Bronze Caskets

• Naturally non-rusting by nature of the material
• Finest material and construction
• Most durable
• Most statues in parks, as well as monuments in cemeteries, are constructed of bronze

Copper Caskets

• Naturally non-rusting, like bronze
• Very durable; but not as strong as bronze
• Constructed of the same material as The Statue of Liberty

Wood Selection

• Unmatched warmth and beauty
• Hand crafted like fine furniture
• Unique graining patterns
• Available in a variety of wood types

Steel Selection

• Stainless Steel - most durable doesn't rust
• Thickest regular steel - 16 Gauge
• Medium thickness steel - 18 Gauge
• Thinnest steel - 20 Gauge

Burial & Cremation Vaults

Burial vaults are designed to protect the deceased, casket or urn through the structural design of the vault.  The weight of the earth above a grave can exert tremendous pressure.  Additionally, mechanical equipment, backhoes and delivery trucks can add to that pressure.  Burial vaults, whether they are concrete or steel, are designed to support these forces from above and protect from environmental elements such as water or insects.   

Concrete vault prices are based on the liner.  Since concrete is porous, the inside of the vault is lined with materials such as ABS plastic, copper and bronze.  

Steel vault prices are based on thickness, such as 12 gauge, 10 gauge and 7 gauge, as well as the type of steel, such as Stainless Steel.  

Steel and concrete boxes, which protect only from pressure, are also available. Some cemeteries require the use of a box or vault.

Memorial Packages

At Bishop Funeral Service, we offer a variety of memorial packages which include the Register Books, as shown above, coordinating Memorial Folders which can be personalized with a color picture of your loved one, Thank You cards, laminated newspaper notice bookmarks, and a temporary metal grave marker.  

Urns

Deciding what will be done with cremated remains may help you decide what type urn to select.  An urn can serve as a focal point at a memorial service and can later be buried in a family plot at a cemetery, placed in a niche at a mausoleum, or kept in the home.   Also available are keepsake urns, which are intended to hold small portions of cremated remains and are ideal when several family members desire personal memorials.