Casket Vocabulary

Fiberboard Backing Material

Cardboard

Body Lining

Material which drapes the inside perimeter of the body of the casket

Plastic Extrusion Molding

Molding plastic by injecting plastic into a die

Body

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

Cap Panel Interior Components

The focal part of the interior; fills the inside of the crown or upper most part of the cap

Hardware

The handles Ornamental fixtures Their fittings that are attached to the casket shell

Cap (lid)

The top most part of the casket including -ogee -crown -pie (fishtail) -header

Single Hinged Panel

a casket in which the cap is in 2-pieces 1.) the rim (ogee) and foot panel is one piece 2.) the head panel being the 2nd piece which is hinged to the rim

Perfection Full Couch

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

Perfection Half Couch

a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown, and pis are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a 2-piece lid for the casket

Pillow

a cloth bag filled with soft material used to support the head of the deceased

Semi-Tailor

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

Roll (cove, puffing)

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

Linen

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

Satin

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

Linen weave

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

Top Body Molding (Body Ledge)

a molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels

Swing Bar Handle

a movable casket handle with a hinged arm. It can be full length, individual, or single

Stationary Bar Handle

a non-removable casket handle. It can be full length , individual, or single

Blanket

a piece of fabric used to cover the body of a deceased; especially the lower legs and feet when displayed in a full open casket

Bail Handle

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

Gimp (fold)

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

Plastic Backing Material

a synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened

Twill Weave

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

Crepe

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

Tailor Interior

a tightly drawn form of casket interior style

Specialty Head Panels

a unique design is created in the head panel

Rim (Ogee)

an "S" shaped molding, component part of the casket top

Corner

an optional part of the hardware that is attached to the 4 corners of the body panel

Full Couch

casket is fully opened at the head and foot

Body Panels

compose the sides and ends of the casket

Padding Materials

cotton plyethylene foam shredded paper spun polyester excelsior (wood wool)- wood shavings

Tufted Interior

created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken; forming small raised puff; carriage tufting and biscuit tufting are the 2 most common types used in caskets

Crushed Interior

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

Gasket Channel

found on cut top gasketed caskets. An integral part of the foot panel header on gasketed caskets. The function is to hold the transverse gasket to seal the space between the head and foot caps

Inner Panels

functional or ornamental covering -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

Foot Panel

inside the foot portion of the cap

Head Panel

inside the head portion of the cap; no distinction is made between the dead panel and foot panel in full couch caskets

Mattress Cover

interior cloth or material which covers the mattress or bedding of the casket

Stamped Hardware Metal Production Method

less expensive casket hardware sections are pressed out on a hydraulic press

Base Molding

molding along the lower most edge of the body panels

Hinge Cover (skirt)

portion of the casket interior covering the hinges that attach the casket cap of the casket body; usually extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining

Masselin Backing Material

pressed paper in sheet form; used in casket construction as a backing (upholstery material)

Throw (overlay, overthrow)

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

Half Couch

the casket top is divided into 2 sections, only the head section is open

Shell

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

Tip

the decorative or ornamental part of the casket handle that covers the exposed ends of the bar

Apron (overlay skirt)

the lining attached to the under surface of the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the throw (overlay), which extends downward into the body of the casket.

Shirred Interior

the material is drawn or gathered in a parallel fashion in a particular sewing process

Cast Hardware Metal Production Method

the most expensive hardware production method... Molten metal is poured into a mold, allow to cool, removed the mold.

Arm

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

Lug

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

Bar

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

Extendover

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. Adjustable- has springs that can be raised or lowered Stationary- is not able to be raised or lowered

Rim Flange (Ogee Flange)

the turned UNDER EDGE or horizantal portion of the rim which COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE GASKET or body flange (top body molding flange)

Crown

the uppermost part of the cap -extending from rim to rim -extending above rim

Pie (fishtail)

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