Caskets And Outer Burial Containers

Question 1

A method of closure that utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of the vault onto the base of the vault.

Answer 1

Air Seal Vault Closure

Question 2

A method of closure that utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with tongue in groove construction at the top edge and lid of the vault

Answer 2

Top Seal

Question 3

A method of closure that utilizes the principle of the air, seal in conjunction with an epoxy material at the junction of the dome and base of the vault

Answer 3

Double Seal

Question 4

Vault Dimensions

Answer 4

30x86

Question 5

Infant caskets progress in increments of

Answer 5

6 inches in length

Question 6

The weight of soil above the burial container and force exerted by the Earth against the sides

Answer 6

Static load

Question 7

Short term load. Occurs when soil is placed on top of an existing grave.

Answer 7

Differential

Question 8

Short term load. Varies in intensity and temporal in the nature.

Answer 8

Dynamic

Question 9

Short term. Occurs when large amount of fill Dirt is dumped onto the outer burial container.

Answer 9

Impact

Question 10

Made of copper and tin, the finest casket made

Answer 10

Bronze

Question 11

Word that comes from deciduous trees or leaf bearing trees

Answer 11

Hardwood

Question 12

Come from coniferous or cone bearing trees

Answer 12

Softwood

Question 13

Casket interior created by placing lining material on a metal form, adding weights, steaming and attaching upholstery, backing material

Answer 13

Crushed

Question 14

Casket interior in which the material is gathered in a parallel fashion in a multiple needle sewing process

Answer 14

Shirred

Question 15

A tightly drawn style of casket material

Answer 15

Tailored

Question 16

A style of casket interior created by placing padding material between a whining material and backing material with subsequent stitches, forming small raised puffs

Answer 16

Tufted

Question 17

Ethan crinkled cloth of silk rayon, cotton, or wool

Answer 17

Crêpe

Question 18

A fabric woven to create a smooth, lustrous face, and dull back

Answer 18

Satin

Question 19

A fabric of silk cotton, possibly rayon with a nap, typically found in higher quality caskets

Answer 19

Velvet

Question 20

A casket lining material made from flax noted for its strength and coolness

Answer 20

Linen

Question 21

A casket opening style in which the cap or lid at the head end of the casket is completely removed for the purpose of viewing

Answer 21

Slip panel