Funeral Home Operations Test 2

The ultimate casket shell design is considered to be the-

Urn shell

Which of these components is NOT part of the typical casket?

Caging

What is the position of the ogee in the open perfection couch casket?

It was connected in one piece with the cap, therefore it was raised for viewing

Which of these casket finishes is made by actually made by striking the casket metal with a ball-peen tool?

None of these

In the regular half couch casket, what part of the casket is hinged so that it may fold down for viewing?

Ogees

An overlay is a synonymous term for the-

Apron

"Bail handle" hardware-

Doesn't move or is stationary

The 'priest' or 'clergy' casket is a variation of what opening style?

Perfection full couch

Bail handle hardware is a variation of-

Individual stationary

Where would one find "stiffeners"?

On the bottom of the casket

A flaring side casket is most likely to be which shell design?

Square cornered

What casket shell type is probably the easiest to create or produce?

Square cornered

A "fishtail" would be found on what part of a casket?

The ends of the casket, just above the ogee

What is considered to be the ultimate casket lining or upholstery material?

Velvet

Where would one be most likely to find plush or high pile?

Covering a wood casket

"A thin, crinkled cloth containing rayon", best describes:

Crepe

"Permanent handle" or "continuous bar" hardware is a variation of ______ hardware.

Full-length stationary

Which of these utilizes an electrolytic process in its creation?

Plated

Which of these presents a wrinkled look which is produced by being sewn on a multiple needled sewing machine?

Shirred

Which of these are you NOT likely to find in a gasketed format?

Single hinged cap

Which of these hardware types serves as a bridge between the bar and the lug?

The arm

The regular full couch casket-

There is no such casket

How does one create a crinkled exterior finish?

By adding something to the paint before spraying

The regular half couch casket features ogees that-

Hinged and fold down for viewing

This casket opening style allows for a single or double style:

Hinged cap

What is the fabric type that is woven to have a glossy or lustrous front or face, and a dull back?

Satin

What is so special about a 'priest' or 'clergy' casket?

The top is removed from the casket; allowing viewing on both sides.

Which of these materials is woven to have parallel diagonal lines?

Twill

While attending a funeral service, you are positioned so that you are looking directly at the foot end of the casket. You see two "tubes" on the foot end of the casket. You know that one is used to lock the casket with a crank or key, but what is the purpose of the other tube?

A place to store biographical info about the deceased

This part of the hardware grouping may be found on a casket for decoration, or to add structural integrity, or not be found on a casket at all---

Corner

What casket interior style uses material that is placed between metal forms, steamed to shape, then applied to a suitable backing material?

Crushed

What does "embossed" mean when speaking of cloth-covered caskets?

Designs that are raised above the cloth's surface

Which of these best describes a synthetic material that is softened, and then hardened to shape?

Plastic