Sto. Tomas, Pampanga is the "Casket Capital of the Philippines," supplying 70% of caskets used in the Philippines and making it a cornerstone of the industry.With generations of artisans continuing a unique legacy of crafting high-quality caskets that serve families across the country, Sto. Tomas' casket-making industry comes to life especially around this time when the nation commemorates All Souls' Day.
" Today, Marvin proudly represents the second generation of casket makers in his family and hopes to pass this skill to his child, preserving both a family tradition and a vital source of community livelihood."As Filipinos and Kapampangans, we are God-loving and family-centered. We always want the best and most decent for our loved ones...to honor them, we do our part as casket makers in providing quality service," said Pineda.