The unique experience of a Trappist Casket. Each casket is handcrafted and blessed by the Trappist monks of New Melleray. We use premium woods from our sustainable forest, and only the finest materials, inside and out. Available for immediate delivery or for later delivery as part of our pre-planning program.
Our caskets are made by the Trappist monks of New Melleray Abbey and local laypersons. They are built from solid wood (no veneers) using fine-woodworking methods, and except for our simple pine caskets, all are made from classic hardwoods which add to a casket’s beauty and strength.
Trappist Caskets, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, now offers an exclusive line of custom-designed urns for University of Notre Dame alumni and their families. All urns come with a choice of engraved emblems authorized by the University of Notre Dame.
By providing grieving families with a simple, beautiful casket prayerfully crafted and blessed, we not only console God’s heartbroken children, but give delight to the Lord himself whose teaching he sees fulfilled with ardent love and care.
The Trappist Monks of New Melleray Abbey believe you and your loved ones deserve a more personal approach. Each of our caskets is made from wood specially selected and harvested from the trees in our 1400-acre forest. After the tree is cut …
Trappist Caskets, Peosta, Iowa. 6,075 likes · 1 talking about this · 104 were here. As contemplative monks, casket making provides for our modest living. We impart the sanctity of a life of prayer...