Funeral services today are as unique as the loved ones they honor. One way people are choosing to show the personality of their loved ones is with the design of the casket. Today, families have an almost endless way of personalizing the casket to create a completely unique one-of-a-kind item. Directors of funeral homes in Batavia, NY share some of the ways a casket can be customized.

Keepsake Drawers

One way to make your loved one’s casket customized is by adding special personal items to it. Thanks to keepsake drawers and other (sometimes secret) compartments, that is now possible. These drawers are designed as part of the casket and can be found on the exterior or interior. Families can use these compartments to add things like photos, journals, awards, or any other memorabilia in these special spaces.

Add a Photo to the Casket

Rather than keeping a photo in the casket, you can actually put one on the casket. In today’s world with digital software, it is possible to apply a photo or picture of just about anything to the casket exterior.



Some families may choose to add a picture of a symbol such as a cross or a flag, while others may choose a collage of family photos to have applied. Just about anything the family can imagine can be applied.

Wrap the Casket

If you want a casket that creates an impact, consider having the casket wrapped. This is a technique used for cars and trucks and now, caskets. The great thing about wraps is that they are printed and then applied so the design can be of just about anything the family wishes. It could be a complete design of flowers or a beautiful beach and sunrise scene. And don’t let the name fool you. After the process is complete the casket looks more like it has been hand-painted than “wrapped”.

Create a Custom Casket

If you would like the opportunity to customize every aspect of the casket from the color of the exterior to the inside fabric, and hardware, you are in luck. You can find many providers today offering a customized option that lets you personalize things like the:

Top, middle, and bottom exterior colors

Interior fabric type and color

Head panel design

Hardware such as the swing bar

By being able to select each design element, you can create a truly customized and one-of-a-kind piece for your loved one.

Custom Shaped Casket

While this option is going to cost you, there are artisans that create custom caskets of all shapes and designs. Although sometimes not practical, these caskets can definitely add a little wow to any funeral service. Some designs that have been created include guitars, cars, and even fish.

While most people still prefer a traditional casket for services at funeral homes in Batavia, NY, some families may desire a little something more unique. You can see that, for these families, the options are almost limitless to what they can create (or have created).