Funeral Counseling
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
"Helping You Make Informed Decisions"

PURCHASE:	CASKETS	URNS	FLOWERS	ONLINE MEMORIAL

Casket Orders-

1.) How to Order a Casket from Funeral Counseling.
2.) Will a funeral home charge a handling fee or any extra charge for purchasing a casket from another source?
3.) What is the difference between 18 Gauge and 20 Gauge Caskets?
4.) What is the difference between Gasketed and Non-Gasketed?
5.) Purpose of a Vault
6.) The Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Guide for Funeral Planning could also be helpful.
7.) For all other Questions please email us or call us at 1-888-222-5955.

Funeral Counseling Services-

Please call with specific questions you may have 1-888-222-5955.
You may also review our Price Comparison Page and Family Representative Services.

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1.) To order a casket from Funeral Counseling find the particular casket that you would like to order from our online display gallery and click on Buy Now below the individual casket photo. Then follow the corresponding directions for payment information and funeral home delivery information. You may also place orders over the phone by calling our toll free number 1-888-222-5955 any time 24hrs / 7 days a week.

2.) No handling fee will be charged. It is illegal for a funeral home to charge a handling fee for purchasing a casket elsewhere since the passing of the FTC's Funeral Rule.

3.) 18 gauge steel is a slightly thicker grade steel than 20 gauge steel.

4.) Gasketed caskets, also called a "sealed" or "sealer" casket have a thick rubber gasket surrounding the entire lid. This creates a sealed enclosure similar to a refrigerator or car door rubber. Non-Gasketed caskets do not have a sealed enclosure, instead are closed and are latched without the use of a gasket, making it easier for outside elements to penetrate the interior of the casket.

5.) A vault is used to prevent the ground from caving in over a casket due to the eventual sinking of a grave. Vaults are not required by law, however, most cemeteries require a vault to keep the ground level. Basic vaults are made of concrete where as more elaborate models are made of precious metals such as bronze.

RESOURCES:	FUNERAL PLANNING Information on Pre-Planning	NATIONAL DIRECTORY Find Your Local Funeral Home	CONSUMER RIGHTS: Funerals A Consumer Guide
The Internet's Cemetery Registry Buy and Sell Cemetery Lots and Grave Sites for Sale

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