Selecting a Casket
Selecting a Casket There are plenty of purchases that are a pleasure and a treat, such as buying a new outfit for a special occasion or purchasing new furniture for your home. But there are some things that you need to buy that are the exact opposite of fun; they are painful, emotional, and confusing. One of these purchases is deciding on a casket for a recently deceased loved one. It's a purchase that comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility, not to mention emotional stress and grief. On top of other funeral expenses and planning the service, buying a casket is one of the most significant and challenging funeral product purchases you must make. It's a big-ticket item with prices and features that greatly vary. However, with proper preparation, you can avoid some of the often-made mistakes that come with making such an important purchase during an emotionally traumatizing time. How? By learning as much as you can before you start shopping. Following a few simple