A Life of Prayer

Trappist Caskets are hand-crafted by the monks of New Melleray Abbey. Along with prayer and study, our casket ministry is an extension of our sacred work. We labor quietly with our hands in support of our life of simplicity.

Reverence for Nature

As Trappists, we are committed to responsible stewardship. Preserving the world as God made it is important to us. We use  wood from our own award-winning forest. To continue the cycle, we plant a tree as a living memorial to each person who is
buried in a Trappist Casket.

A Sacred Blessing

The monks view casket making as a corporal work of mercy. Each casket and urn is blessed by a monk. Here, the life of prayer is imparted into our labor as we observe the call to
“pray without ceasing”.

We offer a mass in remembrance of each person who has used a Trappist casket or urn, and inscribe their name in our
Memorial Book.

Peace of Mind

We bring old world craftsmanship and a sense of sanctity to fine wooden caskets. Our caskets and urns are available for immediate shipment. Delivery arrangements can be made with a simple phone call, including next day delivery when necessary.