Cedar Creek Caskets is committed to producing a high-quality, culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible product that meets the needs of the Aboriginal community in British Columbia and beyond. He was desirous of finding some way to acknowledge and honour her passing with a tribute to her culture and life-history. Surprisingly, he found no caskets that celebrated her Aboriginal heritage.
The funeral home where Tom and his mother were making arrangements even inquired about possible native suppliers of a product that would respond to this need. Tom spent nearly a year developing his working knowledge and preparing for a business that would eventually produce this design. Located on Snuneymuxw First Nation, Cedar Creek Caskets manufactures a high-quality, culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible product that meets the needs of the Aboriginal community in British Columbia and beyond. Caskets painted by traditional artists are available and ready for immediate delivery. If we are provided enough time (4 to 5 days) Cedar Creek can do images
as desired and directed by the family. Cost is determined by number and complexityof images requested. The caskets are constructed from Western Red Cedar from Vancouver Island,
in harmony with traditional values of take only what you need and use what
you take – our processes honour the spirit of the tree by both respecting it and
being grateful for it. Finished only in natural oils, our products are also reflective
of present day environmental concerns and may be considered “green friendly.”
Cedar Creek Caskets sells direct, thus providing families with savings of
30 to 60% over a retail purchase (funeral home). Current Consumer Protection
Act in British Columbia states that service providers - funeral homes, must accept
containers provided by families with no disbursement fees or fees or any kind,
provided the containers meet health regulations.
