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3rd Quarter Merchandising Test 2 Flashcards

1
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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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14
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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

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17
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XXX means ______ inches wider

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6

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18
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Length of an oversized casket increases by _______

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3 inches

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19
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Adjustments in length may/may not correspond with ______________

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increases in casket width

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20
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an oversize casket may require_____________

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an oversize outer burial container

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21
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You should measure ___________ of the casket, including _____ & ___________.

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outside dimensionsbodyhardware

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22
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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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23
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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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24
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infant/child cast widths are made ____________ to length

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proportional

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25
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OBC stands for….

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outer burial containers

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26
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any container designed for placement in the grave around the casket

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outer burial containers

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types of outer burial containers

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burial vaultsgrave boxesgrave liners

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Just because you order an oversized casket DOES NOT mean that ______________

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the length will change from the normal length

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29
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Always _________ the infant/child before ordering the casket.

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measure

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30
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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

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OBC

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outer container which offers protection from the earth load. Possesses “sealing” or “protective” qualities.

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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.

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vault

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materials used in vaults

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concretemetalpolymerfiberglass

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34
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types of concrete vaults

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non-reinforcedreinforced

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35
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these concrete vaults include steel rods, wire mesh, or some other material.Strengthens the concrete

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reinforced concrete vaults

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36
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Interior styles of caskets

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tufted interior

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Fabric tightly stretched or drawn.Creates smooth appearance.

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Tailored interior

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41
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Combination of tailored interior with one or more other styles.

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Semi-tailored interior

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42
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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

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Lining materialsBacking materialsPadding material

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Lining materials

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Line the portion of the casket.Typically designed to match interior components.

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Types of lining materials

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CrepeSatinVelvetLinenLinen weaveTwill weave

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Thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool. Typically in less expensive caskets.

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Crepe

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Fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back.

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Satin

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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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Fabric made from flaxNoted for strength, coolness, and luster.

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Linen

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Fabric woven to look like linen.Less expensive than linen.

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Linen weave

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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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52
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Add support and weight to lining materials.

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Backing materials

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53
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Types of backing materials

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CardboardMasselinPlastic

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54
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Corrugated fiberboardOften used as lining material in the foot panel of selected caskets.

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Cardboard

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55
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Pressed paper in sheet form.

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Masselin

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Synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened.Also available in sheets.

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Plastic

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57
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Add bulk and softness.

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Padding materials

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58
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Types of padding materials

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CottonPolyethylene foamShredded paperSpun polyester

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59
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Wood shredded into spaghetti-like stringsSometimes called wood wool.

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Excelsior

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60
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Casket exteriors

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WoodMetalFiberglassPolymer

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Woods can be…

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UnfinishedNatural finishPainted finishesLaminateCloth covered

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Wood left in its natural stateLess expensiveCremation casket

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Unfinished

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StainedUnstainedBased on appearance, color, and purpose of the finished product.Burial casket vs. cremation casket

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Natural finish

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Types of wood finishes

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Polished Semi-gloss Satin Flat

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Smooth and glossyProduced by polishingCreates reflective or “mirror” finishBurnishedAlso known as gloss finish

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Polished finish

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Low lusterShiny or reflective finishLess pronounced than polished finish

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Semi-gloss finish

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Semi-luster or semi-gloss finishSmoothWith well-defined lines or striations“Brushed marks”Creates “textured” appearance

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Satin finish

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Dull lusterless surfaceNo shine or glossAlso known as matte finish

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Flat finish

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Use of various colors of paintApplied directly to the wood

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Painted finish

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Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materialFormicaVinylOn wood

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Various types of materialVarious types of finishesLess expensive casketsCan be placed on wood

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Cloth covered

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Cloth materials

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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

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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

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Woven clothNap exceeding 1/8 inchAlso known as high pile

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Types of cloth finish

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SmoothEmbossed

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No distinct pattern or raised surface

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Raised design above the surface.

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Metal finishes

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BrushedPlatedSprayed

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Bare metal scratched with an abrasive.Finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained.Creates “textured” appearance.

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Brushed finish

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Base metal coated by another metal.Through electrolytic processIdentified by word “deposit”“Copper deposit”

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Plated finish

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Types of Sprayed Finishes

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Polished finish Crinkled finish Hammertone finish Flat finish

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This is also a finish in a wood casket

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polished finish

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Metal coated with paint Wrinkles as it dries Less expensive caskets

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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

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Hammertone finish

86
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hammertone is also known as

87
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Defined previously Same as wood casket finish

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Flat finish

88
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Material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins.

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Fiberglass

89
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Compound similar in appearance to plasticHigh molecular weight creates an extremely durable substance

90
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Types of Polymer or Fiberglass finishes

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Woodgrained“Simulated wood”Polished or glossSprayed

91
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Styles of cap openings

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Perfection couch Single hinged panel Slip panel

92
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Crown, pie(s), and rim formed as one piece

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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

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Single hinged panel

94
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Head cap completely removed for viewingRemains viewed from either sideSlip topPriest casket

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Slip panel

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Shell designs are classified by…

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ends & cornersbody panel

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Types of ends and corners

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ellipticoctagonsquareround

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ends in shape of a half circle

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eight angles or cornerseight sides or surfaces on body panel

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corners meet at right angles to one another with distinct edge

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square corner

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corners rounded rather than square

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round corner

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types of body panels

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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.

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flaring square

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body sides at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorner may be rounded

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vertical side

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body panels at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorners from 90 degree anglevertical side square

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state casket

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body panel shaped like an urnmost expensive casket shell designmore labor in manufacturing

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closure methods

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gasketednon-gasketed

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“protective”…“sealing”

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“non-protective”…“non-sealing”

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non-gasketed

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gasketed casket components

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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

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Specially designed to maintain “protective/sealing” qualitiesAttach cap(s) to body.

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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.

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locking mechanism

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Vaults are lined and unlined…if lined it is done with___________________

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PolystyreneABS materialMetalAsphalt coated

114
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plastic like compound, developed in 1960 by Wilbert Vault STRENTEX

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Polystyrene

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plastic like compound used in football helmets-developed in 1970’s.

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ABS Material

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stronger and more durable than polystyrene

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ABS Material

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non-corrosive / non-rusting….most expensive concrete vaults, stainless steel, copper, bronze.

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vault interior, not as effective as other lining materials, more protection than element alone

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asphalt coated

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materials used for metal vaults

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galvanized steelstainless steelcopper

120
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other vault materials

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polymerfiberglass same materials to manufacture caskets

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carbon steel coated with zinc by immersion for increased resistance to rust or corrosion

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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

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Stainless steel/copper vault

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Vault finishes

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asphalt coatinggalvanizedpainted

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methods of vault closure

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air sealtop sealdouble seal

125
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utilizes air pressure created by placing the dome into the base. “Diving bell” principle Air pressure prevents entrance of water

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type of air seal vault…

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Clark grave vault

127
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utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault

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type of top seal vault

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wilbert burial vault

129
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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

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double seals

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STANDARD inside dimensions of a burial vault

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30” wide86” long

131
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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……

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grave liners

132
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types of material of grave liners

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concretepolymer fiberglasswood

133
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holes in bottomallows water to seep outprevents casket from bobbing up and down

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concrete grave liner

134
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temporary materialdisintegrates quicklyseldom used

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wood grave liner

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types of grave liners

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grave boxsectional

136
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grave liner that has body with a one or two piece lid (cover)

137
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grave box is also known as…

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concrete box

138
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grave liner that has six or eight slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket.

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sectional grave liner

139
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sectional grave liner also known as…

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concrete sectional

140
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types of other containers

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transfer containeralternative containercombination unit

141
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outer enclosure used to protect the body and or casketed remains during transportation

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transfer container

142
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types of transfer container

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combination caseair trayziegler casewood box

143
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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.

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Combination case

144
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LargerUsed to ship casketed remainsWooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket

145
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Gasket sealed metal containerUsed as a shipping container or inserted into casket shellFor decomposed body

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ziegler case

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ziegler case is also called…

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metal case

147
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for casked or non-casketed bodyrarely used

148
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When shipping by air….

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Air Transportation Association guidelines and Federal Aviation Administration regulations must be followed.Always check each airline

149
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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.

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alternative container

150
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Alternative container materials used…

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fiberboardpressed woodcomposition materialslike materialswith or without an outside coveringoften used as cremation containers

151
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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

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Combination Unit

152
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type of combination unit…

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Wibert “cherub”

153
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silky fibers around seeds of silk also used for padding

154
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Excelsior is also called…

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