Merchandising Exam 2 Flashcards
(122 cards)
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Interior styles of caskets
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Shirred Crushed Tufted Tailored Semi-tailored Specialty panels
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Interior style: Material is drawn or gathered in parallel strips and sewn with multiple needles.
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Shirred interior
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Interior style: 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.
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Crushed interior
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Interior style: Created by placing padding material between lining and backing materials.
Stitches are made.
Forms small raised puffs.
Typically most expensive styles of casket interior.
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Tufted interior
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Interior style:Fabric tightly stretched or drawn.
Creates smooth appearance.
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Tailored interior
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Interior style: Combination of tailored interior with one or more other styles.
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Semi-tailored interior
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Custom designed and hand-crafted panels.
Inserted and replace standard head panel.
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Specialty head panel
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Interior material (think of this as a sandwich)
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Lining materials
Backing materials
Padding materials
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Line the interior portion of the casket.
Typically designed to match interior components.
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Lining materials
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Types of lining materials
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Crepe Satin Velvet Linen Linen weave Twill weave
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a type of lining material
Thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool. (Typically in less expensive caskets.)
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Crepe
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a type of lining material
Fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back.
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Satin
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a type of lining material
Fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon with a nap.
Typically most expensive style of casket interior.
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Velvet
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a type of lining material
Fabric made from flax
Noted for strength, coolness, and luster.
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Linen
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a type of lining material
Fabric woven to look like linen.
Less expensive than linen.
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Linen weave
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a type of lining material
Textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines.
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Twill weave
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Add support and weight to lining materials.
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Backing materials
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Types of backing materials
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Cardboard
Masselin
Plastic
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a type of backing material
Corrugated fiberboard
Often used as lining material in the foot panel of selected caskets.
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Cardboard
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a type of backing material
Pressed paper in sheet form.
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Masselin
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a type of backing material
Synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened.
Also available in sheets.
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Plastic
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Add bulk and softness.
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Padding materials
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Types of padding materials
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Cotton Polyethylene foam Shredded paper Spun polyester Also, Excelsior . Kapok
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Wood shredded into spaghetti-like strings, also used for padding
Sometimes called wood wool
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Excelsior
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silky fibers around the seeds of silk
| Also used for padding
Kapok
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Casket exteriors
Wood
Metal
Fiberglass
Polymer
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types of wood casket exteriors
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Unfinished
Natural finish
Painted finish
Laminate
Cloth covered
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Wood left in its natural state
Less expensive
Cremation casket
Unfinished wood
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Stained
Unstained
Based 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 glossy
Produced by polishing
Creates reflective or “mirror” finish
Burnished
Also known as gloss finish
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Polished finish (seen in mahogany caskets)
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Low luster
Shiny or reflective finish
Less pronounced than polished finish
Semi-gloss finish
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Semi-luster or semi-gloss finish
Smooth
With well-defined lines or striations
“Brushed marks”
Creates “textured” appearance
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Satin finish
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Dull lusterless surface
No shine or gloss
Also known as matte finish
Flat finish
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Use of various colors of paint
| Applied directly to the wood
Painted finish
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Made by uniting superimposed layers of different material
Formica
Vinyl
On wood
Laminate
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Various types of material
Various types of finishes
Less expensive caskets
Cloth placed on wood
Cloth covered
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Cloth materials
Broadcloth
Doeskin
Plush
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Twilled, napped, woolen, or worsted fabric
Smooth lustrous face and dense texture
Cotton, silk, or rayon
Woven in plain or rib weave
Soft semi-gloss finish
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Broadcloth
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Heavy durable cotton fabric
Short (1/8 inch or less) thick, velvety nap on one side
Suede-like appearance
Also known as moleskin
Doeskin
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Woven cloth
Nap exceeding 1/8 inch
Also known as high pile
Plush
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Types of cloth finish
Smooth
No distinct pattern or raised surface
Embossed
Raised design above the surface.
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Metal finishes
Brushed
Plated
Sprayed
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Bare metal scratched with an abrasive material
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 process
Identified by word “deposit”
“Copper deposit”
Plated finish
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Polished finish Crinkled finish Hammertone finish Flat finish
Sprayed finish
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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 plastic
| High molecular weight creates an extremely durable substance
Polymer
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Types of finishes
Woodgrained
“Simulated wood”
Polished or gloss
Sprayed
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Styles of cap opening
Perfection couch
Single hinged panel
Slip panel
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Perfection full couch
Perfection half couch
Crown, pie(s), and rim formed as one piece
Perfection couch casket
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Cap in two pieces
Rim and foot panel hinged to top body molding
Head panel hinged to the rim
Single hinged cap
Both caps opened for casketing
Head panel opened for viewing
Less viewing area than perfection half couch
Single hinged panel
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Head cap completely removed for viewing
Remains viewed from either side
Slip top
Priest casket
Slip panel
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SHELL DESIGNS
Classified by:
Ends and corners
| Body panel
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Ends in shape of a half circle
Elliptic
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Eight angles or corners / Eight sides or surfaces on body panel
Octagon
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Corners met 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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Ends and Corners
Elliptic
Octagon
Square corner
Round corner
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Sides and ends of body flare out from body to top.
| Narrower and shorter at bottom than opening at the top.
Flaring square
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Body sides at 90 degree angle to the bottom.
| Corner may be rounded.
Vertical side
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Body panels at 90 degree angle to the bottom.
Corners from 90 degree angle.
Vertical side square
State casket
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Body panel shaped like an urn
Most expensive casket shell design
More labor in manufacturing
Urnside
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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” qualities
Attach cap(s) to body
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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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Type of gasketed casket
Casket key inserted into opening in top body molding at the foot end.
Threaded cover seals the opening.
Most common
End lock
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Type of gasketed casket
Similar to end lock.
Top body molding on front side.
Located where the head and foot caps meet.
Also called Front Lock.
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Side lock
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Type of gasketed casket
Small lever or handle pulled forward to open cap(s).
Pushed backward to close cap(s).
Pulls cap(s) against the gasket.
Lever lock
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Type of gasketed casket
Screw-type fastener.
Seal created as fasteners are tightened.
Pulls cap(s) against the gasket.
Threaded fastener
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types of Non-gasketed caskets
Latch closure
Threaded fasteners
Chemical compounds
Hermetically sealed
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type of Non-gasketed casket
Pushed backward or pulled forward to open cap(s).
Spring-loaded or operated manually.
Hold latch when closing to prevent loud “click” sound.
Latch closure
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type of Non-gasketed casket
| screw type fastener / seal created as fasteners are tightened / pulls cap against casket
Threaded fasteners –
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type of Non-gasketed casket
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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type of Non-gasketed casket
Completely sealed by fusion or soldering.
Air and water-tight.
Hermetically sealed
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Based on inside dimensions.
| May vary between manufacturers.
Casket sizes
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A Standard adult casket
| wood
75” x 22”
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A Standard adult casket
| metal
78” x 23”
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Oversize or extra sizes
Width increases by ___ inches.
Each step represented by an ____
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| X
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Oversize or extra sizes
Each “X” equals ____ inches wider.
“XX” means ___ inches wider.
“XXX” means ____ inches wider.
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Oversize or extra sizes
| Length increases by ___ inches.
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Infant and children caskets:
Sizes increase by ____ inches steps in length.
Widths are made proportional to length.
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– any container designed for placement in the grave around the casket.
Burial Vaults / Grave Boxes / Grave Liners
Outer Burial Container
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According to FTC Funeral Rule – “Generic name” for any container which surrounds the casket in the grave; includes vaults / grave liners.
Most consumers do not know or understand the difference between outer burial container and vault and used both interchangeably. Funeral Directors should know and explain the difference.
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outer enclosure which offers protection from the earth load. Possesses “sealing” or “protective” qualities.
vault
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Originally, a vault used for what purpose? , now it is used why?
to prevent grave robbery
support the earth load, often required for cemetery maintenance purposes, limit intrusion of outside elements. (Inhibits).
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Materials used to manufacture vaults–
concrete / metal / polymer & fiberglass
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Reinforced concrete vault includes
steel rods, wire mesh, or some other material – strengthens concrete.
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concrete vault lining materials
Lined polystyrene
ABS Material
Metal
Asphalt coated
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concrete vault lining materials
| plastic like compound, developed in 1960s – Wilbert Vault “Strentex”
Lined polystyrene
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concrete vault lining materials
plastic like compound used in football helmets – developed in 1970’s. Stronger & more durable than polystyrene Wilbert Vault – “ABS Marbelon”
ABS Material
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concrete vault lining materials
| Non-corrosive / non-rusting – most expensive concrete vaults, stainless steel, copper, and bronze.
Metal
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concrete vault lining materials
| vault interior, not as effective as other lining materials, more protection than cement alone.
Asphalt coated
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Materials used – GALVANIZED steel, carbon steel coated with zinc by immersion for increased resistance to rust / corrosion (stainless steel and copper)
Measured by US Standard Gauge, dome with a base construction (uses the “diving bell” principle to seal.) Dome traps air when placed in position. This supports weight of the earth.
METAL VAULTS
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Other Vault Materials
| Same materials to manufacture caskets.
POLYMER / FIBERGLASS
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Methods of finishing vaults
- protective vs. decorative
- asphalt coating,
- Galvanized
- Painted.
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Methods of vault closure
Air seal
Top seal
Double seal
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type of vault closure:
Utilizes air pressure created by placing the dome into the base.
“Diving bell” principle, therefore the air pressure prevents entrance of water
Example: Clark Grave Vaults
Air seal
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type of vault closure:
Utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault.
Example: Wilbert Burial Vaults
Top seal
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type of vault closure:
Utilizes the principle of the air seal, in conjunction with an epoxy material at the junction of the dome and base.
1. Seal one- is the dome (air seal)
2. Seal two- is the epoxy material at junction of the dome and base
Double seal
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Burial vault dimension
Inside dimensions
Standard size 30” wide by 86” long.
Oversize caskets require an oversize vault.
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Used solely for protection from earth load without sealing qualities.
GRAVE LINERS
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Purpose of Grave Liners
- Support weight of the earth
- Often required (minimum) by the cemetery
- Prevents or minimizes grave from sinking or from disintegration of casket and
- From use of cemetery maintenance equipment (Back hoes, lawnmowers, etc.)
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TYPES OF MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURING OF GRAVE LINERS
Concrete Polymer and fiberglass Wood
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Purpose of Grave Liners
- Support weight of the earth
- Often required (minimum) by the cemetery
- Prevents or minimizes grave from sinking or from disintegration of casket and
- From use of cemetery maintenance equipment (Back hoes, lawnmowers, etc.)
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Holes in bottom allows water to seep out. This prevents casket from “bobbing” up and down.
Concrete grave liner-
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Temporary material that disintegrates quickly. These are seldom used
Wood grave liners
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TYPES OF GRAVE LINERS
Grave box
| Sectional
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type of grave liner
Body with a one or two piece lid (cover)
Also known as a concrete box
Grave Box
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Six or eight slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket
Also known as a concrete sectional
Sectional
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TYPES OF OTHER CONTAINERS
Transfer container
Alternative container
Combination 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 case Air tray Ziegler case Wood box
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Particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover.
Three parts: bottom, cardboard tray, cardboard cover
Satisfies air shipping regulations.
Combination case
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Wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket.
Air tray
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Gasket-sealed metal container, used as shipping container or inserted into casket shell; for decomposed body
Also called a metal case
Ziegler case
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type of transfer container
| For casketed or non-casketed body / rarely used
Wood box
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When shipping remains by air
Air Transportation Association (ATA) guidelines must be followed.
Also Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
It is important to 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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Materials used - Alternative Containers
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Fiberboard
Pressed wood
Composition materials (with or without an outside covering)
Like materials
Often 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
Wilbert “cherub”
Combination Unit
