Caskets - Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas

#1 Premium Rectangular

Walnut

Oak (natural)

Oak (stained)

A beautiful example of elegant design and distinguished understatement, the #1 Premium Rectangular Casket is our most popular model and is the ideal choice for traditional wakes and funerals. A classic example of the woodworker’s art, it features intricate, heirloom-quality construction and joinery. This casket includes an enhanced upholstery upgrade for the interior lid panel and pillow.

This is our only hinged-lid model.

Interior View

Keepsake cross rests in lid

Cast emblem handle

#2 Premium Shaped

Walnut

Oak (stained)

The Premium Shaped Casket is the traditional, old-world style coffin, whose design is still popular in Europe, but not readily found in the United States. Its classic shape echoes of the past when unadorned coffins were made by hand, using classic wood joinery techniques. These unique caskets include an enhanced upholstery upgrade on the pillow.

Interior View

Casketing

Keepsake cross rests in lid

Cast emblem handle

#3 Simple Shaped

Walnut

Pine

Oak (stained)

This simple, old-world style coffin is ideal for those wishing to express tradition, moderation and economy without sacrificing decorum. Dignified in its simplicity, the Simple Shaped Casket is similar in design to those that the monks have been using at New Melleray Abbey for the past 160 years.

This casket’s lid features two pieces and is fastened by screws.

Interior View

Casketing

Keepsake cross rests in lid

Cast emblem handle

#4 Simple Rectangular

Walnut

Pine

Oak (natural)

Graceful but inexpensive, the Simple Rectangular Casket is frequently used for presentations or as a cremation casket. Basic in its joinery and construction, this model features the true nature of each board, creating character for each casket with every unique knot and blemish.

This casket’s lid features two pieces, fastened by screws.