Orthodox Jewish Caskets

At the Green Casket Company we handcraft our caskets to meet the needs of the Jewish community, as we are aware that according to the traditions of Jewish funerals, the body must be buried as soon as possible. Honoring the dead (k'vod hame). Preparations at a funeral home are very simple. The goal is to place the body in as close a contact with the earth as possible. Individuals who die elsewhere may be placed in a simple pine coffin. The reason for these simple funeral preparations are so that the bodies of the rich and the poor are viewed as equal in God's eyes. Cremation is never performed on the body of a Jewish person, and the body is not embalmed.

Family members or individuals are appointed by the Rabbi or Temple, are expected to keep watch over the body until the funeral takes place. The body should never be left alone, which would be considered dishonorable. No eating or drinking is allowed around the body because the dead person is unable to enjoy such things. Watching over the dead body (shemira) and reciting psalms helps pass the time for the watchers. An open casket is not allowed.

The Green Casket is sensitive to the diverse death cultures around the world. We encourage all cultures to contact us with their specific needs. Please be aware that it is your right to buy an American made orthodox casket and have the Green Casket Company deliver it to your funeral home of choice.

 

Dimensions (Inside)

 

Standard size casket: 6'1"length x 24" width X 14"deep
Plus size casket: 6'7"length x 30" width X 26"deep

 

Delivery

Always Free within a 90 mile radius of Asheville NC.

Next day delivery - anywhere in the South East

We deliver to all states in the USA exception for Hawaii and Alaska

 

Please call for delivery quote 828-301-3916