FSE 2201 Merchandise Final

wrought copper

-copper metal rolled into sheets -Copper that has been process by rolling, hammering, forging, and other means into specified shapes such as sheets, bars, plates, and tubing, the copper sheets are then used to construct caskets

copper deposit

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

flaring square

A casket shell design in which the sides and ends of the casket body flare out from the bottom to the top a casket shell design that is narrower and shorter at the bottom than at the top

semi-tailored interior

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

cove (roll, puffing)

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

velvet

A fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon, with a nap typically found in higher quality caskets

Flat finish (matte finish)

A finish used on casket exteriors that is free of gloss; a dull, lusterless surface

crushed interior

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

stamped hardware

A hardware production method whereby the casket hardware sections are pressed out on a hydraulic press

Doeskin (Moleskin)

A heavy durable cotton fabric with a short (1/8th in or less) thick, velvety nap on one side; woven cloth with a suede like appearance

steel

A metal alloy consisting mainly of iron and carbon; used in caskets it is low in carbon which keeps it soft (mild) and malleable; commercial steel contains carbon in an amount up to 1.7 % as an essential alloying constituent. May be referred to as carbon steel based upon the percentage of carbon in the alloy

stationary bar

A non-moveable casket handle. It can be full length, individual, or single

engineered wood

A range of derivative wood products, which are manufactured by binding together wood strands, particles, fibers, or veneers with adhesives to form composite materials. Sometimes referred to as composite wood or manufactured wood products

stainless steel

A rust-resistant metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel

Hammertone finish

A sprayed finish that has the appearance of small indentations in the metal (as if struck by a ball peen hammer); the indentations are in the paid and appear as the paint dries

tufted interior

A style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a lining material and backing material, with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised puffs

Shirred Interior

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

polished finish

A surface made smooth and glossy usually by friction; brought to a developed, finished, or refine state; burnished

Broadcloth

A twilled, napped, woolen or worsted fabric with a smooth 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

satin finish

A type of low luster casket finish that is smooth with well defined, fine lines or striations

crinkled finish

An exterior casket finish in which the metal is coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries; usually used on less expensive caskets

brushed finish

Bare metal is scratched with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained

environmentally friend (green, natural)

Eco-friendly approach that utilized products, services and merchandise that are free of toxic/hazardous materials, are biodegradable or that minimize use of energy

stiffeners

Elongated indentations pressed into a casket bottom to strengthen the casket body

inner panels

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

decorative corner

Optional decorative hardware that is attached to the our corners of the body panel of the casket

cast hardware

Production method in which molten metal is poured into a mold and allowed to cool before removing from the mold

twill weave

Textile weave in which the threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines

Hinge cover (hinge skirt)

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

solid wood

The casket shell has no components formed from wood by-products

plated finish

The finish created when base metal is coated by another metal via an electrolytic process; often found on casket hardware; in casket construction is identified by the term 'deposit;' as in 'copper deposit'

cap panel

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

inner panel (insert panel)

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

apron

The lining attached to the undersurface if the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the throw (overlay) which extends downward into the body of the casket

extendover

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

Ogee flange (rim flange)

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

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

coffin

a case or receptacle for human remains which is anthropoidal in shape

Burial Casket

a casket for interring or entombing human remains

elliptic

a casket having ends in the shape of a half circle

cremation casket

a casket manufactured for cremation

ceremonial casket

a casket used for visitations and funerals with a removable liner

foot panel

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

head panel

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

polymer

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

corrugated container

a container used to hold human remains which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges

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 back

copper

a malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color; frequently used in construction of caskets, urns, and vaults, due to its non-corrosive qualities

bronze

a metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and sometimes zinc comprising the other 10%

Plastic Extrusion Molding

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

Body ledge (top body molding)

a molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels

casket

a rigid container designed for the encasement of human remains that is available in various shapes

Bail Handle or Bail Bar

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

Fold (gimp)

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

alloy

a substance composed of two or more metals

plastic

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

tailored interior

a tightly drawn form of casket interior style

plush

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

hermetically sealed

airtight; impervious to external influence; completely sealed by fusion or soldering

Ogee (rim)

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

ferrous metal

any metal formed from iron

non-ferrous metal

any metal not formed of iron

hardwood

any tough, heavy timber with a compact texture; any deciduous tree (one that loses its leaves annually

wrought bronze

bronze metal rolled into sheets

Bridge (header, cap filler)

component part of cap (lid) ton half-couch caskets that provides support at the point of the transverse cut

body panels

compose the sides and ends of the casket shell

wood veneer

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

linen weave

fabric woven to look like linen in the casket lining material

mattress cover

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

laminate

made by bonding superimposed layers of different materials

fiberglass

material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins

embossed

material having raised designs above the surface; frequently seen on cloth covered caskets

body lining

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

semi-gloss finish

medium luster finish

base molding

molding along the lowermost edge of the body panels

cast bronze

molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool

swing bar

moveable casket handle with a hinged arm

composition board (particle board, pressed board, fiberboard, hardboard)

particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size and shape of the particles of the woods

body

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

masselin

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

Transverse Gasket

rubber gasket that seals the space between the head and foot caps on a split cap metal casket

Overlay (overthrow, throw)

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

gasket channel

the channel found on the foot panel header of a half-couch casket

shell

the component parts of the casket comprised of the cap (lid) and body

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

Body ledge flange (top body molding flange)

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

arm

the part of the casket handle that attaches the bar to the lug (ear)

ear (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, which is grasped by the casket bearer

bed

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

cap (lid)

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

header flange

the turned under edge or horizontal portion of the header of the casket cap

crown (shell)

the uppermost part of the casket cap

fishtail (pie)

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

gauge

thickness measurement of metals

crepe

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

soft wood

wood from cone bearing or coniferous trees

excelsior

wood that has been shredded into spaghetti like strings