week 3

Question 1

any container which is designed for placement in the grave around the casket, but not limited to containers commonly known as burial vaults or grave lines

Answer 1

outer burial container

Question 2

purpose of an outer burial container? (2)

Answer 2

1. support the load of the earth and maintain cemetery grounds
2. limit intrusion of outside elements

Question 3

function of the burial container (1)

Answer 3

heavy equipment used for maintaining cemetery grounds

Question 4

4 loads affecting the outer burial container

Answer 4

1. static (long term)
2. differential (short term)
3. dynamic (short term)
4. impact (short term)

Question 5

weight of the soil above the burial container as well as the force exerted by the earth against the sides.
-also encompasses the forces resulting from cyclic freezing and thawing of the earth

Answer 5

static (long term)

Question 6

short in duration; occurs when soil is placed on top an existing grave

Answer 6

differential (short term)

Question 7

varies in its intensity, temporal in nature (i.e back hoe parked on the grave)

Answer 7

dynamic (short term)

Question 8

occurs when a large amount of fill dirt is dumped onto the OBC

Answer 8

impact (short term)

Question 9

three types of burial receptacles

Answer 9

1. the bell vault/ dome vault
2. concrete gravebox
3. reinforced burial vault

Question 10

3 types of outer burial containers

Answer 10

1. bell vault
2. concrete box
3. lined vault

Question 11

an outer which offers protection from the earth load as well as possessing sealing qualities

• constructed with concrete/metal
• w/ or w/o steel reinforcement
• lined with polystyrene, abs, set, bronze, asphalt
• metal; measured in gauges , steel, set, copper
• dome; polypropylene, fiberglass

Answer 11

burial vault

Question 12

methods of closure (3)

Answer 12

1. air seal
2. top seal
3. double seal

Question 13

an outer enclosure which offers protection for the earth load but without sealing qualities

Answer 13

concrete gravebox

Question 14

vault dimensions

Answer 14

30 X 86 inches inside

Question 15

other types of containers (8)

Answer 15

1. transfer container
2. air tray
3. ziegler case
4. wood box
5. combination case
6. alternative container
7. unfinished wood box
8. combination unit

Question 16

air tray characteristics (3)

Answer 16

1. wood tray
2. casket transport
3. cardboard covering

Question 17

consisting of particle board box and tray to satisfy air shipping regulations

Answer 17

combination case

Question 18

• gasket sealed container

- inserted into a casket or shipping container

Answer 18

ziegler case

Question 19

designed to be used as Both as a casket and as a permanent burial receptacle

Answer 19

combination unit

Question 20

what size is an infant casket?

Answer 20

32 inch (20 gauge steel casket)

Question 21

infant caskets progress in increments of

Answer 21

• 6 inches in length (up to 5 feet)

- 9 inches in height