Caskets and More

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR
WAREHOUSE CLEAN-OUT SALE!
Odd stock items at reduced prices to make room for new stock. Prices listed include the full engraving on the front of the memorial unless otherwise specified. Prices are before tax and installation. (Payment plans are NOT available for this sale.)
Quick turnaround times! While supply lasts!
Call us for more information at 706-738-2999.
Or visit us at candmaugusta.com
Thank you!

At Caskets & More, we pride ourselves on providing you with the highest quality product & perfectly personalized stones for your loved one.
We had the privilege of creating this gorgeous custom stone.

Want to know how to get started?
Chat with us here or contact our office at
(706)-738-2999
Thank you!

WAREHOUSE CLEANING SALE!

Odd stock items at reduced prices to make room for new stock. Prices listed include the full engraving on the front of the memorial unless otherwise specified. Prices are before tax and installation. (Payment plans are NOT available for this sale.)
Quick turnaround times! While supply lasts!

Call us for more information, 706-738-2999.

Looking for more options?
Visit our website!
https://candmaugusta.memorialstores.com/

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Caskets & More does NOT accept CARD PAYMENTS of ANY kind!

We accept Cash, Check, Money Order, Or Cashiers Check.

Please, contact our office with any questions.
Thank you!

Our new location!!!

Come see us at our new office at 4212 Wheeler Rd. Unit D1 Augusta GA 30907.

Have a question?
Contact us at 706-738-2999 or email us at [email protected]

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Our new address is 4212 Wheeler Rd. Unit D1 Martinez, GA 30907

Business hours:
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Did you know?

Elephants do grieve, and they are one of the few animals who are similar to humans in mourning patterns. Believe it or not, elephants cry. They bury their dead and pay tribute to the bodies and to the bones. Scientists have observed that elephants feel empathy: they toss dust upon the wounds of fellow elephants, they help others climb out of mud and holes, they even have been seen plucking tranquilizing darts from one another with their trunks. Researchers have observed elephants trying to help dying friends, lifting them with tusks and trunks, crying out in distress.

Greetings on this beautiful Monday.

Join our friends at Affinis Hospice on September 28th for a FREE opportunity to paint, talk, connect, and heal with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

This event will be held 6pm to 8pm at Affinis Hospice on 1365 Interstate Pkwy.

Did you know?
Animals Grieve Too.

Today we will be covering:
Monkeys

Monkeys of many different species act like “gatekeepers” or guards of their deceased loved ones, often standing watch over the body for days. They have been seen carrying the bodies of their dead babies, often for weeks, while screaming out in grief. Monkeys have strong social and familial connections, and it is believed that they are well aware that their companions have passed. Much as humans come together in mutual bonding when a shared loved one dies, so, too, do monkeys. They gather in groups and hug one another. Like elephants, chimpanzees often become so depressed after a death that they refuse to eat, sometimes even starving to death.

Source: Harper Collins Publishers

Did You Know?

Animals Grieve Too.

Today we will be covering
Giraffes.

In a Kenyan conservancy in 2010, a female giraffe remained beside the body of her one-month-old calf for more than four days. Other females joined her and seemed to commiserate, wrapping their necks around one another in a sort of hug. Like human beings, the giraffes seemed to find comfort in connecting with one another in their shared emotions.

Source: Harper Collins Publishers

Did You Know?

Dogs grieve too.

We will be covering 5 animals that also grieve.

First up, we have man's best friend.
Dogs.

Dogs standing sentry at the graves or coffins of their deceased loved ones have been depicted for centuries in artwork. Researchers have known for years that dogs mourn when their owners pass, and a recent study has revealed even more about the inner workings of canine grief. Scientists now believe that to get an idea of how dogs grieve, we can consider them somewhat similar to a child of two to five years old. They don’t understand the finality of death and cling to the concept that the one who is gone will certainly return. This is why dogs often refuse to leave the side of their deceased owners.

Source: Harper Collins Publishers

Did You Know?

The Meaning of Burial Shrouds:

While many Christians are familiar with the Shroud of Turin - the mysterious cloth wrapped around Jesus Christ after his death - the practice of burial sheets is one that has been used all across the world. Shrouds are commonly used in a variety of manners and styles. Initially, Christians used burial shrouds as a way to save on materials and still present the deceased in a respectful manner. However, this practice also dates back to other funerary practices in Ancient Egyptian and Indigenous cultures.

Today, this tradition continues in many religious and cultural circles. For instance, Jewish burials often utilize shrouds, known in Hebrew as "Tahirim" that are white and made by hand, directly correlating to the religious, and historical significance this cloth has carried.

Muslim and Hindu cultures also utilize shrouds but in a much different manner. In these cultures, shrouds become a part of preparing the deceased for their journey into the afterlife. These cultures take meticulous measures when making shrouds, such as by washing them a certain number of times with scented water.

Source: askthedirector.com

Did you know?

Mourners used to stop the clocks when a loved one passed away.
There are many different traditions in the history of funerals that we continue to do today. However, there are some that are less commonly practiced too. One of these less commonly used rituals is for mourners to stop the clocks in the room or house where a loved one passed away.
This was a popular ritual during the Victorian period and was originally thought to prevent bad luck, as well as symbolize the loved one’s passage into a new life without time. It was commonly done in conjunction with covering the mirrors, closing the curtains, and turning over portraits of the loved one.

Source: HL Marks Memorials

Did You Know?

If funerals' environmental impact overwhelms you, there are Green Funerals available.
According to the Green Burial Council, more than 300 approved eco-friendly burial providers are in the U.S. today.
People who choose green burials don’t use vaults, traditional coffins, or toxic chemicals. Instead, they are wrapped in biodegradable shrouds, placed in pine coffins, and laid to rest where they can decompose more naturally.

Source: Tree Hugger & Funeral One Blog

Want to know more?
Contact these local green cemeteries:

Milton Fields
1150 Birmingham Road
Milton, Georgia 30004
Phone: 404-372-5446
Email: [email protected]

Or

Dust to Dust Green Burial Cemetery
205 Nulty Crossing, P.O. Box 277, Swansea, SC 29160
Office Phone: (803) 568-5552
Email: [email protected]

Now...
With the past as a brilliant teacher & the future as a beckoning light, She rode the buoyant waves of now--
Reveling in the cool, wet sparkle of being.
~Joanna Fuchs

Did You Know?

Funerals aren’t only for the deceased, but for those they leave behind.
Funerals are held in all human cultures, and there’s good reasons why. Not only are they to signify and mark the end of the life, but funerals also give a chance for the living to say their goodbyes, to support each other in community, to grieve, to experience death as a part of life… the cited benefits of a service are many.
(Source: Center for Loss)

Did You Know?

In ancient times, rosemary was favored to flowers.
Sprigs of rosemary were often carried by people in the funeral procession and cast onto the coffin before burial, much as roses are today. And as an evergreen plant, rosemary was associated with eternal life. As a fragrant herb, it was also often placed inside coffins to conceal any odors. This was important because bodies often lay in state for days and sometimes weeks before burial, while preparations were made and mourners traveled to attend the funeral.
(source: The Conversation).

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Did you know?

Ancient Romans once considered a loud funeral to be a symbol of wealth.
Much like traditional funeral processions today, the Romans used to hold processions to honor their dead.
For them, the larger and noisier the procession was, the wealthier or more important the deceased would be.
For this reason, professional mourners were sometimes hired to ensure that the procession was as large and noisy as possible

(Source: HL Marks Memorial)

Did you know?

Wearing black to a funeral dates all the way back to Roman times.
The tradition of wearing black to a funeral is believed to date back to the Roman period, where individuals would wear a dark toga (known as a toga pulla) after the passing of a loved one or family member. This tradition persisted throughout British history, with the Victorians, in particular, favoring black as the color of mourning (source: HL Marks Memorial & FuneralOne Blog).

Did you know?

The word 'funeral' was first used in the 1300s.

The word ‘funeral’ is believed to have first been used by Geoffrey Chaucer, who is often considered the father of the English language. It appeared in writing in his Middle English work The Knight’s Tale, in which he refers to a ‘funeral servyse’ after a character passes away. It was published in 1386, making it the first written use of the word funeral that we know of.
(source: FuneralOne Blog).

At Caskets & More we offer Death Date Engraving services for $225.00. We do not charge tax for this service. Here is a brief step-by-step guide to the date engraving process.
Please contact our office for more details if you have any questions or would like to inquire about this service.

A truly custom tribute to their beloved parents. We were able to take this mother & father's personal script & transfer it to the stone for engraving. So much love is set in stone for generations to come.

Please contact our office with any questions you may have.
(706)-738-2999