Casket Nomenclature

gimp

A strip of metal, plastic or cloth attached to the inside of the casket panel which covers the point where the roll (cove) is anchored is the

gasket channel

Found on cut top gasketed (sealer) caskets; is 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

base molding

Molding along the lower-most edge of the body panels. Provides strength and helps hold the bottom of the casket in place

top body molding flange

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

Roll (cove, puffing)

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

swing bar

a moveable casket handle with a hinged arm

stationary bar

a non-moveable casket handle with a hinged arm

bail handle

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

rim (ogee)

an "S" shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap. inverted it looks like rain gutters. originated with stove manufacturers for strength.

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.

body lining

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

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

overlay (throw)

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

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. end caps on the bar (handle)

apron (skirt)

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

arm

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

lug (or ear)

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

extendover

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

body

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

cap (or lid)

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

rim flange (ogee flange)

the turned under edge of horizontal portion of the rim that comes into contract with gasket or body ledge flange (top body molding flange)

crown

the uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim; everything above the rim.

pie (or fishtail)

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

header

transverse split of the cap