Burial Services

The graveside burial custom has been used for thousands of years as the final opportunity to say goodbye. The funeral process of accompanying a body and saying the last words gives a feeling of closure for many people. Families are deeply touched and the ceremony is remembered for years.

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The casket containing the body is the visual and emotional focal point of the burial service. The design of the casket can complement the life of your loved one. The first choice will be the casket material - wood or metal.

The material of the casket can capture the character of your loved one. Wood is admired for its warmth and natural beauty. Metal is known for its strength, durability and elegance. The species of wood or type of metal will add visual appeal in the last appearance of your loved one. There are additional considerations as you design the casket. You also can decide on the shape, color, interior fabric and hardware. Each feature allows you to create a personal tribute to your loved one.

Caskets are described in Texas as fancy coffins (Merriam-Webster dictionary). The main differences are that caskets have a rectangular shape of four sides, while a coffin has a hexagonal shape of six sides. Mass production of caskets started as demand rose greatly during the American Civil War. Most caskets available today are made of wood and metal.

Wood Caskets

Traditional hardwood caskets are made of solid wood. The variety of species used in caskets includes mahogany, walnut, cherry, sycamore, maple, birch, oak, pine, poplar, pecan and willow. A veneer-finished casket is not as expensive as a solid wood casket.

Metal Caskets

Usually a customization of the casket corners, they reflect an individual's life of service, their passions and interests in life. Themes include spirituality, patriotism, gardening, sports and family relationship. Other areas of artistic design include alcoves, overthrows and memory tables.

Available on selected caskets, this special drawer can hold cherished mementos during the service. Private farewell messages can be placed to remain in the casket at their final resting place.

A special place and focal point in the lid of the casket. This feature helps family and close friends recall a life story and highlight the personal character. Precious memorabilia and photo are used to create an emotional tribute.

Usually a customization of the casket corners, they reflect an individual's life of service, their passions and interests in life. Themes include spirituality, patriotism, gardening, sports and family relationship. Other areas of artistic design include alcoves, overthrows and memory tables.

Whether your family owns a cemetery plot or you have noticed nice local cemetery, our funeral director will be able to help you with information appropriate for your needs.

Families have a choice in choosing a cemetery space. Burial is the traditional choice. Entombment in an above-ground structure in a mausoleum is another option. When the casket is entombed, it is placed in a crypt enclosure. The front of the crypt is usually sealed and faced with natural stone such as marble or granite.

Entombment or burial at a cemetery allows family members and close friends to visit the gravesite as often as they like. The visits help them to feel close to the person while still acknowledging their death. Our funeral director will help you purchase a cemetery plot or entombment according to your needs.

Burial vaults are lined units that enclose the casket when it is placed in the grave. The two-piece enclosure protects the casket from the weight of soil, environment and heavy equipment. Cemeteries often require their use to prevent grave settling and help with gravesite maintenance and appearance. Burial vault materials include bronze, copper, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, concrete and composite materials.