PRECAST concrete products: Company History

The Wright Burial Vault Company, Inc. was established in 1961 by Clifton L. Wright.  Over the first few years the business grew, and in 1965 the Wilbert W. Haase Company granted a license to The Wright Burial Vault Company to produce burial vaults under the Wilbert brand name.  At that time, the company name changed to Wilbert Vaults of Houston, Inc. 

Throughout the years, the company grew in size, reputation, and in the number of burial vaults manufactured.  In 1993 the second generation, Jim Henery, joined the company to serve as General Manager; the intent was that he would learn the business and at a later time possibly take over ownership. 

In 1996, the ownership of the company was transferred to Jim Henery.  Since then, the company has more than doubled in size and scope. In late 2003, the opportunity to buy the Wilbert license in Corpus Christi became available. Today the Corpus Christi operation has been successfully integrated into the business.

Jay and Brett, the sons of Jim Henery, are now involved in the day-to-day operations of Wilbert Vaults of Houston, bringing the 3rd generation of family into the business.