Vatican Observatory Foundation™ Caskets

Mahogany Casket

Made of solid mahogany and licensed by the Vatican Observatory Foundation, the casket is a magnificent tribute to honor your loved one and celebrate a life of faith. Individual craftsmen sand and polish the exterior by hand to produce a high gloss finish enhancing the natural luster of the finest American mahogany wood. Crimson and gold tasseled sashes—one with a cross and one with the Vatican Observatory emblem—drape the casket and can be kept as a family keepsake.

Soft, almond velvet bedding adorns the interior and the cap panel features an exclusive Renaissance-style piece of artwork. The Vatican Observatory emblem also appears as a gold seal on two exterior locations.

Premium swing bars with polished metal caps add to the beauty of this casket.

Hardwood Casket

Made of solid poplar (oak and walnut) and licensed by the Vatican Observatory Foundation, casket is a magnificent tribute to honor your loved one and celebrate a life of faith. Individual craftsmen sand and polish the exterior by hand to produce a rich satin finish enhancing the natural luster of the oak and walnut. Hunter green and gold, tasseled sashes—one with a cross and one with the Vatican Observatory emblem—drape the casket and can be kept as a family keepsake.

Sculpted La Pieta statues adorn the corners and Michelangelo’s The Last Supper, in metal hardware, completes the exterior.
A complementing rosetan crepe interior features a cap panel with an exclusive, Renaissance-style piece of artwork. The Vatican Observatory emblem also appears as a gold seal on two exterior locations.

Stationary handles with polished metal caps add to the beauty of this casket.

Founded in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII, the Vatican Observatory’s mission of education, research and discovery for the betterment of mankind will be supported with your purchase of a Vatican Observatory Foundation casket.