Component Parts of Casket

shell

the component parts that compose the cap lid and body of the casket

cap

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

rim (ogee)

An S shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap

crown

the uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim; everything about the rim

pie (fish tail)

the wedge shaped portion of the cap (lid) at each end of the crown

rim flange (ogee flange)

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

gasket channel

found on cut top of gasket casket; is an integral part of the food panel header on casketed caskets; the function is to hold the transverse gasket to seal the space between the head and food caps

body

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

top body molding (body ledge)

a molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels

top body molding flange (body ledge flange)

the horizontal portion of the top body molding (body ledge) where the gasket is placed on gasketed protective caskets

base molding

molding along the lower most edge of the body panels

body panels

compose the sides and ends of the casket shell

hardware

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

what are the 3 types of handles

swing bar, stationary bar, bail handle

swing bar

a mobable casket handle with a hinged arm

stationary bar

a non moveable casket handle

bail handle

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

what are the components parts of handles

-lug -arm -bar -tip -corner

lug

the part of the casket handle that is attached to the casket body

arm

arm

the part of the casket handle that attaches to bar to the lug

bar

the part of the casket handle, attached to the lug or arm, which is grasped by the casket bearer

corner

an optional part of the hardware that is attached to four corners of the body panel

what are the production methods for metal

cast hardware / stamped hardware

cast hardware

the most expensive hardware production method in which molten metal is poured into a mold, allowed to cool and is then removed from the mold

stamped hardware

a hardware production method of lesser expense where by the casket hardware sections are pressed out on a hydraulic press

plastic extrusion molding

a method of molding plastic by injection molten plastic into a die

cap panel

the focal part of the interior, which fills the inside of the crown or uppermost part of the cap

head panel

a component part of the casket interior which is inside the head portion of the cap no distention is made between the head panel and foot panel in full couch caskets

food panel

a component part of the casket interior which is inside the foot portion of the cap

inner panel

functional or ornamental covering that usually covers the foot end of the casket in the full couch casket; may be located at both the head and foot of the full couch casket

single signed panel

a casket in which the cap is in two pieces; the rim (ogee) and foot panel is one piece which is hinged to the top body molding; and the head panel being the second piece which is hinged to the tim (0gee)

perfection couch

a casket in which the tim (ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit and which raises as one piece

perfection half couch

a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two piece lid for the casket

roll (cove, puffing)

a component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (ogee) and surrounds the cap panel

gimp (fold)

a strip of metal, plastic, or cloth that is attached to the inside of the panel, covering the area at which point the roll (cove) is anchored

throw (overlay, Overthrow)

the aesthetic covering the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket

apron (overlay skirt)

the lining attached to the undersurface of the food panel of the casket and a component part of the throw ( overlay), which extends down into the body of the casket

entendover

the portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding (body ledge) for aesthetic value

bed

the portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed

crushed interior

form of casket interior created by placing the lining material on metal form adding weights, steaming the after and then attaching it to a suitable upholstery (backing ) material

shirred interior

a style of casket interior in which the material is drawn or gathered in parallel fashion in particular sewing process

trufted interior

a style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a lining mastering and a backing material with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised puffs; carriage tufting and biscuit tufting are two most common types of caskets used

tailored interior

a tightly drawn form of casket interior style

semi tailored

a combination of a tailored interior with one or more other styles of interior for effect

specialty head panels

a unique design is created in the head panel

crepe

a think crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton or wool

satin

a fabric woven to create a smooth, lustrous face and dull back. made from silk, nylon or rayon

velvet

a fabric of silk, cotton and possibly rayon with a thick soft pile or nap

linen

a fabric made from flax; noted for its strength , coolness, and luster

linen weave

a fabric woven to look like linen used as casket linen material

twill weave

a textile weave in wich threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines

masselin

pressed paper in sheet form

broadcloth

a twilled napped , woolen or worsted fabric with a small lustrous face and dense texture; a fabric usually made of cotton, silk or rayon woven in a plain or rib weave with a soft semi gloss finish

doeskin (moleskin)

a heavy durable cotton fabric with a short (1/8th inch) thick velvety nap on one side; woven cloth with suede like appearance with nap of less than 1/8th inch

plush

a woven cloth with a nap exceeding 1/8the inch

smooth cloth

material has no raised surfaces

embossed cloth

to ornament with a rased work