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 What is sheen?

Sheen is the level of shine or glossiness of a casket's exterior finish after it dries. The higher the sheen, the higher the shine

What is a Flat (Matte) Finish? #1

No gloss or shine; dull, smooth texture.

What is an Eggshell Finish? #2

Very low luster, similar to the shine of a chicken egg.

What is a Satin Finish? #3

Low to medium gloss with a smooth, silky appearance, often compared to the luster of a pearl. May have fine striations.

What is a Semi-Gloss Finish? #4

Medium luster with noticeable shine and brilliance, second only to high-gloss.

What is a High-Gloss Finish? #5

The brightest and shiniest finish, commonly found on bronze and copper caskets.

What is an Unfinished Wood Casket?

No stain, varnish, or paint. Eco-friendly, biodegradable, and often used for natural burials or certain religious practices.

What is a Natural Finish

The most popular finish. Wood is stained to enhance the grain and then sealed with a protective coat.

What is a Painted Finish?

Paint is applied to the wood. Less common because it hides the natural beauty of the wood. Sometimes used for decorative accents.

What is a Laminated Finish?

A less expensive core wood is covered with a thin veneer of high-quality wood to improve appearance while reducing cost.

What is a Cloth-Covered Casket?

A wooden casket covered in fabric such as broadcloth or doeskin. May have smooth or embossed patterns.

What is a Brushed Finish?

Metal has fine brushstroke lines that remove imperfections. Common on bronze, copper, and stainless steel.

What is a Plated Finish

A base metal is coated with another metal through electrolysis to resist corrosion, improve appearance, or reduce cost.

What is a Sprayed Finish?

Liquid paint is sprayed onto the casket. Can be solid colors, gradients, matte, glossy, crinkled, or hammertone finishes.

What is a Gasketed Casket?

A casket with a rubber gasket that seals between the body and cap to help protect against outside elements

What are the Gasketed Locking Methods?

• End Lock

• Side Lock (Front Lock)

• Lever Lock

• Threaded Fasteners (screw-type)

What are the Non-Gasketed Closure Methods?

A:

• Latch Closure

• Threaded Fasteners

• Chemical Compounds

What does Hermetically Sealed mean?

Airtight and completely sealed by fusion or soldering.

What are the different End & Corner Shapes?

A:
Ends

• Elliptical (Oval)

• Octagonal

Corners

• Square Corner

• Round Corner

What are the different Body Panel Shapes

A:

Flaring Square Side: The shape is therefore narrower and shorter at the bottom than at the top.

• State (Vertical) Side: Straight vertical sides with 90° corners.

• Urnside: Body panels shaped like an urn.