Trappist Caskets




We support ourselves by farming and making wooden caskets (visit us at Trappist Caskets ). Trappist Caskets is owned and operated by the monastery of New Melleray Abbey. Our premier, deep-lid, rectangular casket is constructed using the time-honored method of raised-panel joinery and. Trappist Caskets is a work of the monks of New Melleray Abbey.

Currently, about 30 monks live, work and pray at the Abbey. These caskets and urns are made by hands of Trappist monks at the New Mellery Abbey located in Peosta, Iowa. November 2005 Catholic Cemeteries exclusive agent for handcrafted, Trappist Caskets. We make traditional caskets and urns that reflect the values of our monastic life. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services- Uniquely Caring. Using woods from our extensive forest, we produce hand-made wooden caskets that are an alternative to. Using woods from our extensive forest, we produce hand-made wooden caskets that are an alternative to. Trappist Caskets is owned and operated by the monastery of New Melleray Abbey. Trappist Caskets is owned and operated by the monastery of New Melleray Abbey. Using woods from our extensive forest, we produce hand-made wooden caskets that are an alternative to. Trappist Caskets is owned and operated by the monastery of New Melleray Abbey. Using woods from our extensive forest, we produce hand-made wooden caskets that are an alternative to.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services- Uniquely Caring.