Funeral Merchandising 2201 2.2

Approximately what is the interior volume of an urn

200 cubic inches

The term defined by a transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket.

Air tray

What are the 3 types of transfer containers

Air trays | combination cases | Ziegler case

The term defined by a non-metal receptacle or enclosure without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of cardboard, pressed-wood, composition material, or pouches of canvas or other material (FTC Definition)

Alternative container

What is meant by a ""Sealing"" wood casket

Basically two caskets in one to give the seal affect

The term defined by a transfer consisting of a particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover to satisfy air shipping regulations

Combination case

The term defined by any product consisting of a unit or a series of units which are designed or intended to be used together as both a casket and as a permanent burial receptacle

Combination unit

The term defined by a container used to hold a dead human body which is constructed out of a type of cardboard which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges

Corrugated container

What is considered the norm for a minimum container for cremation

Corrugated container

The term defined by a devise place in the bottom of cremation caskets to prevent leakage of body fluids

Fail safe liner

What are the two reasons funeral homes are starting to carry more sundry items than in years past

Families no longer want cookie-cutter type of funerals and can be an increased revenue source for funeral homes

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

Hermetically sealed

How does a cremation casket differ from any other wood casket

It can be cremated without hardware being removed

What are the 2 precautions for funeral directors to tell families if the family chooses to use their own home-made style urn

Make sure that it fits 200 cubic inches and a release noting that the urn and not a cremation specific type of urn

What are the drawbacks listed in the textbook for using a wood casket for cremation

Metal components remain after cremation| can create a white thick smoke | creates hazardous situation

What are the 3 forces which have caused an increase in cremation merchandise

More and more families choosing as a final disposition | families choosing cremation demand more service and merchandise to fit their individual needs | funeral directors feeling a financial pinch with families choosing cremation.

The term defined by an alternative container which is placed inside a rental casket which is removed and cremated after the service or viewing

Rental casket insert

According to the text what should the temperature in the retort be if cremating a wooden casket with a high-gloss finish

Should be cool and first cremation for the day

List the 5 requirements for a Jewish Aaron

The casket must be completely biodegradable | no metal products may be used on the casket | glues or adhesives must be vegetable based | caskets must not be created on the Sabbath or Jewish holidays | must be blessed by a rabbi or constructed under their supervision.

What is the greatest drawback with using a metal casket for cremation

The casket shell remains after the cremation

What type of opening (lid) does a priest casket have

There is not cap for priest casket

What are the 4 types of containers which can be used for cremation families

Traditional wood burial caskets | traditional metal burial caskets | rental caskets | cremation caskets and alternative containers

The term defined by an outer enclosure utilized for the protection of casketed remains during transportation.

Transfer container

The term defined by an unornamented casket made of wood which does not have a fixed interior lining. (This is a type of alternative container.)

Unfinished wood box

Must a rental casket be relined after each use

Yes

The term defined by a gasket-sealed container which can be used as an insert into a casket or a separate shipping container

Ziegler case

What is the most common type of wood material used for Jewish caskets

poplar

The term defined by a container for cremated remains: a vase with a foot or pedestal

urn