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How does this work? Ordering your Abbey Casket

One of the most frequent questions we’re asked about purchasing an Abbey Casket is: “How does this all work?” Whether you’re purchasing at the time of need or preplanning for yourself or a loved one, the process is simple. FTC Funeral Rule According to the Funeral Rule adopted by the Federal Trade Commission, you

07Aug

When a Teen Is Grieving

Teens face many pressures, decisions, and problems as a normal part of growing up. When a death or other major loss occurs, it can turn their lives upside down. Aside from the death of a friend or family member, teenagers grieve other kinds of losses: changing schools, parents divorcing, friends moving away, the

30Jan

Regarding Cremation, Christian funerals and Burials

The Church’s teaching on funerals, cremation and burial is summarized in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. At number 2300 in that document, the official teaching states: The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, in faith and hope of the Resurrection. The burial of the dead is a corporal

05Sep

Questions to Consider Before You Prepay

You may have considered preplanning, or even prepaying, for your funeral arrangements. Planning for your funeral, or the funeral of a loved one, in advance can help you make informed decisions. If you plan to prepay for your funeral expenses, the Federal Trade Commission suggests considering these issues before

06Jun

No Casket Required

The cremation rate is rising across the United States. Currently, 41% of the nationwide population chooses cremation over traditional burial. What you may not realize is that you still have options when it comes to the cremation choice. Direct cremation is when your loved one is taken directly from the place of

11Apr

On-Time Delivery

I frequently have customers ask how quickly we can get a casket to the funeral home. We keep all of our caskets in stock so they are ready for immediate delivery. When we receive an order for a casket, we contact our shipping companies to find out who has the quickest transit time. We can deliver our caskets to

28Mar

Make Funeral Plans Wisely

The average person deals with death once every 10 years. Because of this, you may be unaware of the many options available when planning a funeral. Being informed about funeral options will help you be prepared for the inevitable. The Funeral Rule, passed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 1994, allows you

14Mar

Where Are Abbey Caskets Built?

Abbey Caskets are built by Indiana craftsmen. Hurst Custom Cabinets Inc. in nearby Huntingburg, Indiana, has been building our caskets since 1999. Kitchen Jewels in Jasper, Indiana, was brought on board with the casket manufacturing in 2010. Both companies are small, family-owned businesses dedicated to building

24Aug

The Catholic Church’s Position on Cremation

It should come as no surprise that, in addition to beautifully crafted wood caskets, Abbey Caskets builds equally elegant cremation urns. After all, while it is true that the Catholic Church prohibited cremation for centuries, that has not been the case for decades. However, the Church does have some very specific

Cremation & Urns

How does this work? Ordering your Abbey Casket

When a Teen Is Grieving

Regarding Cremation, Christian funerals and Burials

Questions to Consider Before You Prepay

No Casket Required

On-Time Delivery

Make Funeral Plans Wisely

Where Are Abbey Caskets Built?

The Catholic Church’s Position on Cremation

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