Is a casket required for cremation or for burial?
No, a casket is not required by law for cremation. The law requires a minimal alternative container (usually cardboard) for the transportation of the remains to the crematory. Families always have the option to use a casket if they so desire and there are many reasonably priced caskets made specifically for cremation. Many families choose to have a visitation and/or service prior to cremation and would like to select a suitable casket. Is a casket required for burial? The law does not require a casket for burial. In cases where direct burial is chosen, families may use an alternative container that is the least expensive alternative. View our price list to see that we also have many reasonably priced caskets.
