From Plain to Pretty

The typical funeral in modern day America is a recent happening. In the past, funerals tended to be plain, with a pine wooden box,  family and friends cared for the body, and then there was a simple burial. Until the 20th Century most caskets were constructed of wood ( the pine box). They were built one at a time by skilled cabinet and casket makers in almost every town. In modern times, caskets are now made in bronze, copper, stainless steel and various gauges of steel.

An interesting site I happened to come upon is the Natural Museum of Funeral History. http://www.nmfh.org/exhibits/coffins/gallery.php Photos are from the
Natural Museum of Funeral History website. 
National Museum of Funeral History (2013). National Museum of Funeral History. Retrieved October 18, 2013, from http://www.nmfh.org/exhibits/coffins/gallery.php 
Next time I am in Texas, I will have to check this place out!




This is a photo that depicts 20th century materials used in the sale of burial services











 

This is a modern looking casket that looks 'prettier' . 



National Museum of Funeral History. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://nmfh.org/exhibits/coffins/info.php


Casket Connection Co. (2013). Caskets for Sale | Discount Caskets | The Casket Connection is your online caskets store. Retrieved October 18, 2013, from http://www.casketconnection.com/