Factors To Consider When Selecting A Casket
According to the Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America, casket production by type is broken down into the following percentages:

Percentage	Type
1%	Composite or fiberglass products.
3%	Infant and children's caskets.
4%	Stainless steel caskets.
4%	Copper or bronze caskets.
12%	Cloth covered caskets.
14%	Hardwood caskets.
16%	Non-gasketed steel caskets.
46%	Gasketed steel caskets.
Totals	# Of Units per year.
100%	Approximately 1.8 million caskets sold

There are many factors that affect casket cost. Some considerations include: Specialized or custom interiors which add to the cost of the product, which are the most expensive available. Tufted velvet interiors are typically more expensive, while Twill interiors that are heat shirred are less expensive. Hardware manufactured from plastic, such as polycarbonate or ABS is generally less expensive, while cast hardware that has been hand polished is among the most expensive.