Until the 20th century, most caskets were constructed of wood.
The discovery of Chromium in the mountains of Russia in the late 1700's led to the development of the alloy we now know as Stainless Steel. Stainless Steel is a rust resistant material and is available today in the manufacturing process of high quality metal caskets.
Most Stainless Steel caskets features high quality velvet interiors and beautiful paint and brushed finishes.
