Notre Dame Caskets and Urns

Trappist Caskets, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, now offers an exclusive line of custom-designed caskets and urns for Notre Dame alumni and their families.

As a work of the monks of New Melleray Abbey, Trappist Caskets are built on a long tradition that combines a reverence for nature with a preference for old-world craftsmanship.

The self-sufficient Trappist tradition calls for each monk to labor quietly with his hands in support of his life of prayer and simplicity. The result – expertly crafted caskets and urns made from the finest walnut and oak available, much of it coming from the monastery’s own award-winning forest.

All caskets, urns, and register books come with an engraved seal authorized by the University of Notre Dame. Included in the purchase of a casket or urn is a complimentary Guest Register Book and four family keepsake crosses. These keepsake crosses are in addition to the removable cross that comes on the lid of each casket and urn.

These products are available only to Notre Dame alumni and their families. Click here for more information about Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Custom Engraving

Custom Engraving is available at an additional cost enabling families to personalize caskets with a loved one's name and significant dates. Religious symbols or images, prayers, blessings, poems, or quotations can also be engraved.

Casket Blessing

Knowing that all caskets purchased with crosses are constructed in the prayerful environment of New Melleray Abbey and personally blessed by one of the monks is often a source of comfort and consolation to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.

Casket Availability and Shipping

In most cases, your casket can arrive in 1-2 business days, depending on destination. Extra charges may apply to weekend shipping. Please call for exact shipping rates and options.