Wind River Casket Co. (Also known as W.R. Caskets) is a Family owned business located in Elrosa, Minnesota that began in 2008.

2008– 2009. As Wind River Custom Cabinetry, we began researching the possibility of making handcrafted wood caskets. With a failing economy and a slowdown in new home construction and remodeling we decided the time was right and began designing and building a high quality wood casket using our time tested craftsmanship. As a result we introduced our Oak and Pine caskets, the “Concord” and “Madison” models. A family friend had mentioned our wood caskets to a funeral home and after contacting them we began supplying them with our caskets. The owners mentioned that they also provided their services to the Native American community and asked about offering a wood casket out of Aromatic Cedar. We designed what is now our Eastern Red (Aromatic) Cedar  “Eagle River” model. We also introduced the “St. Croix” model that same year, which is our traditional cedar casket . When the owners of that funeral home mentioned our wood caskets to another funeral home, they began carrying our caskets also.

In 2010 with the addition of a website, along with shipping capabilities we began filling orders as far as New York. We began
dedicating more time and effort to the casket making business and by year’s end had transitioned from cabinetry to full time casket making. We began offering different head panel theme fabrics and various lining options. We also developed our own adjustable bed frame and lift system.

In 2011 we officially changed our name from Wind River Cabinetry to Wind River Casket Co. (W.R. Caskets) and continued  developing new head panel designs.

In 2012 we introduced our “Colonial” model, an antiqued white wood casket. We also continue to develop new ideas that set us apart.

Today, as we continue to grow, our main objective remains the same: "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) - Therefore, we are committed to using our God given abilities in providing the highest quality handcrafted caskets at a reasonable price, that we may bring glory to God and serve our neighbor.
     
                                                                                                                                                      Bob & Angie Walz
                                                                                                                                                   Wind River Casket Co.