Funeral Merchandising Flashcards
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Case or receptacle for dead human remains.
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Coffin
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Case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture.Any box or container of one or more parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to interment, entombment, or cremation which may or may not be permanently interred, entombed, or cremated with the dead human body.
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Casket
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French word “casse”Chest of valuable possessions.Originally a jewelry box.
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Casket
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(FTC definition) A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal, or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric
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Casket
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the purchase, display, and sale of goods
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Merchandising
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goods that are bought and sold
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Merchandise
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Examples of merchandise
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CasketsVaultsUrns ClothingRegister books, memorial cards, etc.
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What is the shape of a coffin?
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Anthropoidal Shaped (human shaped)
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What is the shape of a casket?
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Rectangular Shaped
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Materials from which caskets are made?
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Wood Metal Polymer Fiberglass
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Composition of wood
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CelluloseLignin
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1000’s of tiny hollow cells
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Cellulose
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Glue that binds cellulose togetherAllows wood to breathe
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Lignin
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Types of wood:
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Solid woodLaminatesWood by products
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Two categories of woods
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HardwoodsSoftwoods
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Deciduous / Leaf bearing trees / Close grain patternStrong and tough / More expensive than softwoods.Lose leaves in the fall
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Hardwoods
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Types of Hardwoods
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Birch Cherry MahoganyMaple Oak Walnut
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Constructed from different species of wood.
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Select hardwoods
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Examples of Select Hardwoods
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cotton woodwillow tulip tree Salix
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Select Hardwoods is also called…
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Salix orWillow
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Component parts of a single casket will NOT__________________
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necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood.
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Coniferous (Cone-bearing trees with needles)Less distinct grain patternKnot holes and other imperfections Soft and easy to work
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Softwoods
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Types of softwoods
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Pine Spruce Cedar Poplar
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Cone-bearing
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Coniferous
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Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materials.
Laminates
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Types of Laminates
Wood veneer Artificial laminate
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Not cone-bearing; is the ONLY softwood used in making select hardwood caskets.
Poplar
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Created by gluing thin layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to an inferior wood.
Wood veneer
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Created by gluing thin layers of man-made material to an inferior wood or other material.
Artificial laminate
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Examples of Artificial Laminate
Formica Vinyl
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Types of Wood by-products
Corrugated fiberboard Composition board Plywood
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Cardboard
Corrugated fiberboard
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Particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue.Different types distinguished by size and shape of wood particles.
Composition board
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Types of composition boards...
Particle boardPressed boardFiberboardHardboardFlakeboard
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Wood by products are used in the construction of...
Alternative containersCloth covered caskets (offered by York and Batesville Casket Companies)
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Thin sheets of wood glued together with grains at right angle to one another.Odd number of sheets so grain on front and back runs same direction.
Plywood
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Wood is measured in....
board feet
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Board foot is....
1 foot square and 1 inch thick
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An average casket contains how many board feet?
over 300
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Wood is stronger than....
metal
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Wood retains....
its shape longer
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Wood caskets cannot be
“sealing” or “protective.”due to cellulose and lignin.
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typically wood caskets do not contain
glass or bronze insert, but it is possible
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People select wood because of....
1. natural warmth & beauty2. uniqueness in grain patterns from species to species3. familiarity4. use in furniture and homes
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Batesville provides for the Military when killed in active duty.
Revere Silver
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Any metal formed from iron
Ferrous (Latin for iron) metal
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The most common Ferrous Metal used in casket construction
SteelStainless Steel
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Metal alloy (mixture) consisting mainly of iron and carbon.Commercial steel contains carbon in an amount up to 1.7%.Essential alloying constituent.
Steel
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a substance composed of two or more metals.
ALLOY
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Steel used in caskets because...
Low in carbonKeeps it soft (mild)Malleable (bendable, workable)
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Measurement of thickness of metals.
Gauge
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Number of sheets of metal necessary, that if stacked, would equal approximately one inch of thickness.
U.S. Standard Gauge
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16 gauge is
1/16 of an inch
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20 gauge is
1/20 of an inch
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Characteristics of 16 guage
Lower gaugeThicker metal16 gauge is 67% thicker than 20 gauge.
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Characteristics of 20 guage
Higher gaugeThinner metal
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Metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickelResist rust and corrosionMust have a minimum of 11% chormium
Stainless steel
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Classification of stainless steel
400 Series (magnetic)300 Series (non-magnetic)
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12% chromium0% nickelUsed in car mufflers
400 Series (magnetic)
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18% chromium8% nickel Premium grade - stronger and better casketUsed in table ware, sailboats, cleats, shackler, jet engines.
300 Series (non-magnetic)
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What makes the 300 series non-magnetic
The nickel
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Any metal not formed from iron
Non-ferrous metal
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Types of Non-ferrous metals
CopperBronze
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Non-ferrous metals are also called
Precious &Semi-precious metals
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Malleable, ductile, metallic elementCharacteristic reddish brown colorNaturally resistant to rust/corrosion
Copper
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Types of copper caskets
Wrought copperCopper depositSeamless solid cast copper
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A naturally occurring element that is mined out of the ground...NOT AN ALLOY.
Copper
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Copper metal rolled into sheetsSheets pressed to form casket shell
Wrought copper
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Core of copper metalCopper ions combined by an electrolytic process
Copper deposit
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Molten copper poured into a moldMold broken awayVery expensive
Seamless solid cast copper
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Metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and sometimes zinc comprising the other 10%.Naturally resistant to rust/corrosion
Bronze
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Types of bronze casket
Wrought bronzeCast bronze
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What gives Bronze it's color?
Tin or Zinc
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Bronze metal rolled into sheetsSheets pressed to form casket shell.
Wrought bronze
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Bronze is more expensive than Copper because...
it is mixed with 10% tin and sometimes zinc
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Molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool
Cast bronze
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The most expensive type of casket is a....
Cast bronze casket
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Classification of non-ferrous metals
Ounces per square footBrown and Sharpe gauge32 oz. (2lbs)48 oz. (3lbs)
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Compound with a high molecular weightSimilar in appearance to plasticExtremely durable
Polymer
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Other materials used in casket construction
PolymerFiberglass
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Fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins
Fiberglass
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Also used to manufacture infant caskets
Fiberglass
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Main portions of the casket.
ShellCap(s)Body
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Component parts consisting of the cap(s) and body.Seeing a closed casket is considered the ______.
Shell
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Top most part of the casket shell.
Cap(s) (head & foot cap)
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Portion of casket shell below the cap(s).
Body
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Parts of the cap
CrownRimPieHeaderRim flangeGasket channel (not labeled)
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Upper most part of the cap.Extend from rim to rim.Everything above the rim.
Crown
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“S” shaped molding.Ogee.
Rim
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Wedge shaped portion at each end of the crown.
Pie
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ONLY Found on half - couch caskets.Medial portion (medium) of the head and foot cap.Face each other when the cap is closed.
Header
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Turned under edge or horizontal portion of the rim/ogee.Comes in contact with the gasket or top body molding flange.
Rim flange
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ONLY Found on half-couch gasketed caskets.Integral part of foot cap header.Holds transverse gasket to seal space between head and foot caps.
Gasket channel
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Also called an Ogee
Rim
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Rim Flange is also called...
Ogee flange.
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Header is also called...
Bridge
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Parts of the Body of the casket
Top Body Molding Flange
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The Pie of the casket is also called....
fishtail
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Horizontal portion of top body molding.Placement of gasket on protective casket.
Top Body Molding Flange
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Top Body Molding Flange is also called...
Body ledge flange
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Molding along uppermost edge of the body panels.
Top body molding
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Top body molding is also called...
Body ledge
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Sides and ends of the casket shell.Side - on front and back sides.End - at head and foot ends.Where the handles are attached.
Body panels2 sides (front & back) & 2 ends (head & foot)
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Less expensive caskets do not contain...
Top body molding
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Molding along lower most edge of the body panel.
Base molding
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Portion of casket body that is not visible.Rest on the bier.
Bottom
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Reinforcing groves in bottom.Add strength on metal caskets.
Stiffeners
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Casket hardware
HandlesCornersThese are added to the shell.
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Types of casket handles
Swing barStationary barBail
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Moveable casket handle with a hinged arm.Full lengthIndividual
Swing bar handle
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Runs entire length of each side body panel.
Full length swing bar handle
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Single handlePlaced along end and side body panel.One for each casket bearer.
Individual swing bar handle
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Non-moveable casket handle.Full lengthIndividual
Stationary bar handle
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Runs entire length of side body panel.
Full length stationary bar handle
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Placed along end and side body panel.One for each casket bearer.
Individual stationary bar handle
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Single handleLug, arm, and bar are combined in one unit.
Bail handle
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Parts of the casket handle
LugArmBarTip (not labeled)
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Attached to the casket body.Ear
Lug
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Attaches the bar to the lug.
Arm
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Attached to the lug(stationary) or arm(swing)Grasped by the casket bearers.
Bar
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Found on each end of the BARDecorative or ornamental portion.Covers exposed ends of the bar.Found only on swing bar handles.
Tip
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The lug is also known as the.....
ear
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Optional parts of the hardware.Attached to four corners of the body panel.Ornamental...covers seam where the corners meet
Corners of the casket
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construction of handles and corners
metal (cast & stamped)plastic (extrusion)
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Molten metal poured into a mold, allowed to cool, and remove from mold.Most expensive hardware production method.
Cast
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Sheets of metal pressed into hardware components on a hydraulic press.Less expensive hardware.
Stamped hardware
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Method of molding plasticInject molten plastic into a dye.
Plastic extrusion molding hardware
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Interior components of a casket
Cap PanelRollGimpThrowApronExtendoverBedMattress coverBody liningHinge coverPillowBlanket
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types of casket caps
full couchhalf couch
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cap lifts as one complete unitcasket fully opened at head and foot endsexposes entire body
full couch caskets
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rim, crown, and pies formed as one uniteraises as one piece
perfection full couch casket
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cap cut into two sectionshead capfoot caponly head cap is opened for viewing
half couch caskets
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rim, crown, and pie are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap.forms head and foot cap
perfection half couch casket
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focal part of the interiorfills the inside of the crownsometimes bordered by the rollComponents of the cap panel: Head panel Foot panel
cap panel
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interior portion of the head cap
head panel
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interior portion of the foot cap.
foot panel
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in full couch casketfunctional or ornamental covering in foot endor located at both head and foot ends
inner panels
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lines the rim and surrounds the cap panelsimilar to a picture frame
roll
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strip of metal, plastic, or cloth attached to cap interior.covers area where roll is anchored to the rim flange
gimp
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aesthetic covering for foot cap or inner foot panel
throw
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portion of the throw extends downward into body of the casket or lining attached to under-surface of the foot panel
apron
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extends over the top body molding for aesthetic value
extendover
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portion on which decedent is placed.stationary/adjustable
bed
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non-moveable bed
stationary bed
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moveableRaised and lowered with mechanical device.Tilting mechanism allows side to side movement.Proper positioning of decedent.
adjustable bed
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Individual swing bar handle is also known as...
Single swing bar handle
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Individual stationary bar handle is also known as...
Single stationary bar handle
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Interior cloth or materialCovers mattress or bedding.
Mattress cover
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Material which drapes the inside perimeter of the body of the casket.
Body lining
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Covers the hinges that attach casket cap to casket body.Extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining.
hinge cover
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the hinge cover is also called
hinge skirt
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Small cloth sleeveCovers hinge which keeps the head cap open.
hinge sleeve
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types of pillows
headfoot
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for placement and positioning of decedent's head
head pillow
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for feet in full couch casket
foot pillow
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no distinction between head and foot panels in a _______________
full couch casket
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Covers lower portion of decedent in a full couch casket.In absence of inner foot panel
Blanket
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the ROLL is also called....
covepuffing
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Gimp is also known as...
fold
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a throw is also known as
OverthrowOverlay
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the apron is also known as the....
skirt
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Casket key inserted into opening in top body molding at the foot end.Threaded cover seals the opening.Most common
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.
Side lock casket
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side lock casket is also called...
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.
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
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.
latch closure casket
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Types of gasketed caskets...
End lockSide lock (front lock)Lever lockThreaded fastener
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Types of non-gasketed casket closures
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.
Chemical compounds
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Completely sealed by fusion or soldering.Air and water-tight.
Hermetically sealed
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standard adult sized wood casket
75" x 22"
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Casket size is based on ______________. The size may vary between ________________.
inside dimensions manufacturer
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standard adult sized metal casket
78" x 23"
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For an oversize or extra size casket the width increases by......
2 inches
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Each X equals _____ inches wider
2
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XX means ______ inches wider
4
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XXX means ______ inches wider
6
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Length of an oversized casket increases by _______
3 inches
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Adjustments in length may/may not correspond with ______________
increases in casket width
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an oversize casket may require_____________
an oversize outer burial container
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You should measure ___________ of the casket, including _____ & ___________.
outside dimensionsbodyhardware
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material of an infant and child caskets are __________
similar to or same as adult caskets, but dimensions vary.
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size increase of infant/child casket is by ________
6 inch steps (increments) in length
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infant/child cast widths are made ____________ to length
proportional
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OBC stands for....
outer burial containers
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any container designed for placement in the grave around the casket
outer burial containers
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types of outer burial containers
burial vaultsgrave boxesgrave liners
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Just because you order an oversized casket DOES NOT mean that ______________
the length will change from the normal length
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Always _________ the infant/child before ordering the casket.
measure
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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
OBC
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outer container which offers protection from the earth load. Possesses "sealing" or "protective" qualities.
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.
vault
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materials used in vaults
concretemetalpolymerfiberglass
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types of concrete vaults
non-reinforcedreinforced
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these concrete vaults include steel rods, wire mesh, or some other material.Strengthens the concrete
reinforced concrete vaults
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Interior styles of caskets
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.
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.
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.
Tufted interior
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Fabric tightly stretched or drawn.Creates smooth appearance.
Tailored interior
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Combination of tailored interior with one or more other styles.
Semi-tailored interior
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Custom designed and hand-crafted panels.Inserted and replace standard head panel.
Specialty head panel
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Interior material
Lining materialsBacking materialsPadding material
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Lining materials
Line the portion of the casket.Typically designed to match interior components.
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Types of lining materials
CrepeSatinVelvetLinenLinen weaveTwill weave
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Thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool. Typically in less expensive caskets.
Crepe
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Fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back.
Satin
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Fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon with a nap.Typically most expensive style of casket interior.
Velvet
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Fabric made from flaxNoted for strength, coolness, and luster.
Linen
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Fabric woven to look like linen.Less expensive than linen.
Linen weave
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Textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines.
Twill weave
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Add support and weight to lining materials.
Backing materials
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Types of backing materials
CardboardMasselinPlastic
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Corrugated fiberboardOften used as lining material in the foot panel of selected caskets.
Cardboard
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Pressed paper in sheet form.
Masselin
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Synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened.Also available in sheets.
Plastic
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Add bulk and softness.
Padding materials
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Types of padding materials
CottonPolyethylene foamShredded paperSpun polyester
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Wood shredded into spaghetti-like stringsSometimes called wood wool.
Excelsior
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Casket exteriors
WoodMetalFiberglassPolymer
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Woods can be...
UnfinishedNatural finishPainted finishesLaminateCloth covered
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Wood left in its natural stateLess expensiveCremation casket
Unfinished
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StainedUnstainedBased 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 glossyProduced by polishingCreates reflective or “mirror” finishBurnishedAlso known as gloss finish
Polished finish
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Low lusterShiny or reflective finishLess pronounced than polished finish
Semi-gloss finish
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Semi-luster or semi-gloss finishSmoothWith well-defined lines or striations“Brushed marks”Creates “textured” appearance
Satin finish
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Dull lusterless surfaceNo shine or glossAlso known as matte finish
Flat finish
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Use of various colors of paintApplied directly to the wood
Painted finish
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Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materialFormicaVinylOn wood
Laminate
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Various types of materialVarious types of finishesLess expensive casketsCan be placed on wood
Cloth covered
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Cloth materials
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
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
Doeskin
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Woven clothNap exceeding 1/8 inchAlso known as high pile
Plush
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Types of cloth finish
SmoothEmbossed
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No distinct pattern or raised surface
Smooth
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Raised design above the surface.
Embossed
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Metal finishes
BrushedPlatedSprayed
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Bare metal scratched with an abrasive.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 processIdentified by word “deposit”“Copper deposit”
Plated finish
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Types of Sprayed Finishes
Polished finish Crinkled finish Hammertone finish Flat finish
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This is also a finish in a wood casket
polished finish
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Metal coated with paint Wrinkles as it dries Less expensive caskets
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
Hammertone finish
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hammertone is also known as
hammertex
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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 plasticHigh molecular weight creates an extremely durable substance
Polymer
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Types of Polymer or Fiberglass finishes
Woodgrained“Simulated wood”Polished or glossSprayed
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Styles of cap openings
Perfection couch Single hinged panel Slip panel
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Crown, pie(s), and rim formed as one piece
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
Single hinged panel
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Head cap completely removed for viewingRemains viewed from either sideSlip topPriest casket
Slip panel
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Shell designs are classified by...
ends & cornersbody panel
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Types of ends and corners
ellipticoctagonsquareround
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ends in shape of a half circle
elliptic
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eight angles or cornerseight sides or surfaces on body panel
octagon
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corners meet 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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types of body panels
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.
flaring square
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body sides at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorner may be rounded
vertical side
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body panels at 90 degree angle to the bottomcorners from 90 degree anglevertical side square
state casket
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body panel shaped like an urnmost expensive casket shell designmore labor in manufacturing
urnside
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closure methods
gasketednon-gasketed
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"protective"..."sealing"
gasketed
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"non-protective"..."non-sealing"
non-gasketed
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gasketed casket components
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
Gasket
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Specially designed to maintain “protective/sealing” qualitiesAttach cap(s) to body.
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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Vaults are lined and unlined...if lined it is done with___________________
PolystyreneABS materialMetalAsphalt coated
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plastic like compound, developed in 1960 by Wilbert Vault STRENTEX
Polystyrene
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plastic like compound used in football helmets-developed in 1970's.
ABS Material
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stronger and more durable than polystyrene
ABS Material
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non-corrosive / non-rusting....most expensive concrete vaults, stainless steel, copper, bronze.
metal
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vault interior, not as effective as other lining materials, more protection than element alone
asphalt coated
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materials used for metal vaults
galvanized steelstainless steelcopper
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other vault materials
polymerfiberglass same materials to manufacture caskets
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carbon steel coated with zinc by immersion for increased resistance to rust or corrosion
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
Stainless steel/copper vault
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Vault finishes
asphalt coatinggalvanizedpainted
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methods of vault closure
air sealtop sealdouble seal
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utilizes air pressure created by placing the dome into the base. "Diving bell" principle Air pressure prevents entrance of water
air seal
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type of air seal vault...
Clark grave vault
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utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault
top seal
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type of top seal vault
wilbert burial vault
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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
double seals
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STANDARD inside dimensions of a burial vault
30" wide86" long
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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......
grave liners
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types of material of grave liners
concretepolymer fiberglasswood
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holes in bottomallows water to seep outprevents casket from bobbing up and down
concrete grave liner
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temporary materialdisintegrates quicklyseldom used
wood grave liner
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types of grave liners
grave boxsectional
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grave liner that has body with a one or two piece lid (cover)
grave box
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grave box is also known as...
concrete box
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grave liner that has six or eight slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket.
sectional grave liner
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sectional grave liner also known as...
concrete sectional
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types of other containers
transfer containeralternative containercombination 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 caseair trayziegler casewood box
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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.
Combination case
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LargerUsed to ship casketed remainsWooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket
air tray
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Gasket sealed metal containerUsed as a shipping container or inserted into casket shellFor decomposed body
ziegler case
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ziegler case is also called...
metal case
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for casked or non-casketed bodyrarely used
wood box
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When shipping by air....
Air Transportation Association guidelines and Federal Aviation Administration regulations must be followed.Always 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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Alternative container materials used...
fiberboardpressed woodcomposition materialslike materialswith or without an outside coveringoften 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
Combination Unit
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type of combination unit...
Wibert “cherub”
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silky fibers around seeds of silk also used for padding
K-Pok
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Excelsior is also called...
wood wool
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Stone or metal structureCommemorates the life, deeds, or career of a deceased person.From the Latin word meaning “to remind”
Monument
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Stone or metal structure Built for the purpose of remembering
Memorial
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Small headstones with one or more piecesIdentifies individual graves
Marker
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Purpose of a monument
Identify Memorialize
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Purpose of a monument Identify
Information about the deceased Name Date of birth Date of death Other information Family, spouse, etc.
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Purpose of a monument Memorialize
Epitaph Inscription placed on a monument to commemorate the deeds or qualities of the deceased.
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Monument erected to the memory of the dead, with the dead human body not present.
Cenotaph
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Parts of a monument
Base Tablet (die) Accessories
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Lower or supporting portion of the monument May have first, second, or third base (tier)
Base
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Main upright portion of the monument above the base Also called Die
Tablet
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Vase for flowers Picture of decedent Similar items
Accessories
327
Styles of monuments
Temporary & Permanent
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type of monument Placed by funeral home or cemeteryShort-term identification of the grave
temporary
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type of monumentPlaced by a monument companyAccuracy is vital
permanent
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styles of permanent monuments
Flush Bevel topSlant
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styles of permanent monumentsTop set even with surrounding terrain “Memorial park” cemeteries
flush
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styles of permanent monumentsSet above ground with a slightly slanting top
Bevel top
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styles of permanent monumentsFace with an angle greater than 45 degrees but less than 90 degrees in relationship to surrounding terrain
slant
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Cemetery MEMORIAL consisting of a top piece supported by two standards. Used to identify family burial plots or in conjunction with a family MONUMENT
bench
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tablet or die is taller than it is wide
vertical tablet
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tablet or die is wider than it is tall
horizontal tablet
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Combination of any style May include carved statuary or other ornamentation
specialty
338
Materials used for monuments
Stone- Granite, Marble, and SlateMetal- Bronze
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Stone monuments Very hard and natural igneous rock. Formed by heat and/or volcanic action. Visible crystalline texture Available in a number of colors - rose, black, gray, etc.
Granite
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Stone monuments Limestone rock with a crystallized texture created by metamorphism often with a mottled appearance. Light and dark areas of lines
Marble
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Stone monuments Dense, fine-grained metamorphic rock produced by compression of various sediments (clay or shale).
Slate
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rock created by pressure, heat, and water resulting in a compact and highly crystalline condition
Metamorphism
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Stone monuments Same material used in casket construction Cast bronze
Bronze
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Building containing crypts or vaults for entombment. Above ground structure for burial
Mausoleum
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Chamber in a mausoleum for entombment of casketed remains
Crypt
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types of crypts
Individual cryptCompanion cryptFamily crypt
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Structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building. Contains niches or recesses for cremated remains.
Columbarium
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Recess or space in a columbarium for permanent placement of cremated remains.
Niche
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type of niche
Individual Companion Family
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Types of mausoleum or columbarium
public and private
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Types of mausoleum or columbariumpublic
Cemetery or other location Mausoleum Columbarium Combination
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Types of mausoleum or columbariumprivate
Cemetery or other location Family Individual
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Area of ground set aside and dedicated for final disposition of dead human bodies. Latin word “ceometerium” meaning “A sleeping place”
Cemetery
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a cemetery is divided according to?
Section Block Lot Grave
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divisions of cemeteryLargest subdivisionContaining several blocks
section
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divisions of cemeterySubdivision containing several lots
block
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divisions of cemeterySubdivision containing several graves
lot
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divisions of cemeteryExcavation in the earth as a place for intermentIndividual burial space
grave
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Grave space where two or more persons may be buried in grave liners which have been stacked on top of each other.First person who dies is buried in the deepest grave liner. Subsequent burial on top
lawncrypt
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Section in a cemetery set aside for the scattering of cremated human remains.
scattering garden
