Casket Defined with a History Lesson

CASKET.

Now there is a word that can evoke many thoughts and feelings.  In my business I prefer to look back into the history of the word and its evolution to today’s meaning.  The word “casket” may actually have its roots from the French word “casse” or “cassee” referencing a jewel case.  A place where one would store valuables.

Now that’s the way I use the word.  When I as a funeral director, take someone more precious than any gem, and place them in a suitable place after they die….that is a casket.  Then a fitting tribute to celebrate the life lived may commence.

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