Originally Posted by Cherbear6

5-10 thousand? I don't think that's a realistic range any longer unless it is what the family is choosing.

I am an embalmer/funeral director and I find it really rewarding. Difficult, but rewarding. I think sometimes the public has this image of morticians being a bunch of scum bags trying to con them out of their money, but thats not the case.

I think it would be neat for a person to make a casket. I have considered making my own at some point. I notice with my families that it definitely seems to help with their grieving process when they do participate at least to some level in the funeral process.