"The deceased person is in a basic box costing about £120, but that is placed inside an outer solid oak casket, which looks very well. "The expensive casket is then removed in private to be kept ...

For customers, Adair said his caskets provide an economic alternative. A solid oak casket with oak hardware and accents is $1,400. An oak casket with antique gold hardware and accents is $1,500.

Prayers were said before a solid oak casket containing her ashes was placed in the ground. Lady Thatcher's ashes were placed next to those of her husband, Sir Denis. A private service was held at ...

Prayers were said before a solid oak casket containing her ashes was placed in the ground. Lady Thatcher's ashes were placed next to those of her husband, Sir Denis. A private service was held at ...