Great question! The answer is: Not much at the end of the day, as they are both boxes designed to hold and transport the dead. Really, the primary difference comes down to shape. The word coffin dates back to about the 16th century. It typically has six or eight sides, tapering down toward the feet. Read more about What’s The Difference Between A Coffin and a Casket?[…]
I love the questions we get. Not because the questions are laughable, but because they have to be asked because the funeral industry, in an effort to make things sound less ”morbid” or ”frightening” has gone a long way to make very simple things complicated. Granted, maybe this particular one has more to do Read more about What the Heck is Coffin Furniture?[…]
My last post generated some questions, as I had mentioned that my client ordered an eco-friendly casket from another provider. It seems that people are surprised to hear this is a possibility. It is, in fact, a right that is protected under the Funeral Rule. This rule states that you may order your casket from Read more about Do You Have to Purchase Your Casket From The Funeral Home?[…]
