Thacker caskeTs, Inc. - Borek Jennings Funeral Home

Thacker Caskets, Inc.
Product Catalog
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2Introduction
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History
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The “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.
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.
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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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.
Designing Your Personal Touch
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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
Howard 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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Building Trust
Metal Caskets
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hacker Caskets, Inc. manufactures a
M etal C askets
complete selection of metal casket—all
proudly made at our manufacturing plant
in Florence, Alabama. From elegant
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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.
Agean
Solid Copper
Rosetan Velvet
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Metal Caskets
Tapestry Rose
Stainless Steel
Pink Velvet
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Blue Mist
Stainless Steel
Blue Velvet
Metal Caskets
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Ambassador
Blue & Gold
16 Gauge
Blue Velvet
Tiger Eye
16 Gauge
Rosetan Velvet
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Metal Caskets
Capitol
18 Gauge
Rosetan Crepe
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Pieta
18 Gauge
Rosetan Velvet
Metal Caskets
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Promise Rose
18 Gauge
Pink Crepe
Diplomat
18 Gauge
Silver Crepe
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Metal Caskets
Lord’s Prayer
18 Gauge
Blue Crepe
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In God’s Care
18 Gauge
Blue Crepe
Metal Caskets
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White Rose
18 Gauge
Pink Crepe
Summit Silver
Praying Hands
18 Gauge
White Crepe
In God’s Care
Veteran’s Flag
Going Home
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Homeward
18 Gauge
Blue Crepe
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Spartan
18 Gauge
Rosetan Crepe
Metal Caskets
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Ascent Blush
20 Gauge
White Crepe
Olympic Blue
Going Home
20 Gauge
Blue Crepe
In God’s Care
Veteran’s Flag
Praying Hands
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Metal Caskets
Reed Copper
20 Gauge
Rosetan Crepe
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Classic Blue
20 Gauge
Blue Velvet
Metal Caskets
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Carnation
20 Gauge
Pink Crepe
Cobalt
20 Gauge
Blue Crepe
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Metal Caskets
Treemont Silver
20 Gauge
White Crepe
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Golden Cross
20 Gauge
White Crepe
Metal Caskets
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Hartley Blue
20 Gauge
Blue Crepe
Austin Bronze
20 Gauge
Rosetan Crepe
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Winston Silver
20 Gauge
White Crepe
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Bradbury Copper
20 Gauge
Rosetan Crepe
Wood Caskets
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hacker understands the many and
H ardwood C askets
varied needs and preferences expressed
by today’s selecting families. That is why
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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.
Alleghany
Solid Cherry
Rosetan Velvet
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Regal
Solid Oak
Rosetan Velvet
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Laurel
Solid Maple
Pink Velvet
Wood Caskets
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Oakwood
Solid Oak
White Sand Crepe
Pelham
Solid Pecan
Rosetan Velvet
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Vista
Solid Poplar
White Sand Crepe
Extra Width
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Country Pine
Solid Pine
Sandweave
Wood Caskets
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Chesterfield
Solid Poplar
White Sand Crepe
Fairfax
Going Home
Solid Poplar
Rosetan Crepe
Praying Hands
In God’s Care
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Westward
Veneer
Rosetan Crepe
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Nashua
Solid Poplar
White Sand Crepe
Rental Caskets
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hacker’s Remembrance Cremation
Rental Line is designed to provide you
R emembrance L ine
cremation rentals
and your family multiple casket selections
available for rental specifically for
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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.
Norwood OakRemembrance
Solid Oak
Rosetan Crepe
MDF Photo Urn Natural (CMPB)
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Classic Bronze (2801)
White RoseRemembrance
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Pink Crepe
Grecian Crimson (502)
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In God’s CareRemembrance
18 Gauge
Blue Crepe
Rental Caskets
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Ascent Metallic BlushRemembrance
20 Gauge
White Crepe
Monterey Ruby (5292)
Golden CrossRemembrance
20 Gauge
White Crepe
Trinity Pearl (5221)
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Classic Pewter (2802)
Lord’s PrayerRemembrance
18 Gauge
Blue Crepe
Trinity Moonlight Blue (5220)
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Ascent GraphiteRemembrance
20 Gauge
White Crepe
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