Oak is used not only to manufacture caskets, but also in
flooring, furniture, kitchen cabinets, architectural millwork
and construction, paneling, and in barrel staves.
Oak is highly resistant to
water and other liquids,
and is often used in
shipbuilding.
It's a heavy, hard, strong
wood with a coarse
texture and a straight
grain. The heartwood
ranges from a rich, light
brown to dark brown