A casket is an important part of many funerals and visitations, offering a tasteful, visually appealing container to hold the remains of the deceased. Most funeral homes provide the option of renting one rather than purchasing one. Here is what you need to know about what this involves and the benefits it offers.

How It Works

With a rental, you lease a casket from the funeral home for the visitation and service; then, prior to burial, the body is transferred to another, more basic receptacle for interment. The rental looks just like any other casket, and it is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between uses.

For those who have chosen cremation, a ceremonial casket can be rented. This too looks just like any other, but the inside contains an insert into which the cremation container is placed. After the service, the container can be given to the family or interred according to the deceased's wishes. This option is preferred when the presence of a casket is important to the deceased or to their loved ones.

Benefits

A rental is obviously a more economical choice than purchasing a casket, but cost is only one of its benefits. Choosing the right receptacle can be very emotional for those newly grieving, and a rental can give you time to find just the right one while also ensuring that the visitation and service can move forward.

Renting is also more environmentally friendly. You can use a traditional coffin for the services, then have the remains transferred to a more sustainable receptacle, such as one made from cardboard, wicker, or recycled wood. Also, a rental can be used repeatedly, so it is constantly recycled, and precious resources don't have to be used to keep creating more.

E.C. Nurre Funeral Homes Inc. offers casket rentals to Greater Cincinnati, OH. Since 1960, they have been providing funeral, burial, and cremation services. Their caring team will guide you at every step of the process, whether you're pre-planning your own arrangements or planning for a loved one. Call (513) 753-6130 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online to explore their services.