Concrete Burial Vaults

A concrete burial vault is a lined and sealed outer receptacle for the casket. The vault protects the casket in the grave from the weight of the earth and heavy maintenance equipment. The concrete helps resist water and preserves the beauty of the cemetery by preventing the ground from settling. Concrete vaults for caskets have multiple levels of protection, warrantees, beauty and personalization options to best fit the needs of the deceased’s family.

Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home exclusively uses concrete burial vaults manufactured by Wilbert. These vaults are fabricated with a minimum 5,000 psi concrete and are combined with various lining materials including bronze, copper, stainless steel, and high-impact plastics for strength, water resistance and elegance.

Wilbert offers three categories of burial vaults, with differences in the level of protection, warrantees, beauty, and personalization options:

1. Premium Protection

Wilbert’s premium burial vaults provide excellent durability with superior long-lasting protection against subsoil elements and the weight of heavy cemetery maintenance equipment. The Wilbert Bronze provides ultimate triple-reinforced protection. The Bronze Triune and Copper Triune vaults provide double-reinforced protection. Learn more about Premium Protection burial vaults by clicking here.

2. Standard Protection

High-strength concrete, stainless steel, and high-impact plastic combine for durable inner protection in our middle-of-the-line double-reinforced products. Double-reinforcement provides the casket with superior long-lasting protection against subsoil elements and the weight of heavy cemetery maintenance equipment. Learn more about Standard Protection burial vaults by clicking here.

3. Basic Protection

Basic protection burial vaults are single-reinforced and feature concrete construction combined with plastic-reinforcement for strength. Provides casket with protection against subsoil elements and the weight of heavy cemetery maintenance equipment. Learn more about Basic Protection burial vaults by clicking here.

Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home also offers steel vaults.

Steel Burial Vaults

Steel Burial VaultAir Seal Vault

A steel burial vault is a 12-gauge steel encasement that protects the casket from outside elements. Steel burial vaults are an excellent choice for your loved one's final resting place. Many families choose them for their:

  • Dome-shaped design: These vaults feature a dome-shaped design that allows air pressure to build while keeping moisture out and are made to match any cemetery's aesthetics. You can have confidence knowing your loved one will rest in a beautiful space that fits their life story.
  • Highly durable and long-lasting quality: You can count on burial vaults to protect your loved one's remains for generations to come.
  • Customization potential: With various sizes, engraving options and styles, your loved one's vault can truly reflect who they were.

These short videos explain how vaults are manufactured and their importance:

Honor Your Loved One With Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home

In the midst of grief, thinking about the practicalities of honoring your loved one can feel challenging. At Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home, we're here to help you with that.

We'll stand by your side to help you honor your loved one according to their wishes, choose the proper vault for the casket, and plan and host the event. We do this all while ensuring you have time to focus on what matters — grieving, remembering your loved one and coming together.

As the premier Bronx funeral home we invite you to contact us with any questions you may have at 718-828-1800, by email at Info@BronxFuneralHome.com , or by visiting our Bronx funeral home.

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