Most Expensive Caskets
Caskets may the last gift for a person, and chance to show respect and love for them. Lot of memories and emotions are related to it. Since the early 16th century coffin has been used to describe a container that holds dead bodies for burial. On the other hand, casket was originally used to describe a box used to store jewellery and other small valuable items before mid-19th century.
A coffin is constructed with six sides while a casket is typically a four-sided rectangular box and, often containing a split-lid for viewing purposes when used for burying people. Although a decent casket will rarely go over $2,000 but still some people want to make the last day of their loving people more precious and buy caskets made with fancy materials.
1. Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Casket - $40,000
The Golden Casket made a 24-carat gold plated casket for Zsa Zsa Gabor in 2011 and gifted it to her for celebrating her recovery from blood clots and an amputation. This casket retailed for around $40,000.
2. Xiao En Center Casket - $36,400
Xiao En Center Casket is the second most expensive coffin in the world. This casket is made with fine mahogany wood and furnish with hand-painted artistic accents around its sides. The inner portion is gorgeously decorated by maroon velvet and is even used within the adjustable headrest.
3. Couch Double Seal/Double Lid Casket - $27,999
The Couch Double Seal/Double Lid Casket is among the most expensive caskets available, priced at $27,999.99. Crafted from 96 ounces of solid bronze, it weighs over 400 pounds and features double locking lids for enhanced security. The interior is fully tailored with premium velvet, blankets, and pillows, offering a luxurious final resting place.
4. The Promethian - $25,000
In 2009 Michael Jackson was buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles in Promethian, plated in 14-carat gold. Inner blue velvet again gives it a royal look that’s perfect for someone legendary like Michael Jackson.
5. Bronze/Copper Casket - $12,000
Bronze and copper caskets are among the most expensive due to their durability and resistance to corrosion. Prices typically range from $3,500 to $10,000, with some models exceeding $12,000, depending on customization and materials. For instance, luxury casket manufacturer in-Valhalla offers bronze and copper caskets that can cost up to $12,000, influenced by size and customizable options.
6. Elizabeth Taylor Casket - $11,000
The glamorous actress, Elizabeth Taylor‘s was buried in an $11,000 casket at 2011. It is a fine Jewish-style casket that was made of solid mahogany wood and prepared with secure glue materials. It also had a red velvet interior with a matching red pillow.
7. Royal Grace Custom - $7,899
The Royal Grace Custom casket is a luxurious solid mahogany masterpiece, meticulously handcrafted with a high-gloss, hand-polished exterior that highlights the wood's natural beauty. Its interior is lined with premium ivory velvet, offering a dignified resting place.
8. Hallmark Bronze Casket - $6,900
The Hallmark Bronze Casket, priced at approximately $6,900, is among the world's most expensive caskets. Crafted by The Savon Caskets and Urns, it features a traditional bronze coating and a soft white velvet interior. A unique memory tube allows for identification if exhumation is necessary. This casket exemplifies luxury and meticulous craftsmanship in funeral merchandise.
9. Estate Oversized Poplar Casket - $5,995
The Estate Oversized Poplar Casket, priced at $5,995, is a premium solid wood casket featuring a high-gloss finish and soft rosetan velvet interior. While luxurious, it is more affordable compared to some of the world's most expensive caskets, such as Zsa Zsa Gabor's 24-karat gold-plated casket valued at $40,000, and the Promethean casket, chosen by Michael Jackson, costing around $25,000.
10. Paris Rose Commander XXL - $4,500
The Paris Rose Commander XXL is an oversized casket crafted by Titan Casket, priced at $4,500. Constructed from stainless steel, it features detailed hardware, reinforced handles, and a soft crepe interior. Available in sizes ranging from 40 to 44 inches and over 20 color options, it combines elegance with durability, making it one of the more expensive caskets on the market.
As, casket is the last destination for someone’s loving one, so people tried to make it more precious and comfortable according to their ability. Where, it can be a symbol of love and respect, on contrast it also can be a way to show off the pride and wealth.
