Planning a funeral involves many important decisions, and choosing the right casket is one of the most meaningful. For more than a century, Batesville has been a trusted name in funeral service, providing families with caskets that combine beauty, craftsmanship, and enduring quality. Each design is carefully created to reflect individuality, whether through the choice of wood or metal, finishes, or personalization options that speak to a life well lived. With options suited for burial and cremation, Batesville offers families a dignified way to celebrate loved ones and create lasting memories.
To further honor a life’s story, many caskets can be enhanced with Family Choices® personalization options, including LifeSymbols® Designs and LifeStories® Display Medallions, allowing families to create a truly one-of-a-kind tribute.
Browse by Casket Material: Metal & Wood Caskets
Selecting the right casket material is an important step in creating a personal and meaningful tribute. Batesville manufactures both metal and wood caskets, each with unique features that reflect different styles and sentiments. From the enduring strength of steel or copper to the natural warmth of oak or mahogany, the right choice helps capture the essence of your loved one while providing a dignified final resting place.
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Metal Caskets for Timeless Style & Durability
Metal caskets remain one of the most popular choices for families because of their strength, durability, and broad range of styles. Batesville offers models crafted from steel available in various gauges, as well as more premium metals like copper and bronze. Finishes range from polished metallic tones to painted colors, allowing families to choose a look that reflects tradition, elegance, or modern simplicity. Many models also support personalization through our vast collection of Family Choices® Designs and LifeStories® Display Medallions, ensuring the casket becomes a meaningful representation of the individual’s life. For families seeking long-lasting beauty and structural integrity, a metal casket offers both timeless style and peace of mind.
Why Choose Metal?
• Long-lasting construction made from materials like steel, copper, or bronze
• A variety of finishes and colors to reflect personal style
• Secure closures designed with care for peace of mind
• A choice often associated with timeless tradition and elegance
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Wood Caskets with Natural Beauty & Craftmanship
Wood caskets are chosen for their natural warmth, classic beauty, and handcrafted artistry. Batesville’s collection includes rich, dark hardwoods such as mahogany and walnut, lighter woods like oak and cherry with distinctive grain patterns and select hardwoods that balance elegance with affordability. Each piece is carefully finished to highlight the unique character of the wood, creating a one-of-a-kind tribute, featuring different stains, soft cloth or velvet interiors, and fine detailing that reflect the highest standards of craftsmanship. For families who value tradition, artistry, or the organic look of natural materials, wood caskets provide an elegant and timeless way to honor a loved one.
Why Choose Wood?
• Classic elegance with rich, natural finishes
• Handcrafted artistry with unique details in every piece
• Wide selection of premium hardwoods to reflect personal taste
• Eco-friendly options are available through our Generations™ line for families who prefer a natural return to the earth
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More Burial Casket Choices to Serve All Families
Beyond metal and wood, Batesville offers additional choices to ensure every family can find a casket that fits their needs, values, and traditions.
Oversize Caskets for Comfort & Dignity
Batesville’s Dimensions® Oversize caskets are thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and dignity for individuals who require additional space. Available in both metal and wood, these caskets maintain the same quality standards, finishes, and personalization options as standard sizes, ensuring that every family receives a tribute that reflects care and respect. Oversize caskets are often chosen not only for practical needs but also for their ability to provide a sense of proportion and comfort during the service. Families can be assured that these selections offer the same craftsmanship and design detail that Batesville is known for, while providing a respectful option tailored to their needs.
Why Choose an Oversize Casket?
• Designed for individuals who require additional space
• Available in multiple materials, styles, and finishes
• Crafted with the same respect, quality, and dignity as standard sizes
• Allows families to honor their loved one with comfort and care
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Veteran Caskets to Honor Military Service
Batesville has long been committed to helping families honor loved their loved ones who served in the military. That’s why we offer a collection of veteran-themed caskets and personalization options designed to reflect courage, sacrifice, and national pride. These caskets often feature patriotic details such as service emblems, embroidered appliqués, or flag imagery, creating a meaningful tribute that recognizes both personal legacy and military duty.
Batesville’s 410 Forever Honored™ Marsellus® wood caskets provide a premium way to give veterans a proper final salute with timeless craftsmanship. For those seeking a metal option, the N01 18-gauge steel Military Collection includes embroidered appliqués for each branch of service or can be customized with Family Choices® personalization. Families may also select from a wide range of military-themed personalization options, including LifeSymbols® Designs and LifeStories® Display Medallions, which can be added to the casket or displayed during the service.
By blending craftsmanship, symbolism, and personalization, Batesville’s veteran caskets ensure that every life of service is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.
Why Choose a Veteran Casket?
• Designed to reflect military pride and service
• Available in both wood and metal designs
• Optional emblems, flags, or insignia to personalize the tribute
• Honors your loved one’s commitment to their country
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Cremation Caskets for Meaningful Tributes
Many of Batesville’s wood caskets are designed for dual disposition, or in other words, are cremation friendly. These caskets are crafted from fully combustible materials suitable for the cremation process and provide a ceremonial presence during the service, giving cremation families the opportunity to honor their loved one in a meaningful way. Available in a variety of styles, from simple designs to more decorative models, including many that accept Family Choices® personalization, cremation caskets balance affordability with dignity, ensuring that every family can select an option that reflects their values and preferences. Additionally, Batesville also offers a variety of cremation containers, built to resemble caskets but are made from alternative materials.
Why Choose a Cremation Casket?
• Provides a dignified choice for those selecting cremation
• Available in multiple designs to reflect personal values or style
• Made from appropriate materials for cremation
• Allows families to create a meaningful service prior to cremation
