Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards
The top most part of the casket is called the:
Cap
Any metal formed from iron, steel, or stainless steel is an example of:
Ferrous metal
This wood is light in texture, non resistant, and easily worked. It comes from a coniferous tree:
Soft wood
This metal is malleable, ductile, and has a reddish-brown color:
Copper
The dimensions of a particular steel casket are 6’6” long and 23” wide. A casket invoiced as 6’6”XX would be how many inches wide?
27”
An exterior material covering a casket with a raised design above the surface is said to be:
Embossed
Woods classified as hardwoods
From trees that loose their leaves annually (deciduous trees)
Close grained resistant wood
Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, Oak
Definition of an air seal
A method of sealing a vault that utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of the vault onto the base of the vault
The part of the handle of a casket the pallbearers grasp to lift the casket is called the:
Handle / Bar
Definition of a tailored interior:
Tightly drawn form of casket interior style similar to a tailored menswear suit.
When the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket is said to be:
Tailored
A casket which has sides that are vertical, or at right angles to the bottom is called:
Stated
A pressed paper in sheet form; used in casket construction as a backing (upholster) material:
Masselin
The length of a standard adult wood casket is:
6’3”
The length of a standard adult metal casket is:
6’6”
The rubber gasket is generally compressed between the rim flange and the:
Top body molding flange
The thickness of a ferrous metal casket is measured in:
Gauge
The thickness of a non-ferrous metal casket is measured in:
Ounces per square foot
The term used when the component parts of a single casket will not necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood is called:
Salix (Willow)
A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel, which is used in casket construction and noted for its ability to resist rust is:
Stainless Steel
What are galvanized steel properties
Steel that’s been coated with zinc for increase resistance to rust
A heavy, durable cotton fabric with a short (1/8th inch or less) thick, velvety nap on one side
Woven cloth with a suede-like appearance with a nap of less than 1/8th inch
Doeskin
All grains of stainless steel must have __________ to qualify as stainless steel
11%
A thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, or cotton is called:
Crepe
A cloth material made of flax fibers is called:
Linen
A casket in which the cap is in two 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 piece which is hinged to the rim (OGEE)
Hinge Panel
What are the 3 backing materials?
Fiberboard
Masselin
Plastic
Which backing material is this:
Cardboard
Fiberboard
Which backing material is this:
A synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened
Plastic
A style of casket interior in which the material is drawn or gathered in parallel fashion in specific sewing process
Shirred Interior
A single molded piece of rubber
Gasket
What are the vault sealing methods?
Air Seal
Top Seal
Double Seal
A method of sealing that utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault
Top Seal
- Utilizes the principle of the air seal
- Use of epoxy material (junction of the dome and the base of the vault)
- Polymers and fiberglass vaults normally use this type of sealing method
Double Seal
A non-moveable casket handle. Can be full length, individual, or single
Stationary bar handle
A strip of metal, plastic, or cloth that is attached to the inside of the panel, covering the area at which point the roll (cove) is anchored
Gimp
The decorative or ornamental part of the casket handle that covers the exposed ends of the bar
Tip
The part of the casket handle that attaches the bar to the lug
Arm
Regardless of the grade, to be known as a true bronze, the alloy must contain at least _____________
90% copper
A component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (OGEE) and surrounds the cap panel
Roll
A style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised puffs
Tufted Interior
A casket increases in length by _______________ inches
2
The casket is divided into 2 sections. Only the head section is open
Half Couch
The portion of the casket interior covering the hinges that attach the casket cap to the casket body; usually extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining
Hinge Cover
The portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding (body ledge) for aesthetic value
Extendover
The molding along the lowermost edge of the body panels
Base Molding
The part of the casket handle that is attached to the casket body
Lug / Ear
An optional part of the hardware, attached to the four corners of the body panel
Corner
A molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels
Top body Molding
An S shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap
Ogee
The wedge-shaped portion of the cap at each end of the crown
Fish Tail
The uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim; everything above the rim
Crown
The aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket
Overlay
The lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the overlay, which extends downward into the body of the casket
Overlay skirt
