Funeral Products and Services

Caskets
A casket often is the single most expensive item you'll buy if you plan a "traditional," full-service funeral. Typically, they're constructed of metal, wood, fiberboard, fiberglass, or plastic. (full article)

Cremation Urns
Learn all about cremation urns in this handy online guide--from a manufacturing process overview to how to personalize a cremation urn to what a keepsake is and what types are available. (full article)

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Burial Vaults
Burial vaults or grave liners, also known as burial containers, are commonly used in "traditional," full-service funerals. The vault or liner is placed in the ground before burial, and the casket is lowered into it at burial.(full article)

Services
This section serves as an index and information center for the services that are available for funerals and memorial services, such as embalming (including what the FTC has to say), funerals versus memorial services, and preservative products and processes. (full article)

Cemeteries
There are a lot of things to think about in purchasing a cemetery plot location, religious requirements, whether flowers or other remembrances are allowed, and more. There are also special veteran's cemeteries. (full article)

Alternative Resting Places
How to dispose of the remains of our deceased loved ones? A review of options, from ancient times to today. Also, learn about cemeteries, mausoleums, columbariums, and ash scattering. (full article)