FNRL 130 MERCHANDISE FINAL EXAM VU
a block of wood one inch square and 2 3/4 inches long can support a weight of approximately:
10,000 lbs.
infant caskets generally begin at a length of
2 feet
each extra width designation for a wood casket represents an increase in inside width of
2 inches
many caskets increase in dimensions in increments of
2 inches and three inches
the normal inside dimensions fr the width of a standard burial vault is
30 inches
it takes approximately____board feet of lumber to construct a quality hardwood casket
300
it takes an african mahogany tree approximately_______ years to grow to full maturity.
500
wood caskets are generally considered to have an inside standard length dimension of
6 feet 3 inches
infant caskets generally increase in length increments by
6 inches
an average adult-sized casket made of wood will have the following dimensions
75"L x 22"W
an average adult sized casket made of metal will have the following dimensions
78"L x 23" W
in 1879 a man developed a metal burial dome that locked onto a base that was placed in the grave. This also provided protection from grave robbers. this man was
George W. Boyd
these types of caskets often may not have handles
Jewish
the word "casket" comes from the french word "casse" which means
a chest for valuable possessions
a burial vault that seals by trapping air inside a dome that is placed over the base is said to be
air seal vault
a container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering that is used for shipping casketed remains by an airplane is called
air tray
a container consisting of a wooden tray with cardboard covering for the casket that is used for shipping casketed remains by air is called
air tray
a material formed by melting two or more metals together is called a/an:
alloy
An unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior , which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed wood or composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials is called
alternative container
the lining attached to the underside of the foot panel or part of the throw that extends down into the casket is called
apron
a memorial marker that consists of a top piece supported by two standards that is generally used to identify family burial plots or used in conjunction with a family monument is called
bench marker
a unit of measure that is equal to a piece of lumber one foot square and one inch thick is referred to as a/an:
board foot
the material that drapes the inside perimeter of a casket is called
body lining
a twilled, napped, woolen or worsted fabric with a smooth, lustrous face and dense texture that is sometimes used to cover less expensive caskets is called
broadcloth
an alloy of copper, tin and sometimes zinc is reffered to as
bronze
a metal finish that is created by scratching the bare metal with an abrasive material is called
brushed
the focal part of the interior of the casket which fills the inside of the crown is called the
cap panel
iron that is melted and then poured into a mold and allowed to cool is referred to as
cast iron
wood is composed of thousands of hollow cells made up of a material called:
cellulose
a monument erected to the memory of the deceased and NOT placed over the human remains of the deceased is called
cenotaph
the process of removing dirt, smoothing the casket and sharpening the detail after a cast bronze casket is given an acid bath is referred to as:
chasing
a grave liner that consists of six or eight slabs of concrete that are placed in the grave around the casket is called
concrete sectional
a malleable, ductile element that has a reddish, brown color is called:
copper
a copper casket that is made by taking a core and immersing it in liquid through which an electrical current is passed causing elements in the liquid to adhere to the outside of the core is called:
copper deposit
this component portion of the casket interior lines the rim of the ogee
cove
a metal finish created by coating the metal with paint that will crinkle as it dries is called
crinkled
this portion of the casket cap includes everything above the ogee
crown
which of the following is a component of the cap element:
crown
a burial vault that seals by an epoxy compound with a tongue and groove closure AND traps a bubble of air underneath a dome is said to be a/an
double seal vault
the property of being easily shaped or molded is referred to as:
ductile
a fabric that has a raised design pressed int the material is
embossed
the portion of the casket interior that extends over the top body molding is called
extendover
this portion of the casket interior covers the body ledge
extendover
united states standard gauge measures this type of metal
ferrous
a metal that pertains to or is derived from iron is called a/an
ferrous metal
if the cast of every casket in a firm is marked up by $500.00 over the wholesale price the firm is using what pricing method
fixed dollar
a small headstone that is set with its top level with the surrounding terrain is called
flush marker
this item is often made of plastic, metal or fabric that serves a utility function of covering the area where the roll is anchored
fold
in which style of casket might a blanket be used
full couch
which type of casket will be more likely to employ an inner panel
full couch
a casket that has a rubber gasket that fills the area between the body of the casket and the cap when the casket is closed is called
gasketed
if you subtract the least value from the greatest value of caskets the funeral practitioner gets
graduated declining method
a metal finish that has the appearance of the surface of the casket having been struck with a ball-pen hammer is called
hammertone
all of the following are accepted items to place a casket on for display purposes EXCEPT
hand truck
the wood that comes from a broad-leaved, deciduous tree is
hardwood
this item is added to the cap for strength and rigidity
header
a casket that is sealed by the cap and the body of the casket being welded or soldered together is called
hermetically sealed
the portion of the casket interior that covers the area where the cap of the casket attaches and extends from the roll to become part of the body lining is called
hinge cover
why is steel galvanized
increases resistance to rust
A silvery-white metal that is very malleable and is considered ductile and will readily oxidize when moist is called:
iron
a finish that is generally applied to plywood or composition board caskets in which a thin piece of wood is glued to the outer surface of the plywood or composition board is called
laminate finish
a closing mechanism that involves a lever located at the side of the casket that moves a locking bar along the length of the casket effectively locking the casket is called
lever lock
this substance helps bind cellulose fibers
lignin
a fabric made from flax that is noted for its coolness, luster and strength is called
linen
pressed paper in sheet form is used for backing materials for caskets is called
masselin
a finish that is given to natural wood caskets that involves staining the casket and then giving it a smooth finish is called
matte finish
a finish give to a wood casket that involves staining the wood then polishing the finish is called
natural finish
a metal that does not contain any iron or steel is called a/an:
non-ferrous metal
which of the following is not part of the casket body
ogee
this portion of the casket interior is for aesthetic covering if the foot cap
overlay
burial vaults are generally finished on the outside for one of two reasons. Which one of the following finishes is generally applied for decoration
painting
which of the following is not a type of casket bar hardware
pall
a material used in construction that consists of wood chips that are glued and pressed together is referred to as:
particle board
a material used in construction that consists of thin layers of wood glued and pressed together is called
plywood
a leak resistant zippered bag that is used to contain a human body and body fluids and is mainly used for removal of the dead human body
pouch
concrete burial vaults are generally made in one of the two forms. one form has a system of steel, netting or some other material that is added to give strength to the concrete. this is called
reinforced burial vault
a casket constructed from more than one type of hardwood but is constructed entirely from hardwood is referred to as
salix
a fabric woven to create a smooth, lustrous face and dull back, usually made from rayon or silk is called
satin
a casket interior style in which the material is drawn or gathered on parallel fashion using a multiple head sewing machine is called
shirred
wood that comes from a coniferous tree is called
softwood
an alloy of steel that contains chromium and nickel is
stainless steel
casket beds are often found in the following styles
stationary and adjustable
grave liners are made of several different materials. which of the following IS NOT a material of which grave lines are commonly made of
steel
a casket interior in which the material is tightly drawn, giving a smooth stretched appearance is called
tailored
a casket that must be sealed by screwing individual threaded fasteners along the circumference of the casket is said to close by
threaded fasteners
another name of the overlay is the
throw
the aesthetic covering used for the foot cap or inner foot panel of a casket is
throw
a casket is designed to perform a function for the living. the function performed is
to provide a lasting memory picture
the casket performs a duty for the deceased. this duty is
to provide an appropriate final tribute
a burial vault that seals by using an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue in groove closure at the top of the burial vault is said to be
top seal vault
an outer enclosure that is utilized for the protection of a casketed remains during transportation is called
transfer container
this style of casket interior has the following verities biscuit and carriage
tufted
a fabric made from silk, rayon and possible cotton made with a nap is called
velvet
this type of casket interior material is found in the verities of dull-pile and transparent
velvet
a coffin can be distinguished from a casket in that a coffin is
wider at the shoulders that at the head and feet
all of the following are types of softwood that we discussed in class except
willow
copper that has been rolled into sheets is called
wrought coper
a bluish white metal that does not rust is
zinc
metal burial vaults in the united states are generally made of all of the following materials EXCEPT
zinc
steel is iron that contains any of the following EXCEPT
zinc
