WHO WE ARE

Trappist Caskets is a work of the monks of New Melleray Abbey. We are monks of the Roman Catholic Church who belong to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, known as Trappist. Founded in 1849, New Melleray Abbey was established at the time of the great famine by the monks of Mt. Melleray Abbey in Ireland. As Cistercians, we follow the ancient monastic Rule of St. Benedict. Consistent with that rule, our vocation is expressed in a life of contemplative prayer, community liturgy, and manual labor. Simple living is one of the hallmarks of our life. Our work at Trappist Caskets provides us with both meaningful work and vital financial support. Quite often, Trappist Caskets is mentioned in the news. To learn more about New Melleray Abbey: www.newmelleray.org To learn more about Trappist Caskets: Frequently Asked Questions To learn more about how the Trappists view death: Trappist Spirituality of Death

© Copyright 2008: Trappist Caskets. All rights reserved. Notre Dame alumni and their families who have elected burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana, will be interested in viewing our exlusive line of Notre Dame caskets and urns.