Everything about caskets (w/ photos)

slip panel

(priest casket) - style in which the cap or the lid at the head of the casket is completely removed from the casket for the purpose of viewing remains from either side

coffin

- a case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropodial in shape

copper deposit

- a casket made from a core of copper material to which copper ions are combined an electrolytic process

burial casket

- a casket which is sold for the purpose of interring or entombing with the dead human remains

rental casket

- a casket which is used as a temporary receptacle for dead human remains for the purpose of visitation and funeral with the intention that the remains will be placed in some other suitable container for permanent disposition, while the casket is intended to be reused

polymer

- a compound, similar in appearance to plastic that has a high molecular weight creating an extremely durable substance

copper

- a malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color, issued because of its non-corrosive qualities

fiberglass

- a material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in resin

bronze

- a metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and zinc composing the other 10%

stainless steel

- a metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel - noted for its ability to resist rust - 400 series: 12% chromium with no notable percentage of nickel - 300 series: 18% chromium and 8% nickel

engineered wood

- a range of derivative products which are manufactured by binding together wood strands, particles, fibers, or veneers with adhesives to form composite materials. Some times referred to as composite wood or manufactured wood products. Example: wood veneers

plastic

- a synthetic or natural organic material shaped with soft and hardened (green or biodegradable)

cremation casket

- an environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing dead human remains for cremation

casket

- any box or container of one or more parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to internet, entombment, or cremation which may or may not be permanently interred, entombed or created with dead human remains.

softwood

- any light easily cut wood; comes from a cone bearing or coniferous tree examples: Pine, Cedar, Spruce

ferrous metal

- any metal formed form iron examples: - Steel - Stainless Steel

non ferrous

- any metal not formed from iron - thickness or gauge is measured in the BROWN SHARPE METHOD meaning oz/ft2 - usually 32 or 48 oz / ft2 - the higher the oz the thick the metal Examples: Copper, Bronze

hardwood

- any tough, heavy timber with a compact texture; any deciduous tree (a tree that loses its leaves annually) examples: Cherry, Birch, Mohagany, Maple, Oak, Pecan, Popular, Walnut

padding materials

- are found where the deceased or family might touch - pillow, throw, extendover examples: cotton, polyethylene foam, shredded paper, spun polyester, excelsior

square corner (miter)

- body panels join at a 90 degree angle - corner seams are hidden by hardware

wrought bronze

- bronze material rolled into sheets

single hinged panel

- casket lid is in two pieces - rim and foot panel are one hinged portion - rim and head panel are also hinged - this is to allow casketing of the deceased

shell

- component parts of the casket comprised of a cap and body

wrought copper

- copper rolled into metal sheet

wood by products

- corrugated fiberboard - composition board - fiberboard - particle board - hardboard - pressed board

wood veneers

- created by gluing a thin layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to an inferior wood

round corner

- curved corners - slightly more expensive - no corner hardware (not like the elliptic casket)

backing materials

- give casket lining body and support - casket roll - cap panels examples: cardboard, fiberboard, masselin, plastic

non - gasketed

- latch closure - threaded fasteners (screws) - chemical compounds

infants and children

- materials similar or same as adults - sizes increase at increments of 6 inches in length up to 5 feet - widths and heights are made proportionately to length

steel

- metal alloy wich is made mainly iron and carbon - used in caskets it is low in carbon to keep it malleable - referred to as carbon steel based on the percentage of carbon in the alloy

cast bronze

- molten bronze rolled into a mold and allowed to cool

composition board

- patties of wood bonded together with water proof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size and shape of the particles of wood used.

US standard gauge

- steel is express in this form, the number of sheets in a 1 inch thickness - typically 16, 18, 20 gage - lower the number thicker the metal

plywood

- thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to each other; an odd number of sheets will be used so the grain on the front and back will always run the same direction

gasketed

- usually metal or plastic - gasket - hinges - locking mechanism end lock side lock lever lock threaded fasteners (screws)

oversized caskets

- width increases at increments of 2 inches - each step is represented by an "X" (one "X" equals 2 inches) - length increase at increments of 3 inches

Coffin

A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape.

Select Hardwood/Salix

A casket constructed from many different species of wood (example: poplar, cottonwood); sometimes referred to as Salix or willow; the component parts of a single casket will not necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood.

Copper deposit

A casket made from a core of copper metal to which copper ions are combined with an electrolytic process.

Steel

A commercial form of iron containing carbon (in any amount up to about 1.7%)

Polymer

A compound similar in appearance to plastic, that has a high molecular weight creating an extremely durable substance.

Copper

A malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color.

Gauge

A measurement of the thickness of metals; the number of sheets of metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness.

Bronze

A metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin ans sometimes zinc compromising the other 10%.

Stainless steel

A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel which is used in casket construction; noted for its ability to resist rust.

Casket

A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal, or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric.(FTC definition) A case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture. Any box or container of one or more parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to interment, entombment, or cremation which may or may not permanently interred, entombed, or cremated with the dead human remains.

Ferrous Metals

Any metal formed from iron; it will form a layer of rust which actually shields the metal to slow further corrosion; the corrosion continues but the corrosion rate decreases with time.

Wrought bronze

Bronze metal rolled into sheets.

Wrought copper

Copper metal rolled into sheets.

Wood veneers

Created by gluing a thin layer of superior value or excellent grain to an inferior wood.

casket

FTC: a rigid container designed for the encasement of human remains which is usually constructed of wood, metal, or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric - a case or receptacle which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and suitable memory picture

Laminates

Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materials.

Cast bronze

Molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool.

Composition board (fiber board, particle board, hard board)

Particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue; the different types are differentiated by the size and shape of the particles of wood used.

Artificial laminates

Plastic simulated to look like wood.

Plywood

Thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will be used so that the grain on the front and back will always run the same direction.

elliptic

a casket having ends in the shape of a half circle

perfection half couch

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

perfection full couch

a casket in which the rim, crown, pies are formed as one unit and opens as one piece

octagon

a casket with 8 angles of corners and therefore has 8 sides or body panels

semi-tailored

a combination of tailored with one or more interior styles

linen

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

velvet

a fabric or silk, cotton, and possible rayon with a nap; typically found in higher quality caskets

satin

a fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face, and duel back

cap panel

a focal part of the interior which fills the crown, sometimes bordered by the roll; may be referred to as the panel

swing bars

a movable casket handle with a hinged arm (full length and individual)

stationary bar

a non movable casket handle (full length and individual)

bail handle

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

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 is anchored

shirred

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

crepe

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

average adult wood interior

adult interior dimensions is 75" x 22"

average adult metal interior

adult interior dimensions is 78" x 23"

throw (overhead, over lay)

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

hermetically sealed

airtight and impervious to external influence; completely sealed by fusion of soldering (typically used for contagious cases)

corner

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

Non-ferrous metals

any metal which is not formed from iron.

vertical side (state casket)

body panels are at a 90 degree angle to the bottom and at the corner

urnside

body panels display the shape of an urn

crushed

casket interior created by placing the lining material on a metal form, weights added, the material steamed, and the attached to backing material

inner panel

functional or ornamental covering that usually covers the head end of the casket in half church casket or the full panel in a full couch casket

tufted

interior created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material with subsequent stitches taken forming small raised puffs (carriage puffing and biscuit tufting are the most common)

Corrugated fiberboard

made with a series of folds and ridges.

plastic extrusion

method of forming items by injecting molten plastic into a die

roll (cove, puffing)

part of the casket interior which lines the rim and surrounds the cap panel

hinge cover (hinge skirt)

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

extendover

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

stamped metal hardware

production method where the hardware sections are pressed our in a hydraulic press

flaring square

shell design in which the sides and ends of the casket body flare out from bottom to top; is narrower at the bottom than the opening at the top

tip

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

hardware

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

apron

the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket or a part of the throw which extends downward into the body of the casket also included as casket interior parts: pillow, blanket (full couch)

body lining

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

cast metal hardware

the most expensive method in which molten metal is poured into a old and allowed to cool

arm

the part of a 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, attache dot the lug or arm which is grasped by the casket bearer

bed

the portion of the casket upon which the human remains are placed - adjustable - non adjustable

tailored

tightly drawn form of casket interior