casket interiors

Question 1

cap panel / interior panel / head panel

Answer 1

the focal part of the interior, which fills the inside of the crown or uppermost part of the cap

Question 2

full couch casket

Answer 2

casket is fully opened at the head and foot

Question 3

half couch

Answer 3

the upper part (the crown) opens - ogee is fastened to the casket

Question 4

perfection half couch

Answer 4

a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two piece lid for the casket

Question 5

slip casket / slip top / priest casket

Answer 5

casket opening style in which the cap or lid at the head end of the casket is completely removed from the casket for the purpose of viewing; the remains may be viewed from either side of the casket

Question 6

foot panel

Answer 6

a component part of the casket interior which is inside the foot portion of the cap

Question 7

inner panel

Answer 7

functional or ornamental covering that usually covers the foot end of the full couch casket; may be located at both head and foot of the full couch casket

Question 8

single hinged panel

Answer 8

casket in which the cap is in 2 pieces; the rim/ogee and foot panel is one piece which is hinged to the top body molding; and the head panel being the second pieces which is hinged to the rim/ogee

Question 9

roll / cove / puffing

Answer 9

component part of the casket interior which lines the rim/ogee and surrounds the cap panel

Question 10

gimp / fold

Answer 10

a strip of metal, plastic, or cloth that is attached to the inside of the panel, covering the area which point the roll/cove is anchored

Question 11

throw / overlay / overthrow

Answer 11

the aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of a perfection half couch

Question 12

extend over

Answer 12

wraps over the top body molding. purely for aesthetic value

Question 13

apron / overly skirt

Answer 13

the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the throw overly, which extends downward into the body of the casket

Question 14

bed

Answer 14

portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed

Question 15

bed - adjustable

Answer 15

has springs that can be raised or lowered

Question 16

bed - stationary

Answer 16

is not able to be raised or lowered

Question 17

mattress cover

Answer 17

interior cloth or material which covers the mattress or bedding of the casket

Question 18

body lining

Answer 18

material that drapes the inside perimeter of the body of the casket

Question 19

hinge cover / skirt

Answer 19

interior part that covers the hinges that attach the casket cap to the casket body; usually extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining

Question 20

pillow

Answer 20

a cloth bag filled with soft material used to support the head of the deceased

Question 21

blanket

Answer 21

a piece of fabric used to cover the body of a deceased, especially the lower legs and feet, when displayed in a full open casket

Question 22

interior styles - crushed

Answer 22

created by placing a lining material on a metal form, adding weights, steaming and attaching to a suitable upholstery (backing material)
- less expensive

Question 23

interior styles - shirred

Answer 23

material drawn in parallel strips and sewn with multiple needles

Question 24

interior styles - tufted

Answer 24

created by placing padding material between lining and backing materials, forms small raised puffs, most expensive

Question 25

interior styles - tailored

Answer 25

fabric tightly stretched or drawn, creates smooth appearance

Question 26

lining materials - crepe

Answer 26

a thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon or wool

Question 27

lining materials - satin

Answer 27

a fabric woven to create a smooth, lustrous face and dull back, made from silk, nylon, or rayon

Question 28

lining materials - velvet

Answer 28

a fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon, with a thick, soft pile or nap

Question 29

lining materials - linen

Answer 29

a fabric made from flax; noted for its strength, coolness, and luster

Question 30

back materials

Answer 30

fiberboard, masselin, plastic

Question 31

back materials - fiberboard

Answer 31

like cardboard

Question 32

back materials - masselin

Answer 32

pressed paper in sheet form; used in casket construction as a backing (upholstery material)

Question 33

back materials - plastic

Answer 33

a synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened

Question 34

padding materials

Answer 34

• cotton
• polyethylene foam
• shredded paper
• spun polyester
• excelsior (wood wool) - wood shavings