For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ, all shall be made alive.
~1 Corinthians 15:22
Our monastery caskets are simple and beautiful. Each casket is individually crafted from fine solid pine veneer by skilled artisans, and is prayerfully lined and finished by the sisterhood.
The casket is constructed with FSC Certified wood from sustainable sources.
The casket features fully removable upper and lower lids, which are secured with oil-rubbed bronzed pins. For Orthodox funerals, in which the open casket is placed in the middle of the church, the viewing lid may be removed allowing the congregation to gather around both sides of the casket.
Your purchase helps to support the life of our monastery.
CASKET: $1,500
Price includes applicable sales tax and excludes shipping costs.
To place an order, to arrange a local pickup or delivery, or to inquire about long-distance shipping, please contact our Store Manager.
For more details about our caskets, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Resources section below.
Each cross is indvidually handcrafted by a skilled artisan using fine quality wood.
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Latin Cross |
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3-Bar Cross |
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Budded Cross |
Holy Assumption Monastery is pleased to offer inscriptions on your loved one's casket.
The sisterhood hand-woodburns the inscription directly onto the wood. Irregularities in the lettering may occur. The irregularities are due to the uneven grain of the wood, which are also part of the beauty of the inscription. Please be aware that the grain of the wood differs from casket to casket.
Pricing for a standard inscription is $100.
Option A: "Grant rest, O Lord, to the soul of Thy departed servant" (pictured)
Option B: "Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"
Pricing for a custom inscription begins at $50.
Casket Specifications:
- The wood is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- FSC-Certified wood essentially means that the material used is sustainable
- Fine solid pine veneer
- Sturdy solid pine handles secured to casket with a small amount of hardware
- Removable flat two-part lid secured to casket with oil-rubbed bronzed pins
- Simple poly-cotton blend fabric lining, mattress and pillow
- Includes cross of your choice (pictured in the Casket Crosses section on this webpage)
- Dimensions
- Exterior: 81.5" long x 29.5" widest point (includes handles) x 16.5" highest point (includes cross)
- Interior: 78.5" long x 23" wide x 14" deep
Suggested Long-Term Storage Conditions
- Your rights under the Funeral Rule
- "You may provide the funeral home with a casket or urn you buy elsewhere. The funeral provider cannot refuse to handle a casket or urn you bought online, at a local casket store, or somewhere else -- or charge you a fee to do it. The funeral home cannot require you to be there when the casket or urn is delivered to them."
- Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist
- Types of Funerals
- Choosing a Funeral Provider
- Buying a Cemetery Site
- Planning Your Own Funeral
- Funeral Terms and Contact Information
- Complying with The Funeral Rule
