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Metal Caskets

Metal Caskets are made of bronze, copper, stainless steel, and are known for their protective features and unique finishes. Bronze and copper are among the most durable and beautiful of metals; both are naturally non-rusting. Stainless and carbon steel caskets come in a variety of grades, gauges, styles and finishes. Manufactured and tested to be completely resistant to the entrance of air and water, metal caskets combine lasting protection and beauty.		 View our metal caskets

Wooden Caskets

Wooden Caskets are available in a variety of types and species: mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, hickory, oak, ash, pine and poplar. They are hand crafted like fine furniture showing their natural and unique graining features. These caskets are the choice of families who appreciate the warmth and beauty of natural wood.		 View our wooden caskets

Urns

Cremation Urns provide the vessel in which to memorialize a loved one. While a cremation urn serves to safeguard the cremated remains, it should also reflect the personality of the deceased individual. As you will learn, cremation urns are made from a variety of natural and man-made materials. They can be simple and quite inexpensive or intricate and as costly as a one-of-a kind sculpture. Before a cremation urn is selected, some thought should be given to the final placement of the urn. If the urn is to be kept at home, them something more decorative may be desired. If the urn is to be buried in a cemetery, then an urn crafted out of something durable would work nicely. The presence of the urn at the memorial service might also impact the selection as well.

At Goldfinch Funeral Home, we have categorized our urns as to what they are best used for. Below is our unique presentation.

Permanent Urns - Those that do not disintegrate over time when buried in a cemetery. There are many different types - bronze, copper, marble, slate, steel, etc. A permanent urn or urn vault may be required by cemetery regulations.

Non-Permanent Urns - These are mainly wooden, glass or ceramic urns. Wood urns are most often used for display in homes, niches or when buried in a cemetery with the idea of ashes to ashes and dust-to-dust. An urn vault may be used for the protection of the urn.

Scattering and/or Garden Urns - We offer several specialized vessels of containment which return to nature when placed either in water or in earth.

Keepsake, Urns and Pendants - Family members often want to memorialize their loved ones by retaining a small portion of the cremated remains, a lock of hair or dried flowers. A variety of small keepsake urns and pendants are available for this purpose. Keepsake urns are manufactured from the same materials as regular urns. Keepsake urns are often available as a matching set to any of our full size urns selected. Keepsake pendants are crafted by jewelers as a remembrance of a loved one to be either worn or displayed. They are generally made out of gold, silver, brass or pewter.

We have selected a number of urns to display at our facilities. We have tried to provide a choice in all categories. We also have catalogs displaying many other urns.

Reinforced Vaults

In most areas of the country or state, local law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so the grave will not sink. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements.

The Vault supports the 3,000 lbs. per square inch of earth pressure exerted around the casket, thereby preventing the grave from sinking and in later years not having to continually refill the grave. The vault also prevents heavy grave digging equipment from falling into the grave, preventing potential injury to cemetery workers and possible litigation.

Double Reinforced Vaults   
The illustration above shows how a vault protects the casket from the weight of the earth.

Cremation Caskets

Cremation caskets and containers are available in a wide variety of styles and prices and can be categorized in four different groups: Traditional Wood Caskets, Wood Cremation Caskets, Hardboard Caskets and Fiberboard Containers. Though each container has its unique features, you will want to consider the type of service that is planned before making any decisions. For example, when a traditional ceremony has been scheduled, many families prefer the design and ornamentation of a traditional or cremation casket. However, if a memorial service (without the body present) is planned, you may opt for a hardboard or fiberboard container. Alternative containers are also available; however, they offer no interiors and are often constructed of cardboard. These are suitable when no viewing or service has been scheduled.

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