merchandise and marketing combination test

gasket

a single molded piece of rubber

a flat material located along the top body molding flange of the casket shell.  also can be located between the lids in the perfection half couch

hinges

connect the cap to the body

locking mechanism

locks the cap to the body

latch closure

a simple latch secures the cap tot he body after closure

threaded fastners

a threaded screw type fastener used on a hinged cap style casket

chemical compounds

epoxy and other cements are used for sealing the cap and body on some infant caskets, butyl tape is used

hermetically sealed

airtight; impervious to external influence; completely sealed by fusion or soldering

average adult wood casket inside measurements

78.5-80.5 inches long by 22.75-24.75 inches wide

average wood exterior measurements

83-85 inches long by 27-30 inches wide

average adult metal casket interior

77-79 inches long by 24-26 inches wide

average metal exterior measurements

83-84 inches long by 28-29 inches wide

oversized casket

oversize or larger than average increase in size by 2 inches- each step is represented by an x

length oversize increases by increments of 3 inches

no standard incremental system is currently utililzed

oversize casket may require and oversize vault which may require oversize grave

infant casket

infant casket construction materials vary-plastic, metal, wood

increase in size- 6 inches in length-9 inches in height-progress to 5 ft in length

combination units often used

outer burial container

any container which is designed for placement in the grave around the casket, including but not limited to containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners

burial vaults

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

concrete outer burial container

with or without steel reinforcement

interior lining- polystyrene, abs material, stainless steel, copper, bronze, asphalt coated on inside or out

metal outer burial container

steel, stainless steel, copper, bronze

constructed so that the casket placed on the bottom portion and the dome is secured to the bottom

others include polypropylene and fiberglass

measured by US standard gauge

dome

the top of an air seal burial vault that entraps air as it is put in position. it also supports the weight of the earth above

method of closure-air seal-seal air- locks onto a base

top seal

a method of sealing that utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue in grave closure at the top of the vault

double seal

method of sealing vault that utilizes the principles if the air seal in conjunction with an epoxy material at the conjunction of the dome and the base of the vault

measurements- stated according to inside dimensions

standard is 30 × 86 inches inside- requires a 36 × 92 in grave

grave liner

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

construction materials- concrete, wood, polymers and fiberglass

grave box

an outer enclosure consisting of a body and a one or two piece lid

sectional (concrete sectional)

a grave liner consisting of 6 or 8 slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket

urn vault

metal or concrete vault for urns

transfer container

an enclosure used for the protection of human remains during transportation

air tray

a transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket

combination case

a transfer container consisting of a particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover to satisfy air shipping regulations

alternative container

an enclosure for human remains in preparation for cremation. the container is composed of an appropriate combustible material, rigid enough for handling ease; assures protection of healthy and safety of crematory operator as well as provide appropriate covering for remains

examples of merchandise

burial garments

flowers

sundry items

memorialization items

stationary products

sundry items

miscellaneous items provided or used to complement the services of a funeral director, ie register books, acknowledgement cards, memorial folders/programs, religious paraphernalia, flag case

cemetery

greek meaning sleeping place- area of ground dedicated for final disposition of dead human bodies or cremated remains

monument

structure, usually stone or metal, erected to commemorate the life, deeds, or career of a deceased person; latin meaning remind

marker

small headstone, usually one piece, used to identify individual graves

memorial

physical object that is designed for the purpose of remembering

base

lower or supporting part of a monument. in some monuments, there may be a first, second and third base

tablet (die)

main part of a monument, the upright portion above the base where the inscription is located

monument styles

temporary

permanent

flush marker

bevel top marker

slant marker

bench

upright

vertical tablet

horizontal tablet

bronze

specialty

epitaph

inscription placed on a monument to commemorate the deeds or qualities of the departed

cenotaph

monument erected to the memory of the dead, with the dead human body not present

polished finish

creates smooth surface on stone-sanded like wood then buffed to glass like finish- finishes in several ways

polished 2- front and back are smooth

polished 3- front, back, and top are smooth

polished 5- front, back, top, and sides are smooth

pitched finish

finish that gives the stone a natural rough finish- many have it- not easy to create- takes great skill to create a “natural”- done with hammer and chisel

mausoleum

building containing crypts or vaults entombment; an above ground burial structure

public chapel community- mausoleum

indoor with crypt space. climate controlled, quiet, maybe carpeted, natural light- seating areas and comfortable atmosphere for services

columbarium

a structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or rececsses used to hold cremated remains- lot of them designed round

ossuary

receptacle for communal placement of cremated remains

cemetery

greek meaning sleeping place- area of ground and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies or cremated remains

memorial park

cemetery or section of a cemetery with only flush to ground type markers

cemetery section

a defined area where human remains are buried

cemetery block

a subdivision of a cemetery containing several lots

lawn crypt

grave space where two or more persons may be buried in grave liners, which have been stacked one on top of another with the first person who dies being buried in the deepest grave liner, with subsequent burials on top