brady & Levesque Funeral Home in St. Albans can help you navigate all of these choices. Call (802) 524-2928 or email [email protected] for help.

A casket is a container that holds the body of a person who has passed away. It's used during a visitation before a funeral or memorial to allow family and friends an opportunity to say a final goodbye to their loved one. After the service, the casket is transported to the cemetery and buried in the ground or placed in a mausoleum.

The cost of a casket ranges widely and depends on the materials used to build it and how much it's customized. The average cost of a casket is a little more than $2,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Whether you’re interested in understated or ornate, there are several factors in addition to style to consider as you make your decision:

Caskets are made from all kinds of materials. Cloth-covered caskets are the most economical option, while copper or bronze caskets are typically more expensive.

Solid wood caskets are fashioned from solid wood such as mahogany, walnut, maple, cherry, oak, poplar or pine. Solid wood caskets offer a stately, warm and traditional look. Veneer caskets are made from an inexpensive wood, and a veneer of a more expensive wood is placed over it. These caskets offer the look of wood for a lower price than a solid wood.

Not only can you choose the material a casket is made of, you can also personalize the casket in so many ways. Some of the more popular options for personalization include:

This is paid content. Brady & Levesque Funeral Home is part of the Messenger's Preferred Business Program. Learn more at www.samessenger.com/preferred_business_program. The content of this article came from Dignity Memorial.

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