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Our Funeral Home chose Batesville Casket Company as our casket manufacturer for several reasons:
- Batesville is the Number One Manufacturer of Caskets in the World
- Batesville provides a 20 year product guarantee on their primary line of caskets
- And most importantly... No matter which casket a family selects, from the most expensive to the least expensive, a family can rest assured that they have purchased a quality product
Metal Caskets
Metal caskets -- including those made from bronze, copper, stainless steel and steel -- are known for their 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.
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Bronze |
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Bronze caskets combine quality construction and beautiful finishes. Many families choose bronze because it is superior to all other casket materials in strength, durability and naturally non-rusting qualities. Batesville offers a wide variety of styles, colors, and features in bronze -- it is a selection in which you can take great pride. You can be sure you have selected from the very best caskets available. |
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Copper |
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Copper caskets combine quality construction and beautiful finishes. Copper caskets are also naturally non-rusting. Batesville offers a wide variety of styles, colors and features in copper -- it is a selection in which you can take great pride. |
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Stainless Steel |
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Stainless steel is known for its longevity, as evidenced by its use in tableware, medical equipment and jet engines. Batesville’s stainless steel caskets are rust resistant and constructed of either premium or basic grades. Both grades provide varying degrees of longevity, as well as a full range of price and style selections. Only Batesville offers both the premium grade and cathodically protected basic grade in stainless steel. Like all Batesville caskets, stainless steel caskets must pass a series of tests prior to shipping. |
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Steel |
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Constructed from solid steel, they combine quality construction and beautiful finishes. Made with the same quality and attention to detail as all Batesville caskets, these caskets offer the Memorial Record™ system and are available in a wide variety of colors and styles. Batesville metal caskets must pass a series of factory tests prior to shipping. |
Hardwood Caskets
Hardwood caskets include a variety of species: mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, poplar, and pine. These caskets are the choice of families who appreciate and cherish the qualities of natural wood. The warmth, beauty and personality it brings to fine furniture ideally suited it for the construction of quality caskets.
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Mahogany |
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Mahogany is used extensively for high-grade furniture and cabinetry. It has a well-earned reputation because of its attractive grain pattern and beautiful natural luster. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Walnut |
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Considered a wood of beauty, walnut boasts a striking grain color and pattern. Walnut is warm and inviting, dignified and elegant, and engenders a pride of ownership. Having a natural lustrous patina, walnut is also known for its strength and durability. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Cherry |
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If the legend holds true, George Washington was a visionary when he chopped down the cherry tree. Cherry has since grown to be one of the most popular of hardwoods. Because of its strength and stability, cherry is often used for burial caskets, paneling and gun stocks. Its rich, warm look and creamy, reddish color make it a favorite. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Oak |
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Oak is a popular furniture and flooring favorite. This durable wood is used for doors, paneling, home furnishings and caskets. Oak has a prominent grain pattern that can be either tight or coarse, depending on the species. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Maple |
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Maple is valued for its strength, wear resistance and beauty, making it a popular choice for flooring, especially for heavily trafficked areas such as a ballroom. But it’s also a popular material used in making caskets. Maple is evenly textured with a natural luster. While the grain is usually straight, it can also be wavy or curly. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Pecan |
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Prized for the delicious pecan nut, pecan trees also produce a strong and heavy hardwood. Pecan is light in color and is often found in the construction of beautiful furniture and architectural paneling. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Pine |
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Pine has been popular since colonial times. There are nearly 100 species of pine, ranging in color from pale yellow to light brown. Though not technically classified as a “hardwood,” it is considered to be a durable wood, usually straight grained with an even texture. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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Engineered Wood |
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Engineered Wood combines advanced technology, strength and beauty into one complete package. As an investment in tomorrow, engineered wood ensures the long-term affordability of quality wood caskets and creates a stronger, more affordable, more eco-friendly product. Backed by consumer research, engineered wood features visual, structural and environmental benefits that consumers value. |
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Hardwood |
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The hardwood line of caskets is available in a variety of wood species including, mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, oak, and poplar. These woods are all classified as hardwood because they are leaf bearing trees. The pine is actually softwood because it is a needle bearing tree, but it is included in the general category of hardwood.
The hardwood casket is constructed using between 150 and 225 board feet of solid lumber and offers strength, beauty, and dignity, and is available to our families in many styles.
Hardwood is a cost effective, yet attractive, solid wood product made from select wood species including poplar. Many Batesville hardwoods have a MemorySafe™ drawer and may be personalized by adding custom corners and personalized panels. Batesville’s hardwood caskets come in a variety of styles and are all backed by our comprehensive pre-interment warranty. |
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LifeSymbols™ Corners |
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On select caskets, LifeSymbols™ corners allow you to customize the casket with a design of particular significance. Whether it's the praying hands, promise of hope or the token of love symbolized by the rose, the lasting image will remain in this permanent memorial to your loved one.
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Living Memorial®
Tree Planting Program |
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With the purchase of selected Batesville® casket or Options® cremation product, we'll arrange to plant a tree in a national forest to keep the memory of your loved one alive and protect the enviroment for future generations. This "growing" legacy is available at no charge.
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