Wood caskets are becoming an increasingly popular option because of their warm, natural beauty and their uniqueness—no two wood caskets are exactly the same.
Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home maintains a state-of-the-art showroom with a large selection of fine wood caskets, including mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, poplar and pine. Each type of wood casket has its own particular characteristics and can be finished with stain or painted the color of your choice.
The Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home staff of professionals stand ready to provide knowledgable, financially-responsible guidance to assist in your casket selection. We invite you to learn more about wood caskets and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or comments today.
Types of Wood Caskets
Mahogany Caskets
Many of us are familiar with this hardwood because of its use in extremely high-grade furniture and cabinetry. With its reddish-brown hue and closed grain, it lends itself to deep, rich colors and a high-lustre finish. Mahogany speaks of elegance and is the right choice when the very best wood casket is desired.
Walnut Caskets
Walnut is considered a wood of beauty. With its striking grain color and pattern, enhanced by its natural lustrous patina, it is both dignified and elegant. These hardwood caskets are available in a variety of styles and may be personalized.
Cherry Caskets
Cherry caskets may be one of the most popular hardwood caskets today. Cherry is a beautiful hardwood, with its warm look and creamy reddish color. These caskets come in a variety of styles and many families choose to add custom corners or personalized panels to make their choice truly unique.
Oak Caskets
Oak is known for its prominent grain, which can be either tight or coarse, and is a hardwood that is revered for its strength and durability. Caskets made from oak are naturally a light to medium brown color, but can accept a variety of stains and paints to achieve the desired finish.
Maple Caskets
Valued for its strength, wear resistance and beauty, maple is a popular material used for making hardwood caskets. Although the grain is usually straight, it can also be wavy or curly, and is evenly textured with a natural lustre.
Pecan Caskets
Long prized for its strong and heavy hardwood, pecan is light in color and is often chosen for the construction of beautiful furniture and architectural paneling. Today, pecan caskets are a favorite among many families who desire a fine hardwood casket, but wish to moderate their expenses.
Pine Caskets
Pine is a durable wood characterized by its straight grain, pale yellow to light brown color, and the occasional distinctive "knot". Because it is a softer wood, pine caskets will accept a greater color range when stained, or may be painted to achieve the desired finish. Pine caskets are an economical solid wood choice.
Poplar (Hardwood) Caskets
Hardwood caskets are made from cost effective, yet attractive, select wood species including poplar. Select hardwood caskets are available in a variety of styles and are easy on the budget.
Engineered Wood Caskets
Today, many environmentally-conscious consumers are realizing the benefits offered by engineered wood caskets. These caskets use advanced technologies to combine strength and beauty while they ensure a dignified burial and testify to an eco-friendly philosophy.
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Custom Corners 
Personalizing your loved one's casket with custom corner styles adds special meaning to your casket selection. Many of our fine hardwood and metal caskets can be personalized with custom corners to create a memorialization as individual as the life lived. Please see the staff at Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home to find out more about these personal options, or visit the casket manufacturer's web site using the link below. |
