Caskets made of wood provide a traditional and beautiful final resting place. A hardwood casket can be made of a variety of woods. Each type of wood produces a unique and attractive appearance all its own.

A hardwood is any type of wood that comes from a deciduous tree, that is, a tree that bears and loses leaves each year. There are over 90 types of hardwood used in manufacturing, and many of these are used to make caskets. The United States, and especially the East Coast, is one of the best places in the world to find a variety of hardwoods. Some of the premium hardwoods used to make caskets are Cherry and Walnut. Oak and Maple are more standard woods used to make caskets, and cottonwood and poplar are two of the most commonly used hardwoods.

Cherry and Walnut are two premium woods used to make hardwood caskets. Cherry is a strong, lightweight wood with a deep red to reddish brown appearance. Walnut is heavier and has a coarser texture. Walnut usually has a smooth grain or it can have a unique curly or wavy grain.

Woods such as oak, elm, and maple are the standards used to make hardwood caskets. Oak is a heavy, strong wood often used in shipbuilding. Oak has a straight grain and a coarse texture and ranges in color from light to dark brown. Maple is another standard choice for hardwood caskets. Maple is another tough and heavy wood, and its color ranges from white to dark brown. Maple is known for its strength and wear resistance.

Cottonwood and poplar are two of the more common woods used to make caskets. These two types of wood are very similar. They are both usually a pale brown color and are straight grained, although poplar is stronger than cottonwood.

Hardwood caskets are perfect for people who want a traditional look. They are made of strong, durable materials and can last for many years.