I have seen several death certificates from Harlan Co with Cumberland Hardware Company on them, especially in the 1930's.---Janette In a message dated 2/15/2008 3:55:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Another thing to remember is that many people built there own caskets, The purchase could have been for the wood to build it. Karen [email protected] wrote: RESPONSE: I don't ever recall seeing a hardware company listed but maybe the family purchased a wooden casket from a hardward company. I guess that would sort of make sense. What one generally sees is ______funeral or mortuary home . Joyce C. In a message dated 2/14/2008 8:04:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Joyce thanks for the DC. Would a Hardware company be a funeral home? I > know they were poor but still. > Thanks > Claudia **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)