Casket Assembler

Creating the final resting place of someone’s loved one is a big responsibility. But the construction abilities and attention to detail of Casket Assemblers make for a flawless product every time. A Casket Assembler might work for a large manufacturer of caskets or a small funeral parlor, making custom orders. Either way, the responsibilities are basically the same.

As Casket Assembler, friends and family of the deceased don’t communicate directly with you. Instead, they come to the retailer and choose a design, which you create to the client’s — or your Manager ’s — specifications.

Your day of assembly starts with gathering your materials: preformed panels and moldings, and all the required hardware. You’re good with your hands, and able to wield a hand tool or two with complete deftness. You use nails and glue to attach all the pieces together, and you do it all with a template, careful measurements, and precision cuts. You use braces and clamps, a hammer and nails, and even some high-powered tools as well, like drills and sanders.

When you’re all done with the construction portion, you still have to smooth the edges by sanding the frame. You also check all the handles and joints, making sure they’re secure, and top the heads of the screws as well. The final steps of your process involve adding the ornamental molding, filling in any cracks, and, if necessary, staining the wood. You may also be responsible for inserting the padding and lining of the casket.