In Canada, a casket costs between $800 and $4,000 when purchased directly from a casket retailer, and $4,000 to $8,000 or more when purchased through a funeral home. Cremation caskets start around $800, solid wood caskets range from $1,300 to $2,800, steel caskets from $1,500 to $2,700, and premium hardwood caskets like mahogany or cherry run $3,400 to $4,000.
The single biggest factor in what you pay isn't the casket itself — it's where you buy it. Below is a complete breakdown of 2026 casket prices in Canada, based on our actual retail prices at Casket Depot, along with what the same caskets typically cost through a funeral home.
Casket Prices in Canada at a Glance (2026)
| Casket Type | Direct Retail Price (Casket Depot) | Typical Funeral Home Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cremation casket (pine, fabric interior) | $800 – $1,000 | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Entry-level solid wood casket | $1,300 – $1,500 | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| 20-gauge steel casket | $1,500 – $1,800 | $2,800 – $5,000 |
| 18-gauge steel casket (gasketed) | $1,800 – $2,700 | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Mid-range solid wood (poplar, cedar, oak) | $1,800 – $2,400 | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Premium hardwood (walnut, cherry) | $2,300 – $2,800 | $4,500 – $8,000 |
| Luxury hardwood (mahogany, carved designs) | $3,400 – $4,000 | $8,000 – $15,000+ |
Direct retail prices reflect our current inventory at Casket Depot Vancouver as of 2026. Funeral home ranges are typical industry retail markups of 2.5–4x wholesale.
Casket Prices by Material
Cremation Caskets: $800 – $1,300
If cremation is planned, you do not need an expensive casket. A simple cremation casket made of natural pine with a fabric interior is fully suitable for a viewing followed by cremation. Our Simple Pine Cremation Casket is $799.99, and eco-friendly options like a seagrass green burial casket are around $1,000. Not sure what's required? Read our guide: Do you need a casket for cremation?
Simple Pine Cremation Casket — $799.99
Solid Wood Caskets: $1,300 – $2,800
Solid wood caskets are the most popular choice for traditional burials in Canada. At the entry level, poplar caskets with velvet interiors such as the Patriot start at $1,299.99. Mid-range options in cedar or stained poplar run $1,800 to $2,000 — for example, the American Cedar at $1,999.99. Premium hardwoods like walnut and cherry, such as the Esther Walnut ($2,299.99) or Hamilton Cherry ($2,599.99), offer furniture-grade craftsmanship at less than half of typical funeral home pricing.
Solid Wood Casket, Esther Walnut — $2,299.99
Steel Caskets: $1,500 – $2,700
Metal caskets are priced by steel thickness (gauge — the lower the number, the thicker the steel). A 20-gauge steel casket like the Silver Moon is $1,499.99. Thicker 18-gauge models with full rubber gasket seals, such as the Prim Rose or Silver Pearl, run $1,899.99, with squared-corner designs like the Lincoln at $2,699.99. Browse all metal caskets here.
18 Gauge Steel Casket, Prim Rose — $1,899.99
Premium and Luxury Caskets: $3,400 – $4,000
Solid mahogany and specialty carved caskets represent the top of our range: the Meridian Cherry at $3,399.99, the Kingsburg Mahogany at $3,499.99, and the Premier Mahogany or the carved Longevity Full Couch at $3,999.99. Comparable caskets through funeral homes routinely retail for $8,000 to $15,000. See the full premium casket collection.
Solid Mahogany Casket, Premier Mahogany — $3,999.99
Why Funeral Homes Charge $4,000 – $8,000 for the Same Casket
Caskets are the highest-margin item in a traditional funeral. Funeral homes typically mark up caskets 2.5 to 4 times their wholesale cost, because casket sales subsidize facility overhead, staffing, and services. There is nothing different about the casket itself — a solid poplar casket is a solid poplar casket, whether it sits in a funeral home showroom or a casket warehouse.
Buying directly from a casket retailer like Casket Depot typically saves Canadian families 50–80% on the casket, which often means $2,000 to $5,000 off the total funeral bill.
Your Legal Right to Buy a Casket Anywhere
Every Canadian province protects your right to supply your own casket. In British Columbia, under the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act, funeral homes must accept a casket you provide and cannot refuse it or charge you a handling fee. Similar consumer protections apply in Ontario and other provinces. The funeral home simply needs to know when the casket will arrive — and we coordinate that delivery directly with them, free of charge, anywhere in Greater Vancouver, with same-day delivery available. Outside BC? We arrange shipping anywhere in Canada at cost.
How to Keep Casket Costs Down
Compare at least one direct retailer's price before accepting a funeral home's casket price list. Choose the casket based on the type of service: for cremation with a viewing, a simple pine casket serves the same purpose as a $5,000 model. Remember that a sealed "protective" casket does not preserve remains, despite the higher price. And know that solid wood at direct pricing often costs less than veneer at funeral home pricing — see our affordable caskets collection for current inventory under $2,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a casket cost in Canada?
Between $800 and $4,000 from a direct casket retailer, and typically $4,000 to $8,000 or more through a funeral home. The average Canadian family buying direct spends $1,500 to $2,500.
What is the cheapest casket you can buy in Canada?
A simple pine cremation casket, starting at $799.99. It is fully suitable for viewings, funerals, burial, and cremation — no province requires a minimum casket standard.
Do funeral homes charge more for caskets?
Yes. Funeral homes typically mark up caskets 2.5–4x wholesale cost, making the casket the most profitable item in a funeral package. The same casket usually costs 50–80% less from a direct retailer.
Can a funeral home refuse a casket I bought elsewhere?
No. In BC, the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act requires funeral homes to accept any casket you provide, without extra fees. Equivalent protections exist across Canada.
How much is a casket for cremation?
Cremation caskets cost $800 to $1,300. If there is no viewing, an even simpler cremation container may be used — ask your crematorium what they require.
What's the difference between a casket and a coffin?
A casket is rectangular with four sides; a coffin is six-sided and tapered at the shoulders. In Canada, nearly all products sold are caskets. Full explanation: Coffin vs. casket — understanding the differences.
See Casket Prices in Person
You can view every casket in this guide at our Surrey showroom, or browse all caskets with prices listed online — no phone call required, though we're happy to help at 604-833-9193. Free delivery to every funeral home in Greater Vancouver, same-day when needed.