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
Orthodox 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, Orthodox 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 Orthodox caskets produced by the industry's
most respected manufacturers. We maintain a large inventory of Orthodox caskets
made from a wide variety of wood species to meet every price requirement.
From Orthodox caskets crafted using elegantly hand polished
African Mahogany, to the most simple unfinished, flat-top pine 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 Orthodox caskets in all of today’s most popular furniture woods
such as Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Poplar.
In certain older Jewish cemeteries (primarily in Metropolitan
areas such as New York City) caskets with reduced dimensions are occasionally
required in order to accommodate their smaller grave sizes. These caskets are
commonly referred to as “Calvary Sized Orthodox Caskets”. Rest assured that
Herman Meyer & Son does stock a selection of Calvary Sized caskets to meet
these special needs.
The following
caskets are those we have available on a regular basis.
These are available for use when pre-arranging your funeral.
"Dan" poplar
"Gideon" poplar
"Clear" poplar
"Smithfield" poplar
"Fairfax" poplar
"Exodus"
poplar
"Bristol"
poplar
"Sharon" poplar
"Obadiah"
poplar
"Ashmont" birch
"Asher" oak
"Jordan" ash
"Thacker" poplar
"Jordan"
maple
"Issachar" walnut
"Parliament" mahogany
You may also view the printable Casket Brochure for alternate views of the interior and exterior.
The following
caskets are those we have in stock
and can
not
reorder
because the
manufacturer
has discontinued
the style. Since these caskets
are
continually
changing, we are not able to offer them when pre-arranging a
funeral.
"Harvest"
pine
"Ramah"
oak
Steel Caskets
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"
"Phoenix"
gold
"Phoenix"
silver
"Reed-silver"
"Reed-copper"
"Galaxy"
"Meany"
bronze
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