Alder is the common name of a genus of flowering plants belonging to the birch family.The best-known species in Europe is the Common or Black Alder, native to most of Europe and widely introduced elsewhere. Alder lumber is an important fast growing renewable resource used in a wide range of applications including furniture, cabinets, panel systems and special products. Alder has a fine close-grained structure and is easily stained and finished.

Native Americans used Red Alder bark to treat poison oak, insect bites, and skin irritations. Blackfeet Indians used an infusion made from the bark of Red Alder to treat lymphatic disorders and tuberculosis. Recent clinical studies have verified that Red Alder contains betulin and lupeol, compounds shown to be effective against a variety of tumors.

The wood is also traditionally used for smoking fish and meat, though this usage has often been replaced by other woods such as oak and hickory. An exception is the smoked Pacific salmon industry in the Pacific Northwest.

No matter where or when you’re buying a casket, it’s important to remember that its purpose is to provide a dignified way to move the body before burial or cremation. No casket, regardless of its qualities or cost, will preserve a body forever. Metal caskets frequently are described as “gasketed,” “protective” or “sealer” caskets. These terms mean that the casket has a rubber gasket or some other feature that is designed to delay the penetration of water into the casket and prevent rust. The Funeral Rule forbids claims that these features help preserve the remains indefinitely because they don’t. They just add to the cost of the casket.

It is the purchaser's responsibility to notify the funeral home of your order within 1 business day.

Shipping Note: This casket is shipped via a freight trucking service.

We will call you to schedule a delivery appointment, so ensure someone is available at the scheduled delivery time.

Please note that this casket is available for curb side delivery only, if you are having it shipped to your house, it will not be moved into your home or garage.

We recommend you have help available to move the casket to its final location.

Note: This item normally ships within 24hrs. via truck freight to the lower 48 US States only, average delivery time is 4-7 business days.

Custom Alder Hardwood Caskets and Coffins offered in a wide selection of styles and designs.

This Alder Hardwood Casket was fashioned in the Contemporary style with a raised 2 piece ornate lid design, lined in blue, sized to fit a standard vault.

Basic Features of all our Solid Wood Alder Caskets & Coffins

Solid Wood Box construction with reinforced corners & joints.
Solid Wood Handles - available in One Piece or Rod & Bracket styles.
Solid Wood Lid with reinforced corners & joints - available in 1 or 2 Piece - Flat or Raised styles.
Fully sanded, stained & finished.
Interior fully lined & padded.
brass hardware.

We offer hardwood caskets in Standard, Contemporary, Eco-Friendly and European Old World designs.

Prices starting at only $949.00 on select hardwoods.

Please take a few mintues and browse our wide selection of styles & designs, readily available wood varieties are, Alder, Cedar, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Pine, Poplar and Walnut. Other wood types available by special request.

Contact Us by phone M-S 8am-6pm mt., toll free at 1-866-450-6290 or anytime by email at sales@casketsbydesign.com or click here to leave us a message.

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