Caskets — personalized and protected vessels that honor the life of your loved one — have been in existence for thousands of years. Egyptian artists designed bronze castings at the deceased’s likeness. The Celts used flat stones to create box-like chests. In the United States, the creators of the first caskets, which were typically made of wood available in the local region. In those days, crafters personalized caskets by carving exquisite and yet simple decorations or symbols into the wood. Sheet metal became more popular in the 1950s, and it is still the most used material for modern caskets. In the present day, families have additional material options, such as bamboo or wool.
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Homes offer families a variety of hardwood and metal caskets which accommodate an array of personal tastes and financial needs. Casket selection is a deeply personal decision as well as an expression of the life lived. It should reflect the personality and taste of the loved one and act as a final tribute. Caskets often represent a theme, which can include decorative icons, military insignias, religious symbols or other customized pieces on both the interior and exterior.
In addition, most cemeteries require burial vaults designed to protect the casket from the elements and maintenance equipment. Families can customize the vaults in design and material as well.
Contact Friedrich-Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Services — located at 44 S. Mill St. in Naperville; call 630-355-0213 and at 15219 S. Joliet Road in Plainfield; call 815-436-9221 — for more information on casket and burial vault options. Please visit friedrichjones.com.
