Casket and Cemetery Merchandise quiz

What is the primary function of gaskets in a casket closure method?

Gaskets create an airtight seal to preserve the contents of the casket.

What are the components of a gasketed casket closure method?

Components include the gasket, hinges, and locking mechanisms.

What type of closure uses a simple latch to secure the casket cap?

Non-gasketed latch closure.

How are infant caskets typically constructed?

Infant casket materials vary and can include plastic, metal, or wood.

What is the primary purpose of an outer burial container?

To support the earth load and protect the casket.

Name two sealing methods used in burial vaults.

Air seal and top seal.

What is the purpose of a grave liner?

To provide support for the earth load without sealing qualities.

What are transfer containers used for?

To protect human remains during transportation.

What distinguishes a mausoleum from other burial methods?

It is an above-ground burial structure containing crypts or vaults.

What is the significance of epitaphs found on monuments?

Epitaphs are inscriptions commemorating the deeds or qualities of the deceased.

What does a columbarium provide for cremated remains?

A structure containing niches or recesses for holding cremated remains.

What is a memorial park?

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

What does the term 'ossuary' refer to?

A receptacle for the communal placement of cremated remains.

What material is often used for the interior lining of burial vaults?

Common materials include polystyrene, stainless steel, and copper.

What defines oversized caskets in terms of dimensions?

Width increases by 2 inches and length increases by increments of 3 inches.

What is the standard interior measurement for a typical adult metal casket?

77-79 inches long by 24-26 inches wide.

What type of finish might give a stone monument a natural appearance?

Pitched finish.

what is a grave lot?

A subdivision of a cemetery consisting of several graves or internment spaces.

What are sundry items in the context of funeral services?

Miscellaneous items used to complement the services of a funeral director.

What is the typical construction material for metal burial vaults?

Steel or stainless steel.

How are burial vault dimensions typically measured?

According to inside dimensions.

what are types of outer burial containers?

grave box, sectional, urn vault

what is a transfer container?

an enclosure used for the protection of human remains during transportation

what is an air tray used for?

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

what is a combination case?

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

what is a monument?

structure, usually made of stone or metal, erected to commemorate the like, deeds, or career of a deceased person

monument parts: base

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

monument parts: tablet (die)

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

what is a cenotaph?

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