SHIPPING & DELIVERY
*UPDATE*. To keep up with rising material and fuel increases, as of May 2021, standard ground shipping costs throughout the continental US are calculated by destination. Please see the map below for more information.
Call or email us to place your order, discuss shipping and delivery, and terms of payment. We will e-mail you with the payment instructions. We require $500 down as payment to get in the order queue. Payment options are a bank draft (no fee), credit card or Venmo (add a 3% convenience change), or Zelle (no fee). If you prefer, cash and traditional checks are also accepted; if so, we will provide the mailing address at the time of the order. For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.
STEP ONE:
Determine your time frame...
STEP TWO:
Choose your design...
BASIC:
see shipping below*
$2400
TRADITIONAL:
see shipping below*
$2900
CUSTOM:
call or email
for price
In most cases, we suggest a lead time of at least two weeks. The turn-around time ultimately depends on the finish level of the build, the number of current orders, and other various shipping factors. Please note that we always have a backlog of current orders, and this is normally any number of months.
Of course, we understand the immediate need for such an item. God does not give us a "two weeks notice" when He restores a soul to His Kingdom. In this case, we can offer what we have in process at that time, although selection will be limited. Also, because of an accruing backlog, we've made the decision to add a 10% fee for rush orders that jump ahead in the order queue. This accounts for the additional 'overtime' hours needed to finish the work and ship it out as quickly as possible.
As always we do our best not to decline an order (no matter how quickly the turnaround), if it is in any way possible to fulfill it. We appreciate your flexibility, patience, and understanding.
The best plan is for the church or local funeral home to have a coffin on-hand, stored in a dry place, ready for when the need arises. In this way, the church community will be prepared to fulfill its ministry to bury its brothers and sisters. This also alleviates much stress and uncertainly when a loved one leaves this world. Of course you can also store them at home -- in a storage area, basement, or garage; although we do suggest that the area has relatively low humidity.
STEP THREE:
Contact us...
Shipping is handled by either personal delivery (states surrounding North Carolina), or by professional freight shipping (with packaging). Nationwide delivery, coast to coast, can take up to a week or more (business days), depending on the destination. If rush shipping is needed, we will calculate an estimate of these costs for you at the time of the order. Expedited shipping costs are based on current freight shipping rates, and are usually quite expensive. Generally, it is best to make arrangements as early as possible. For details, call us at (336) 978-5385 or e-mail.
We will ship directly to a funeral home, residence or church. Please provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient. You may also have the recipient contact us to make delivery arrangements.
If the destination is within an extended driving distance, a third option is to coordinate a half-way meeting place to make the handoff. We have done this many times in the eastern part of the country and found it to be an excellent option, especially when time is critical. In this case the recipient would need a suitable vehicle (minivan, pick-up truck, etc.) and perhaps some blankets (for safe transport) and straps if necessary. Over the years we have found it easiest to meet at a truck stop or travel plaza that offers an area with some privacy.
Traditional unfinished, six-sided, flat-top polygon style, six side handles and raised 3-bar cross on removable lid (budded cross add $50). Interior cushioned bottom, trimmed with white plush fleece lining on all sides with pillow. Standard interior dimensions measure 6'-6½"long x 1'-10½"wide at the shoulder/chest. Depth is 12", slightly deeper at the shoulder/chest (14"), and inclined at the head.
Includes all of the above with a stain color of your choice (typically a darker stain - red mahogany or dark walnut is recommended, but any stain color is available), and Trisagion in gold paint on both sides. Also available with Trisagion in red or brown on an unstained, clear (traditional amber) finish. At this time, the Trisagion is available in English, Slavonic, and Greek. (Each side can have a different language). The cross on the lid is painted gold on the darker stained models, and is a varnished cedar on the cross. Semi-gloss or satin finish.
Includes all of the above and allows for different sizes, and/or any additional or unique design requests or fittings. Examples may be additional handles, a cross at each end (3-bar or Byzantine), name on the lid, lids with cross on Golgotha, or other style cross. (See the Gallery page for more examples). Note: this option may take longer to produce.
