Funeral Merchandising 2201 1.3

The term which is defined by interior cloth or material which covers the mattress or bedding of the casket.

Mattress cover

The term which is defined by a casket in which the rim (ogee) crown, and pies are formed as one unit and which raises as one piece

Perfection full couch

The term which is defined by 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.

Perfection half couch

Another name for cove

Roll aka puffing

The term which is defined by a component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (ogee) and surrounds the cap panel

Roll or cove

The term which is defined by a combination of a tailored interior with one or more other styles of interior for effect

Semi-tailored

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

Shirred interior

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

Tufted interior

The term which is defined by a textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to given an appearance of diagonal lines.

Twill weave

The term which is defined by the lining attached to the undersurface 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.

apron

The term which is defined by the portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed

bed

The term which is defined by a thin crinkled cloth of silk rayon, cotton, or wool.

crepe

The term which is defined by the portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding (body ledge) for aesthetic value.

extendover

Another name for Gimp

fold

The term which is defined by a component part of the casket interior which is inside the foot portion of the cap

foot panel

The term which is defined by 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

gimp

The term which is defined by a component part of the casket interior which is inside the head portion of the cap; no distinction is made between the head panel and foot panel in full couch caskets

head panel

The term which is defined by that portion of the casket interior covering the hinges that attach the casket cap to the casket body; usually extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining.

hinge cover

The term which is defined by 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.

inner panel

The term which is defined by a fabric made from flax; noted for its strength coolness, and luster

linen

The term which is defined by a fabric woven to look like linen used as casket linen material

linen weave

The term which is defined by pressed paper in sheet form; used in casket construction as a backing (upholstery) material

masselin

The term which is defined by a synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened

plastic

The term which is defined by a fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back

satin

Another name for the apron

skirt

The term which is defined by a tightly drawn form of casket interior style.

tailored interior

Another name for overlay

throw

The term which is defined by the aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket

throw

The term which is defined by a fabric of silk cotton, and possibly rayon, with a nap

velvet

The term which is defined by wood shavings Sometimes referred to as excelsior

wood wool

The term which is defined as the material which drapes the inside perimeter of the body of the casket

Body lining

The term which is defined by the focal part of the interior which fills the inside of the crown sometimes bordered by the roll (cove); may be referred to as the panel.

Cap panel

The term which is defined by a form of casket interior created by placing the lining material on a metal form weights added, the material steamed, and then attached to a suitable upholstery (backing) material

Crushed interior