components of the casket - WIP

what is a shell?

parts that compose cap and body of casket

what is a cap (lid)?

top most part of casket shell including ogee, crown, pie and header

what is an ogee (rim)?

an ‘S’ shaped molding that is a component part of casket cap, can also have a double continuous s shaped curve

what is a crown (swell)?

uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim, everything above the rim

what is a pie (fishtail)?

wedge shaped portion of cap at each end of crown

what is a header?

bridge/cap filler

what is ogee flange (rim flange)?

turned under edge or horizontal portion of rim that comes into contact with a gasket or body ledge flange (top body molding flange)

what is a gasket channel?

found on cut top of gasketed casket, function is to hold transverse gasket to seal space between head and foot

what is a body?

portion of casket shell containing top body molding, body panel, base molding, and casket body

what is top body molding (body ledge)?

molding along uppermost edge of body panels

what are body panels?

composes sides and ends of casket shell

what are base panels?

molding along lower most edge on body panels

what is hardware?

handles, ornamental fixtures, and their fittings that are attached to the casket

what is a swing bar?

moveable casket handle with hinged arm. full length, individual, or single.

what is a stationary bar?

non moveable casket handle, can be full length, individual, or single

what is a bail handle?

single handle in which lug, arm, and bar are combined in one unit