Trappist Caskets

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Handcrafted Caskets and Urns from Trappist Caskets

Trappist Caskets is a work of the monks of New Melleray Abbey. Along with prayer and study, casket-making is an extension of our sacred work. Our philosophy calls for us to labor quietly with our hands in support of our life of simplicity. We bring old world craftsmanship and sensible prices to fine wooden caskets.

As Trappists, we are committed to responsible stewardship. Our methods are aimed at preserving the world as God made it. We use wood of local origin - much of it coming from our own prized forest, which is managed to be a sustainable eco-system. We plant a tree in our forest in honor of each person who is buried in a Trappist Casket.
The monks view casket making as a corporal work of mercy. Each casket and urn is blessed by a monk-craftsman. Here, the life of prayer is imparted into manual labor as we strive to observe the call to "pray without ceasing".
A mass will be offered in our church in memory of each person who has used a Trappist casket or urn, and their name will be inscribed in our Memorial Book.
Our wood caskets and urns are available for immediate shipment. Delivery can be made in one or two business days, or overnight when necessary.
Please look at our products page for more information on our wood caskets and wood and ceramic cremation urns.