3rd Quarter Merchandising Test 2 Flashcards
(154 cards)
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Casket key inserted into opening in top body molding at the foot end.Threaded cover seals the opening.Most common
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end lock casket
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Similar to end lock.Top body molding on front side.Located where the head and foot caps meet.
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Side lock casket
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side lock casket is also called…
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front lock casket
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Small lever or handle pulled forward to open cap Pushed backward to close cap(s).Pulls cap(s) against the gasket.
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Lever lock casket
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Screw-type fastener.Seal created as fasteners are tightened.Pulls cap(s) against the gasket.ALSO IN A NON-GASKETED CASKET
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threaded fastener casket
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Pushed backward or pulled forward to open cap Spring-loaded or operated manually.Hold latch when closing.Prevents loud “click” sound.
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latch closure casket
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Types of gasketed caskets…
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End lockSide lock (front lock)Lever lockThreaded fastener
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Types of non-gasketed casket closures
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latch closurethreaded fastenerchemical compound hermetically sealed
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Epoxy, glue, etc.Secure cap(s) to the body.May create “protective/sealing” casket.Depending on materials and casket construction.
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Chemical compounds
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Completely sealed by fusion or soldering.Air and water-tight.
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Hermetically sealed
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standard adult sized wood casket
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75” x 22”
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Casket size is based on ______________. The size may vary between ________________.
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inside dimensions manufacturer
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standard adult sized metal casket
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78” x 23”
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For an oversize or extra size casket the width increases by……
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2 inches
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Each X equals _____ inches wider
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2
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XX means ______ inches wider
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4
17
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XXX means ______ inches wider
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6
18
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Length of an oversized casket increases by _______
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3 inches
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Adjustments in length may/may not correspond with ______________
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increases in casket width
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an oversize casket may require_____________
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an oversize outer burial container
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You should measure ___________ of the casket, including _____ & ___________.
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outside dimensionsbodyhardware
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material of an infant and child caskets are __________
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similar to or same as adult caskets, but dimensions vary.
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size increase of infant/child casket is by ________
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6 inch steps (increments) in length
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infant/child cast widths are made ____________ to length
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proportional
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OBC stands for....
outer burial containers
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any container designed for placement in the grave around the casket
outer burial containers
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types of outer burial containers
burial vaultsgrave boxesgrave liners
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Just because you order an oversized casket DOES NOT mean that ______________
the length will change from the normal length
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Always _________ the infant/child before ordering the casket.
measure
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according to FTC-a generic name for any container which surrounds the casket in the grave...this includes vaults and grave liners
OBC
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outer container which offers protection from the earth load. Possesses "sealing" or "protective" qualities.
Vault
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Originally used to prevent grave robbery, now supports the earth load.Often required for cemetery maintenance purposes and inhibits (limits) the intrusion of outside elements.
vault
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materials used in vaults
concretemetalpolymerfiberglass
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types of concrete vaults
non-reinforcedreinforced
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these concrete vaults include steel rods, wire mesh, or some other material.Strengthens the concrete
reinforced concrete vaults
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Interior styles of caskets
Shirred Crushed Tufted Tailored Semi-tailored Specialty panels
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Material is drawn or gathered in parallel strips and sewn with multiple needles.
Shirred interior
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Created by placing a lining material on a metal form, adding weights, steaming, and attaching to a suitable upholstery (backing) material.Gives appearance of shirred interior.Less expensive.
Crushed interior
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Created by placing padding material between lining and backing materials.Stitches are made.Forms small raised puffs.Typically most expensive styles of casket interior.
Tufted interior
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Fabric tightly stretched or drawn.Creates smooth appearance.
Tailored interior
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Combination of tailored interior with one or more other styles.
Semi-tailored interior
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Custom designed and hand-crafted panels.Inserted and replace standard head panel.
Specialty head panel
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Interior material
Lining materialsBacking materialsPadding material
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Lining materials
Line the portion of the casket.Typically designed to match interior components.
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Types of lining materials
CrepeSatinVelvetLinenLinen weaveTwill weave
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Thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool. Typically in less expensive caskets.
Crepe
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Fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back.
Satin
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Fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon with a nap.Typically most expensive style of casket interior.
Velvet
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Fabric made from flaxNoted for strength, coolness, and luster.
Linen
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Fabric woven to look like linen.Less expensive than linen.
Linen weave
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Textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines.
Twill weave
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Add support and weight to lining materials.
Backing materials
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Types of backing materials
CardboardMasselinPlastic
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Corrugated fiberboardOften used as lining material in the foot panel of selected caskets.
Cardboard
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Pressed paper in sheet form.
Masselin
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Synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened.Also available in sheets.
Plastic
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Add bulk and softness.
Padding materials
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Types of padding materials
CottonPolyethylene foamShredded paperSpun polyester
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Wood shredded into spaghetti-like stringsSometimes called wood wool.
Excelsior
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Casket exteriors
WoodMetalFiberglassPolymer
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Woods can be...
UnfinishedNatural finishPainted finishesLaminateCloth covered
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Wood left in its natural stateLess expensiveCremation casket
Unfinished
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StainedUnstainedBased on appearance, color, and purpose of the finished product.Burial casket vs. cremation casket
Natural finish
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Types of wood finishes
Polished Semi-gloss Satin Flat
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Smooth and glossyProduced by polishingCreates reflective or “mirror” finishBurnishedAlso known as gloss finish
Polished finish
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Low lusterShiny or reflective finishLess pronounced than polished finish
Semi-gloss finish
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Semi-luster or semi-gloss finishSmoothWith well-defined lines or striations“Brushed marks”Creates “textured” appearance
Satin finish
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Dull lusterless surfaceNo shine or glossAlso known as matte finish
Flat finish
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Use of various colors of paintApplied directly to the wood
Painted finish
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Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materialFormicaVinylOn wood
Laminate
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Various types of materialVarious types of finishesLess expensive casketsCan be placed on wood
Cloth covered
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Cloth materials
BroadclothDoeskinPlush
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Twilled, napped, woolen, or worsted fabricSmooth lustrous face and dense textureCotton, silk, or rayonWoven in plain or rib weaveSoft semi-gloss finish
Broadcloth
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Heavy durable cotton fabricShort (1/8 inch or less) thick, velvety nap on one sideSuede-like appearanceAlso known as moleskin
Doeskin
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Woven clothNap exceeding 1/8 inchAlso known as high pile
Plush
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Types of cloth finish
SmoothEmbossed
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No distinct pattern or raised surface
Smooth
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Raised design above the surface.
Embossed
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Metal finishes
BrushedPlatedSprayed
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Bare metal scratched with an abrasive.Finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained.Creates “textured” appearance.
Brushed finish
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Base metal coated by another metal.Through electrolytic processIdentified by word “deposit”“Copper deposit”
Plated finish
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Types of Sprayed Finishes
Polished finish Crinkled finish Hammertone finish Flat finish
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This is also a finish in a wood casket
polished finish
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Metal coated with paint Wrinkles as it dries Less expensive caskets
Crinkled finish
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Metal coated with paint “Indentations” appears as paint dries Creates small indentation Like striking with a ball peen hammer Less expensive casket
Hammertone finish
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hammertone is also known as
hammertex
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Defined previously Same as wood casket finish
Flat finish
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Material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins.
Fiberglass
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Compound similar in appearance to plasticHigh molecular weight creates an extremely durable substance
Polymer
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Types of Polymer or Fiberglass finishes
Woodgrained“Simulated wood”Polished or glossSprayed
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Styles of cap openings
Perfection couch Single hinged panel Slip panel
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Crown, pie(s), and rim formed as one piece
Perfection (half/full) couch
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Cap in two piecesRim and foot panel hinged to top body moldingHead panel hinged to the rimSingle hinged capBoth caps opened for casketingHead panel opened for viewingLess viewing area than perfection half couch
Single hinged panel
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Head cap completely removed for viewingRemains viewed from either sideSlip topPriest casket
Slip panel
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Shell designs are classified by...
ends & cornersbody panel
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Types of ends and corners
ellipticoctagonsquareround
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ends in shape of a half circle
elliptic
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eight angles or cornerseight sides or surfaces on body panel
octagon
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corners meet at right angles to one another with distinct edge
square corner
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corners rounded rather than square
round corner
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types of body panels
flaring squarevertical sidestate casketurnside
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sides and ends of body flare out from body to top.narrower and shorter at bottom then opening at the top.
flaring square
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body sides at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorner may be rounded
vertical side
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body panels at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorners from 90 degree anglevertical side square
state casket
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body panel shaped like an urnmost expensive casket shell designmore labor in manufacturing
urnside
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closure methods
gasketednon-gasketed
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"protective"..."sealing"
gasketed
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"non-protective"..."non-sealing"
non-gasketed
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gasketed casket components
gaskethingeslocking mechanism
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Gum rubber substance to top body molding flange.Transverse gasket in gasket channel on half-couch caskets.Creates air and water-tight seal
Gasket
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Specially designed to maintain “protective/sealing” qualitiesAttach cap(s) to body.
Hinges
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Sliding rod or metal bar.Hooks or cut portions engage eyes on the cap(s).Pulls rim flange against rubber gasket.
locking mechanism
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Vaults are lined and unlined...if lined it is done with___________________
PolystyreneABS materialMetalAsphalt coated
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plastic like compound, developed in 1960 by Wilbert Vault STRENTEX
Polystyrene
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plastic like compound used in football helmets-developed in 1970's.
ABS Material
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stronger and more durable than polystyrene
ABS Material
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non-corrosive / non-rusting....most expensive concrete vaults, stainless steel, copper, bronze.
metal
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vault interior, not as effective as other lining materials, more protection than element alone
asphalt coated
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materials used for metal vaults
galvanized steelstainless steelcopper
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other vault materials
polymerfiberglass same materials to manufacture caskets
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carbon steel coated with zinc by immersion for increased resistance to rust or corrosion
galvanized steel
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measured by US Standard GaugeDome with a base constructionUses the diving bell principle to sealsupports weight of the earth
Stainless steel/copper vault
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Vault finishes
asphalt coatinggalvanizedpainted
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methods of vault closure
air sealtop sealdouble seal
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utilizes air pressure created by placing the dome into the base. "Diving bell" principle Air pressure prevents entrance of water
air seal
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type of air seal vault...
Clark grave vault
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utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault
top seal
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type of top seal vault
wilbert burial vault
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utilizes the principle of the air seal in conjunction with an epoxy material at the junction of the dome and base
double seals
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STANDARD inside dimensions of a burial vault
30" wide86" long
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protection from earth load without sealing qualitiessupports weight of the earthoften minimum requirement by the cemeteryprevents grave from sinking from disintegration of casket and use of cemetery maintenance equipment.Is the purpose of......
grave liners
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types of material of grave liners
concretepolymer fiberglasswood
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holes in bottomallows water to seep outprevents casket from bobbing up and down
concrete grave liner
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temporary materialdisintegrates quicklyseldom used
wood grave liner
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types of grave liners
grave boxsectional
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grave liner that has body with a one or two piece lid (cover)
grave box
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grave box is also known as...
concrete box
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grave liner that has six or eight slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket.
sectional grave liner
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sectional grave liner also known as...
concrete sectional
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types of other containers
transfer containeralternative containercombination unit
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outer enclosure used to protect the body and or casketed remains during transportation
transfer container
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types of transfer container
combination caseair trayziegler casewood box
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particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover.Satisfies air shipping regulations. Body may not be embalmed but shipped in Ziegler Case.
Combination case
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LargerUsed to ship casketed remainsWooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket
air tray
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Gasket sealed metal containerUsed as a shipping container or inserted into casket shellFor decomposed body
ziegler case
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ziegler case is also called...
metal case
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for casked or non-casketed bodyrarely used
wood box
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When shipping by air....
Air Transportation Association guidelines and Federal Aviation Administration regulations must be followed.Always check each airline
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Unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure.Without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining.Designed for encasement of human remains.
alternative container
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Alternative container materials used...
fiberboardpressed woodcomposition materialslike materialswith or without an outside coveringoften used as cremation containers
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Unit or a series of units designed or intended to be used together as both a casket and permanent burial receptacle.Often seen with infant caskets
Combination Unit
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type of combination unit...
Wibert “cherub”
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silky fibers around seeds of silk also used for padding
K-Pok
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Excelsior is also called...
wood wool
