“The casket was a work of art; beautiful in its simplicity. The sunbeams at Arlington National Cemetery spotlighted the grain of the cherry-stained poplar. Love and painstaking labor had brought new life to what had previously been dead. As my hands moved over the surface of the wood, I held the hands of those who crafted the casket. I sensed the spirit of the monks at St. Meinrad. I felt the embrace of the one true Creator. Comfort and peace filled my soul.”

A caring staff…

“The helpfulness and care shown when purchasing my wife’s casket was greatly appreciated. The casket was as beautiful as I had hoped it would be. The dignity and simplicity of the design fit my wife’s life.”

Pleased with Abbey Caskets service…

“I am so pleased with the service and product provided by Abbey Caskets. Integrity, honesty, kindness and patience are just a few words I will use to describe the staff.

The caskets are well-made, beautiful and unique. The phrase ‘understated elegance’ is very fitting. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to conduct business with such a fine professional group.”

Delivery on time…

“The casket arrived to Maryland in time for the funeral. What a magnificent piece of carpentry! Many lay people as well as the bishop and clergy asked us about it…. We are very grateful that we were able to get it on such short notice.”

To honor in a meaningful way…

“My mother died in August, and in keeping with her wishes for a simple casket, I decided to purchase yours, not only to fulfill her wish, but also in order to honor her in a meaningful way. The casket exceeded my expectations…it was elegant in its simplicity and beautifully crafted. The funeral director and many of my friends and family remarked on its beauty. Since my mother donated to various charities, it was even more special that the monies went to the Archabbey and the craft person that constructed it.”

Casket reflects religion and life…

“My husband was a humble man who loved his God, his family and the practice of medicine. This casket, so wonderfully made, had the simplicity, yet beauty, that we knew symbolized him. Our contact with Abbey Caskets made our loss much less traumatic as we were so thrilled with the way we said goodbye to this wonderful man.”

Perfect reflection of simplicity…

“The casket we purchased from you was a perfect reflection of the simplicity of our mother’s life…. Many of the participants at the service commented that it was the most attractive casket they had ever seen and added such meaning to the memorial. Our mother had a difficult life, having grown up in extreme poverty. We wanted the service for her to reflect those challenges and confirm the dignity with which she lived despite the hardships of her life. The casket was the perfect reflection of that.”