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n 1939, Thacker caskets, Inc.

was founded based on the belief that

families deserve the finest choices for

their loved one’s final tribute. Over

the years, Thacker Caskets has pursued

perfection in providing funeral directors,

and ultimately families, with outstanding

quality, exemplary service, and affordable

pricing. These three values still stand

today. Over 70 years later, Thacker Caskets

remains not only a privately owned, but

a family owned company with three

generations committed to providing you

and your family with a casket carefully

crafted to meet your specific needs. This

catalog represents but a small sampling

of the broad Thacker product line. For

more information about our company or

our products, please visit our website at

www.thackercaskets.com.

IThe “Thacker Story” is truly an American success story. Thacker’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings in a declining Washington, D.C. neighborhood to become one of America’s largest casket companies is the saga of a company that beat the odds.

Founded in 1939 by Carl C. Thacker, Thacker Caskets, Inc. began as Old Dominion Casket Company…a relatively small, local casket jobber serving the greater Washington, D.C. market. Thacker ingenuity was evident from the start as Carl pioneered a number of advertising and promotional strategies. He was the first to photograph his caskets and transfer the photos to slides. He was able to display his caskets via projector in a vibrant slideshow format. A set of Carl’s innovative slides remain as part of the company’s historical archives.

Following Carl’s death in 1981, his wife Audrey, and son Carl J. (“CJ”) assumed leadership roles. This was a daunting task as CJ was still in high school. Audrey and CJ were committed to perpetuating Carl’s dream and building on his legacy.

Under their direction the company grew and prospered. By 1989 they had outgrown their original buildings and relocated to their present Headquarters and Distribution Center in Clinton, MD. These facilities featured expanded office space, an ample selection room, and a 3,000 unit casket warehouse.

Expansion continued. In 1991, Thacker opened its first satellite Distribution Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The success of the venture led to establishment of 11 additional distribution centers over the next 15 years. Three of the distribution centers, however, were acquired through acquisitions of Spencer Casket Company in Richmond, Virginia (1995) and through Balanced Line Casket Company in Cambridge City, Indiana and Westland, Michigan (2001).

A major step forward occurred in 1999 with the acquisition of Loretto Casket Company a small manufacturer in Loretto, Tennessee. Production in Loretto at the time of acquisition was 22 caskets per day, but under the ownership of Thacker increased to 160 caskets per day. By 2004 it was clear that we were rapidly outgrowing the Loretto facilities and in June 2005 the Thacker family purchased a 210,000 square foot building in Florence, Alabama. This would be the new production home of Thacker Casket Manufacturing. Today, the company proudly employs over 180 employees at this state of the art factory.

Today, three generations of Thacker’s are involved in the company and are committed to providing a quality metal product made right here in the United States of America. From the streets of Washington, D.C. to serving valued Funeral Homes in 34 states, the Thacker commitment to providing exceptional value and exemplary service has never wavered. It is the dedication and commitment to our customers that has been the guiding spirit. We thank our loyal customers without whose support this dream would not be possible.

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uilding Trust Nothing is more valuable to our company than the trust our customers have placed in Thacker Caskets, Inc. It has always been a priority of this company to make sure each and every employee has a deep respect for the services

that Funeral Homes provide and understands the sacred duty the casket serves. We are truly honored whenever a Thacker casket is chosen as a part of a meaningful tribute. In developing our product line, we listen to our customers. We strive to supply a variety of caskets to help Funeral Directors meet the widely varied needs of the families they serve. Our caskets reflect the design and personalization preferences expressed by today’s consumers at prices that all can afford. Experience has taught us the importance of attention to the basics—on time delivery; an actual person to talk to in an emergency; a highly trained customer service and sales staff; and a commitment to deliver what we promise. That’s how you build trust.

esigning Your Personal TouchHoward Raether, late Executive Director of the National Funeral Director’s Association, loved to say, “Sentiment is the Foundation of Funeral Service.” How very true. Each aspect of the Funeral Service pays tribute to a life well lived. Caskets made by Thacker can also be designed to add meaning and appropriateness to the ceremony. At Thacker Caskets, Inc. we pride ourselves on our ability to meet specific family preferences. No company offers a wider selection of carefully embroidered back panels that can be personalized with the name of a deceased, a particular sentiment, or a favorite phrase—all available for an at-need delivery. In addition, Thacker also has oversize caskets with the ability to be personalized. With Thacker, families can create personalized final tributes that are attractive, yet economical.

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hank you for your interest in Thacker

Caskets, Inc. We are truly honored to

assist you in paying a lasting tribute to

a loved one. It’s the attention to detail

and the personal touches that help you

to celebrate the life of your loved one.

For this reason we couple a well crafted

casket with excellent service to make this

difficult time easier. Please keep in mind

our embroidered cap panels beautifully

capture last messages or memories to be

displayed and cherished by all. We truly

understand and appreciate the importance

of this occasion and want to ensure that

your family

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hacker caskets, Inc. manufactures a

complete selection of metal casket—all

proudly made at our manufacturing plant

in Florence, Alabama. From elegant

designs crafted from semi-precious metals

such as Solid Copper and Solid Bronze to

caskets made from hand-brushed Stainless

Steel and other various gauges of regular

carbon steel, families receive exceptional

value and attention to detail regardless of

which Thacker metal casket they choose.

All metal caskets feature lustrous paint

finishes and carefully hand-sewn interiors.

We are proud to offer one of the broadest

selection of metal caskets.

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Tapestry Rosestainless steelPink Velvet

Blue Miststainless steelBlue Velvet

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Ambassador Blue & Gold16 GaugeBlue Velvet

Tiger Eye 16 Gaugerosetan Velvet


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Capitol18 Gaugerosetan crepe

Pieta18 Gaugerosetan Velvet

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Promise Rose 18 GaugePink crepe

Diplomat 18 Gaugesilver crepe


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Lord’s Prayer18 GaugeBlue crepe

In God’s Care18 GaugeBlue crepe

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White Rose 18 GaugePink crepe

Summit Silver Praying hands 18 Gaugewhite crepe


In God’s Care Veteran’s Flag Going Home

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Homeward18 GaugeBlue crepe

Spartan 18 Gaugerosetan crepe

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Ascent Blush 20 Gaugewhite crepe


Olympic Blue Going home 20 GaugeBlue crepe

In God’s Care Veteran’s Flag Praying Hands

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Reed Copper20 Gaugerosetan crepe

Classic Blue20 GaugeBlue Velvet

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Cobalt 20 GaugeBlue crepe

Carnation 20 GaugePink crepe

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Golden Cross 20 Gaugewhite crepe

Treemont Silver 20 Gaugewhite crepe

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Hartley Blue20 GaugeBlue crepe

Austin Bronze20 Gaugerosetan crepe

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Bradbury Copper 20 Gaugerosetan crepe

Winston Silver20 Gaugewhite crepe

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varied needs and preferences expressed

by today’s selecting families. That is why

Thacker offers a very diverse product line.

No one presents a finer selection of hand

crafted solid hardwood caskets. Many

families find the warmth and beauty of

nature’s own hardwoods familiar and

comforting. Each of us has one’s own

favorite species of wood—usually reflected

by the type of furniture we select for

our homes. With wood as a renewable

resource, it provides a great casket option

for the environmentally conscious.

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Alleghany solid cherryrosetan Velvet


hardwood caskets

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Regalsolid oakrosetan Velvet

Laurel solid maplePink Velvet

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Oakwoodsolid oakwhite sand crepe

Pelham solid Pecanrosetan Velvet


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Vistasolid Poplarwhite sand crepeextra width

Country Pine solid Pinesandweave

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Chesterfieldsolid Poplarwhite sand crepe

Fairfax Going homesolid Poplarrosetan crepe


Praying Hands In God’s Care

Nashua solid Poplarwhite sand crepe

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rental line is designed to provide you

and your family multiple casket selections

available for rental specifically for

cremation visitation and services. Thacker’s

remembrance line brings affordability

and versatility to the forefront giving your

family the ability to choose from a variety

of designs that best fit the personality of

your loved one. The caskets displayed here

are designed for use and personalized for

your cremation preference. all caskets are

also paired with a selection of matching

urns and keepsakes.

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Norwood Oak-Remembrancesolid oakrosetan crepe


cremation rentals

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In God’s Care- Remembrance18 GaugeBlue crepe

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White Rose- Remembrance18 GaugePink crepe

classic Bronze (2801)

Grecian crimson (502)

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Ascent Metallic Blush-Remembrance20 Gaugewhite crepe

Golden Cross-Remembrance20 Gaugewhite crepe


monterey ruby (5292)

Trinity Pearl (5221)

Ascent Graphite-Remembrance20 Gaugewhite crepe

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Lord’s Prayer- Remembrance18 GaugeBlue crepe

classic Pewter (2802)

Trinity moonlight Blue (5220)

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