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Choosing a Casket: Casket Features and Upgrades<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the first decisions you will have to make when planning a burial is what kind of casket you want. Ranging from base models of a few hundred dollars to elaborate burial vessels with a price tag well in the $12,000 range, it is good to know what you want and expect out of your casket ahead of time. That way, you will not be overwhelmed by decisions or surprised when the final bill arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casket vs. Coffin<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

In the United States, the terms casket and coffin tend to be used interchangeably. That is because almost everyone who is buried is put into a casket—a rectangle design with a lid that opens on the top and\/or bottom. A coffin, by comparison, has six sides and is tapered at the head and feet to fit the human body shape. For most of us, we associate a coffin with old western movies rather than an actual burial choice. If you have a strong preference for a coffin over a casket, chances are you will need to find a specialty provider or have one made to order. <\/span><\/p>\n

Casket Materials<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Once you have decided on burial and a traditional casket, you will see a variety of caskets in different materials. The more elaborate the material, the higher the price tag. In ascending order (from lowest to highest), your choices include:<\/span><\/p>\n