Caskets
The pictures below are the caskets we routinely have in stock. Occasionally though, a casket may not be available due to a manufacturer discontinuing a particular model or various other reasons. If you have questions about any of these caskets, prices or planning ahead, we would be glad to assist you.
You may contact us by...
Writing: Herman
Meyer & Son
P.O. Box 4052
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
Calling: 502.458.9569
888.458.9569 (toll free)
Email: info@meyerfuneral.com
Traditional, All Wood or Green, biodegradable Caskets
For those who follow the traditional Jewish
beliefs, a casket must be made entirely of wood. Metal caskets are forbidden by
Jewish law. Even the use of metallic components such as nails, screws, handles,
etc in the construction of wood caskets is not acceptable. The entire casket
must be free from metal. Additionally,
Traditional
caskets should be plain and free
from excessive ornamentation. Their construction must have rabbinical
certification.
As you might imagine, manufacturing a hardwood casket to
these exacting specifications without using metal requires skill. We offer
a broad selection of hand crafted
Traditional
caskets produced by the industry's
most respected manufacturers. We maintain a large inventory of
Traditional
caskets
made from a wide variety of wood species to meet every price requirement.
From
Traditional
caskets crafted using elegantly hand polished
African Mahogany, to the most simple unfinished, flat-top pine/poplar box, you can
purchase with confidence knowing that each selection represents exceptional
value in its price range. In addition to Mahogany and Pine, Herman Meyer &
Son offers
Traditional
caskets in all of today’s most popular furniture woods
such as Walnut, Cherry,
Ash, Oak, Maple, and Poplar.
These caskets are available to choose from when pre-planning a funeral.
"Dan" poplar
"Gideon" poplar
"Clear" poplar
"Smithfield" poplar
"Bristol"
poplar
"Obadiah"
poplar
"Ashmont" birch
"Asher" oak
"Jordan" ash
"Jordan"
maple
"Issachar"
walnut
"Abraham"
mahogany
"Parliament" mahogany
"Moriah"
cherry
All of these caskets also meet all the requirements of a "Green" casket and can be used in any "Green" burial.
You may also view the printable Casket Brochure for additional views of the interior and exterior.
Steel Caskets
These caskets are available to choose from when pre-planning a funeral.
Metal caskets are acceptable for use in Reform Judaism.
Twenty gauge steel is among the lightest weight of steels used in the casket industry today. About 1/3 as thick as 16 gauge steel, 20 gauge steel is chosen by those seeking a more economical alternative. These caskets are generally stamped into rectangular forms with square corners, feature various corner decorations, and painted finishes. Herman Meyer & Son offers several 20 gauge gasketed (sealing) and non-gasketed (non-sealing) caskets with many more readily available.
"Winston-silver"
"Winston-copper"
"Quantum"
"Reed-silver"
"Reed-copper"
"Galaxy"
"Meany"
bronze
Below
are
discontinued
caskets.
They
change
frequently
and,
therefore,
NOT
available
for
pre-planning a
funeral.
"Ramah"
oak
"White
Rose"
oak
"Sarah"
cherry
"Phoenix"
silver
The
following
urns are those we have available on a regular basis.
Others can
be ordered
overnight.
These are available for use when pre-arranging your funeral.
Classic
Bronze
Stained
Poplar
Gray
marble
Black
marble
Brushed
Platinum
Silver
& Gold
Brass
Bronze
Mosaic
Hand blown
glass
Cast
bronze
&
stainless
steel
Herman Meyer & Son, PO Box 4052 (1338 Ellison Avenue), Louisville, Kentucky 40204 | 502.458.9569 | info@meyerfuneral.com