Well, You can get a basic one in grey brand new at the funeral home for 450.00. But I think you can get them cheaper other places. I am not really sure what ammenities would increase/decrease the value. But most of those would probably be geared toward actually being buried in it. I wouldn't get a dented one unless it was a really good price or I could pop the dent out.
You could get one you actually wouldn't mind being buried in and keep it. Tell you're wife you are making part of your final arrangements to take some of the burden off of her when you pass.

I told my husband and children last year that I wanted them to buy me a casket for my birthday. They said no not yet maybe when you're older. Maybe when I'm older? Gatting a casket for your 35th birthday not a big deal, getting a casket for your 75th birthday
