For more than 55 years, the Monti-Rago Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has provided a comfortable place for families to plan a service and say goodbye to a loved one who has passed away. The Monti-Rago Funeral Home maintains a diverse selection of caskets and offers professional advice to help each family select the model that best suits its needs.
Selecting a casket can be a difficult prospect. There are numerous designs and constructions to choose from, and many are quite expensive. Even a basic metal casket can cost close to $1,000, though prices may be significantly higher depending on the material used.
Many families begin the selection process by choosing a material, as this component determines much about the casket's appearance. The family will need not only to decide whether the casket should be metal or wood but also to select the specific type thereof. Wooden options include maple, elm, and ash, while metal caskets may be copper, bronze, or stainless steel, and the choice among these many styles wil depend on both aesthetic and budget.
The family also needs to decide whether the lining should be satin or velvet, and what color that material should be. The next step is to secure a detailed pricing quote and determine whether the desired model is within the family's budget. If so, the last step is to finalize purchase decisions and confirm the casket's availability.
