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Caskets are generally made of two types of material, wood and metal.

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Coffins are generally made up of various types of wood and have been that way for many years. They can also be made out of steel or fiberglass as well as some other materials.

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Coffins can be made of various materials. In the US, most coffins are made of metal (mainly of steel). Currently about a quarter of the caskets is made of wood (softwood or hardwood) or of wood products (particle boards etc.). A very small percentage is made of other materials like fiberglass or cardboard.


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