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Choosing A Loved One’s Casket With A Funeral Home

April 26, 2021 • Teri Vila-Caballero

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When you are planning a funeral, one of the things you will do is choose a casket for your loved one with funeral homes in North Miami, FL. When you work with a funeral home, they are going to have options for you to consider. You can buy a casket from them, though they will use caskets if you want to get something from another vendor. It’s often convenient to look at options in person with the funeral home. Here are some things you will want to keep in mind when you get to the casket-buying part of the process.

Have A Budget In Mind

When you have a funeral for a loved one, there are costs involved. You need to think about how much you have to spend for the whole funeral, and how much you want to spend on just the casket. It’s a good idea to segment the budget so you know how much you can afford for the casket portion of the process. You don’t want to over spend or you might not have as much left for other parts of the project.

Consider Material Options

When you are looking at caskets, you may want to choose a material and then you can decide what you want from there. If you want metal, there are choices within that arena. If you want wood, there are lots of wood options. Think about what material your loved one would appreciate and what you might want. Part of it might depend on cost while other parts might depend on style wants.

Look Into Decorative Options

There are lots of ways to decorate caskets. Some are plain, straightforward, and simple while others are carved, have lots of details, and would be considered ornate. Think about the decorative options you might want to include on the casket as you look around.

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Remember Your Loved One’s Style

When you are thinking about anything for a loved one’s final service, you will want to think about them, their style, and what they would have wanted. If they always liked wood items, like wood graining in cabinets, wood floors, and so on, you know they likely would choose a wood cabinet. If they were a no frills sort of person, they might want something simple and plain for their casket. Consider their personality and style as you move forward.

If you are working on final services for a loved one, part of planning a funeral is buying a casket for the burial and other parts of the services. Consider what your loved one would have wanted, what your budget is, and other elements. The professionals at funeral homes in North Miami, FL can show you options once you have narrowed things down a bit and from there, you can choose what you feel is best. Contact Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory when a loved one passes away and we are here to help you with every part of the process from there on out.

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero is the Pre Need Director at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. She joined the team in 2012 to fulfill her calling to serve our community.

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