The majority of metal caskets available on the market today are known as "protective" caskets. This terminology reflects that they are manufactured with a one-piece rubber gasket that runs around the inner lid of the casket.Once closed, a locking mechanism draws the lids onto the base and the gasket fills the gap providing a closure resistant to the entrance of air and other gravesite elements.
Metal caskets are commonly manufactured in 20, 18 and 16 gauge carbon steel, stainless steel, or semi-precious metals such as bronze or copper. Interiors are tastefully coordinated in a variety of materials from crepe to velvet allowing for a range of pricing to meet a wide variety of budgets.