Rental caskets have been around for some time as a viable option for families who couldn’t afford—or didn’t want—to spend money on caskets.
It may be less common than renting a home, car, or clothing for an event, but renting a casket for viewing is a great choice for those who want a funeral that is more:

• Affordable

• Environmentally friendly

• Aligned with green values

Casket Costs and Savings with Rental Options

When calculating funeral costs, there’s a lot to consider.
Caskets often become one of the largest expenses:

• Average funeral cost: $10,000 – $20,000

• Casket purchase range: $2,000 – $10,000

• Rental casket cost: Often $995 or less

One way to ease this burden is to rent a casket for viewing before cremation or burial.

Rental Caskets for Cremation and Green Burial

The number of people choosing cremation has steadily increased, and many still desire a viewing prior to the service.
In these cases, purchasing a casket can feel unnecessary.

Casket rentals allow for an elegant viewing or service, followed by:

• Cremation

• Placement in a simple wooden box or burial shroud for green burial

This also supports eco-friendly values by avoiding materials that take years to biodegrade.

What to Expect from a Rental Casket

Most funeral homes, including Ryan Funeral Homes, offer rental caskets upon request.
These caskets are indistinguishable from traditional ones—they have:

• Elegant linings, finishes, and materials

• A removable inner insert that holds the body

Rental Casket Requirements

Rental caskets are legal, safe, and sanitary as long as they:

• Are manufactured for multiple uses

• Are fitted with new inserts after each service

• Are not reused if soiled or contaminated

Families must also sign a release form acknowledging:

• The casket may have been used previously

• It will be returned to the funeral home after the service

Interested in Learning More?

If you are interested in rental options, please contact our staff.
We’d be happy to answer any additional questions and help determine if a rental casket is the right option for your family.