How to Buy a Casket

Caskets are big-ticket items, come in many different sizes and materials, and have a wide range of features. Buying a casket can be one of the most challenging and expensive parts of planning a funeral at a funeral home in Pinckney, MI. How are you supposed to choose the casket that’s best for your lost loved one?

These tips are here to help you find and buy a casket that suits your needs without too much tie or stress and without putting an unnecessary burden on your finances:

Step 1. Set a Budget

Caskets can vary widely in price, from a few hundred or thousand dollars to tens of thousands. All these options can be very overwhelming, so its best to start shopping with a set budget in mind. What’s more, you don’t want to overspend and put extra stress on yourself during your time of loss.

Step 2 Consider Your Lost Loved One’s Wishes

If your lost loved one left behind instructions or preferences as to the type of casket they want, follow those instructions. Not only will this help honor your lost loved one, but it will also make your job that much easier. If they didn’t leave any instructions, think about their tastes and personality to help narrow down your choices.

Step 3. Get Help

You don’t have to shop for a casket alone. In fact, it’s often best to have a shopping companion along to help you make the decision and offer additional support. Also, having someone along to help might also make it easier for you to stick to your budget and request samples or information on lower-priced options. And finally, its’ almost always helpful to talk over the pros and cons of your various options with someone else.

Step 4. Visit Showroom or Funeral Home

Visit at least five retail showrooms or funeral homes  to see the many types of caskets, or ask your funeral director to show you their selection. Before displaying the actual coffin, the funeral director must first offer you a generic price list. It will enable you to keep to your budget-friendly choices. Bring a friend or family member with you when you go to the funeral home or the retail store. It will be simpler to request access to more information if you have a companion. Your companion can offer a fresh perspective and assist you in weighing the benefits and drawbacks of various casket styles and amenities.

Step 5. Compare Prices

Check out showrooms and get information before comparing pricing from other sellers. When selecting a coffin, take into account the cost, craftsmanship, and quality. Keep in mind to adhere to your spending plan to prevent overspending.

Step 6. Shop Early

Buying a casket is hard even without adding the additional stress of making the purchase when you have high emotions, are under a time constraint, and are feeling vulnerable after a loss. The best way to combat this issue is to shop as early as you can, whether that means picking a casket before you pass to make the choice easy for your family or moving the task of buying a casket to the top of your funeral to-do list.

Step 7. Know Your Rights

Consumers of funeral home products have certain rights under federal law. These laws are intended to help protect you from being pressured into buying products you don’t want or need simply because you’re going through a loss. For example, the Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide you with transparent pricing. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions. You need to have all the information before you can make a good decision.

Step 8. Purchasing the Casket

You’re not required to purchase a coffin from the funeral home, keep that in mind. Additionally, you have the option of purchasing a casket from small stores or online merchants. The coffin purchase process shouldn’t be rushed. Ask the funeral director or customer service if you have any questions after gathering all the information and looking into all your alternatives.

We are here to help if you want more information on buying a casket or Pinckney, MI funeral homes. Borek Jennings Funeral Homes is happy to do whatever we can to help you in your time of loss or of preplanning, so call us at (810) 231-0200 or visit us today.