Abstract: A light weight cultured marble casket is provided which is aesthetically pleasing in appearance, durable in construction and resistant to deterioration by the elements. The casket comprises a body member having an exterior portion formed of cultured marble and a base member (which cooperates with the body member to form a unitary structure having a cavity formed therein), a closure assembly pivotally connected to the body member for selectively sealing the cavity and for permitting access thereto, and a securing assembly for securing and locking the closure assembly to the body member when the closure assembly is in a closed sealing position. The base or bottom portion of the casket, as well as the interior portion of the body member and the interior portion of the closure assembly, are fabricated of a fiberglass-containing resinous material.