Klicker Chapter 10 Flashcards
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
Casket (FTC)
A case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture
Casket
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 remains
Casket
A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape
Coffin
The forerunner of today’s casket
Coffin
In the ________ this octagon shaped wooden container was built either by the deceased’s family or by cabinet makers
17th century
What started the metal casket industry?
Fesk Metallic Coffins
In what year did Fesk Metallic Coffins start the metal casket industry?
1848
Wood dominated casket construction until
Late 1800s
A natural material that provides a beautiful and warm appearances
Wood
Various staining and finishing techniques may enhance
Grain patterns
Wood that comes from trees that lose their leaves annually (deciduous trees)
Hardwood
Close-grained resistant wood, usually more expensive
Hardwood
Wood from cone bearing trees (coniferous)
Lighter and more easily cut
Softwood
Constructed by hand and are later hand finished
Milled Components
Generally, lumber is first air dried for an average of
One to six months
Air drying the lumber for one to six months reduces the moisture content to about
35%
The lumber is pre-dried up to
28 days
Pre-drying the lumber up to 28 days further reduces the moisture content to about
20%
After pre-drying the lumber up to 28 days, the lumber is then kil dried for
4-7 days
Kiln drying reduces moisture to
5-6%
Characterized by its smooth, thin layered bark
Birch
Lumber harvested from this tree is a closed grain, heavy white wood
Birch
A durable wood often seen in kitchen cabinetry
Birch
Birch will accept a
Variety of stains
Another white, closed grained wood that is often stained in a red hue
Cherry
A high gloss finish complements the rich appearance of this attractive species
Cherry
Considered the premier hardwood by many, this is one of the more expensive species used in casket construction
Mahogany
Imported from Central America and sometimes Africa
Mahogany
A fine grained hardwood that is reddish brown in appearance
Mahogany
A light, closed grained wood that may be finished in any stain
Maple
Consumers are familiar with this wood as it is found in furniture and bowling alley lanes
Maple
Known for its strength and durability, this is a popular light colored hardwood
Oak
Both red and white ___ caskets have comprised approximately one-third of all hardwood caskets sold in the US
Oak
Consumers are familiar with this as a structural component of furniture, home interior trim, and wood flooring
Oak
An expensive wood found in few hardwood caskets
Walnut
A brown wood that is decreasing in popularity due to the high cost of raw lumber
Walnut
Represents approximately 2% of all hardwood casket sales
Walnut
Rarely used today in the manufacture of furniture
Walnut
An abundant resource in the US
Pine
Light colored soft wood noted for its twig knots which provide an attractive feature for many consumers
Pine
A softwood that varies in grain pattern
Pine
Its relative low cost makes it an attractive choice in wood caskets
Pine
A number of woods originate from this genus of trees
Populus
Commonspecies of the Populus genus are
Poplar, cottonwood, tulip tree, willow, and salix
Found in the eastern and central US and is noted for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage
Poplar
A soft white wood and will adapt to most any type of stain
Poplar
A casket constructed from many different species of wood sometimes referred to a salix or willow
Selected Hardwood (Salix)
Gluing together sheets of different materials. Occasionally, wood caskets may be covered with this
Laminate
May be described as a thin covering or layer over a thick base material
Laminate
Often, this is of finer quality than the inexpensive base
Laminate
The purpose of this is to provide a rich appearance without the high cost of using the solid raw material throughout the casket shell
Wood Veneer
Man made or artificial laminates, such as vinyl, adhered to a wood or wood by-product base material
Artificial Veneer
Tend to be inexpensive and provide an alternative to traditional wood and metal caskets
Artificial Veneers
A cardboard often used to construct lightweight, inexpensive caskets
Corrugated fiberboard
Sometimes, caskets made of this material are marketed as alternative containers or caskets for direct dispositions
Corrugated fiberboard
Particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size of the particles of wood used
Composition Board
This sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will be used so that the grain on the front and back will always run the same direction
Plywood
The most popular type of casket sold today in the US is
Metal
Any metal formed from iron
Ferrous Metal
A metal alloy consisting mainly of iron and carbon
Steel
Used in caskets, it is low in carbon, which keeps it soft and malleable
Steel
A measurement of thickness of metals
The number of sheets of metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness
Gauge
The lower the gauge, the ________ the metal
Thicker
16 gauge =
1/16th of an inch
20 gauge =
1/20th of an inch
On average, a 19 gauge is ____ thicker than a 20 gauge
16%
On average, a 19 gauge will last __ longer than a 20 gauge when buried in soil
29%
18 gauge is ___ thicker than 20 gauge
33%
18 gauge will last __ longer than 20 gauge when buried in soil
58%
16 gauge is ___ thicker than 20 gauge
67%
16 gauge will last ___ longer than 20 gauge when buried in soil
133%
_________ is the thickest and most durable carbon steel used in the manufacturing of caskets
16 gauge
A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel which is used in casket construction; noted for its ability to resist rust
Stainless Steel
All grades of stainless steel must have at least ___ to qualify as stainless steel
11% chromium
Stainless steel represents a bridge between
Steel caskets and copper and bronze caskets
Stainless steel offers additional
Corrosion protection
Stainless steel lacks the _______________ of copper and bronze
Longevity
Although there are 40 types of stainless steel on the market, casket manufacturers appear to choose
2 types
This stainless steel contains 11-12% chromium. No nickel is found. Often found in automotive mufflers
400 (often called 409) series
A higher grade stainless steel. Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel
Highest known alloy content in stainless steel caskets produced today
May be found in fine tableware, sailboat cleats, shackles, and jet engines
300, 304, or austenitic series
Nickel renders steel
Non Magnetic
Steel that has been coated with zinc for increased resistance to rust
Galvanized
Any metal which is not formed from iron
Non-Ferrous Metal
Non-ferrous metal is measured in
Ounces per square foot
These are non-ferrous metals used in casket construction
Copper and Bronze
A casket made from a core of copper metal to which copper ions are deposited by an electrolytic process, forming a seamless unit
Copper Deposit
Copper metal rolled into sheets
Wrought Copper
A metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and sometimes zinc comprising the other 10%
Bronze
Not a natural element, but rather it is a copper alloy that is noted for its strength and ability to resist rust
Bronze
This is stronger and more durable than both copper and steel
Bronze
The higher the numeric value of ounces per square foot, the ___________ the metal
Thicker
Bronze metal rolled into sheets
Wrought Bronze
Molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool
Cast Bronze
