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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
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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
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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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Laurel solid maplePink Velvet
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Pelham solid Pecanrosetan Velvet
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Country Pine solid Pinesandweave
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Chesterfieldsolid Poplarwhite sand crepe
Fairfax Going homesolid Poplarrosetan crepe
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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
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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
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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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