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Veteran Caskets Knowledge Base - Most Popular Articles http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb en-us http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb ActiveKB NX info@veteransdirect.com Sat, 19 May 2012 22:46:01 CDT 20 http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/43/ Why is a Pre-Need option more expensive than an At-Need casket purchase? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/43/ Over the years the price of of steel, manufacturing and gas will go up with inflation. Even though the costs will increase, your casket price is locked in and you will not need to pay anything mor ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:06:55 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/9/ What is the difference between 18 ga steel and 20 ga steel? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/9/ 18 ga steel is stronger and more durable steel. It is also more expensive. At Veteran Caskets, we use only 18 ga steel. We believe that our Veterans deserve the best. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:34:55 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/44/ How are the blues cover, gloves, and belt to be used? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/44/ The belt, cover and gloves are to be laid out at the bottom half of the casket. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:07:44 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/42/ What is your policy on pre-purchases and storage until needed? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/42/ You can pre-purchase a casket and lock in today's prices. Whether you need it 5, 10, 20+ years from now, you will not have to pay any anything more. Once you pay, you will be guaranteed your caske ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:05:56 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/10/ Will a funeral home accept a casket from your company? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/10/ Federal law requires ALL funerals homes to accept caskets purchased from somewhere other than the funeral home. If your funeral home refuses, please contact us or call the Funeral Service Consumer ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:36:33 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/48/ What if we need the casket right away? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/48/ We can provide "Next-Day" shipping almost anywhere in the US. Please contact us immediately for more details. We can be reached at (800) 838-1917. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:15:43 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/45/ Do you ship directly to the funeral home? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/45/ Yes. All orders are shipped to the funeral home of your choice. Funeral directors are required by federal law to accept the casket. If you have a funeral director giving you a hard time, please co ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:12:09 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/41/ What happens if I pre-pay and your company is sold or goes out of business? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/41/ On a pre-need contract, 90% of the money you pay is put into a trust fund that cannot be used by our company. The other 10% is for administrative fees. If the company was sold or went out of busin ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:04:50 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/49/ What’s included in your FREE shipping? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/49/ Standard shipping is 3 business days (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) and is included in our price. Please note that we can ship or deliver on weekends and holidays for an additional fee ... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:16:18 GMT http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/11/ Will funeral homes accept the casket that we order? http://www.veterancaskets.com/kb/questions/11/ Yes. By law they have to accept the casket. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires funeral homes to accept any casket purchased from an outside source. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:37:02 GMT