funeral merchandising test 2
octagon
8 corner angles more popular in Australia and Europe
crepe
a thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool less expensive interior
What is saying the word protective a violation of the FTC funeral rule?
inappropriate and discouraged in the funeral profession $2,400 fine consumers will hear definitely protect their loved one
side (front) lock
insertion point for the key is in the middle front of the casket
painted finish
least common design or picture painted directly on casket
shirred
material is gathered as multiple needles pass over it
linen
strength, coolness, and luster
header flange (bridge flange, cap filler flange)
the turned under edge or horizontal portion of the header
velvet
thicker. more expensive material type
crown/swell
top most part of the casket cap from rim to rim
casket cap/lid
top most part of the casket shell
egg shell
very low luster appearance of an actual egg shell
laminated
wood laminate or veneer thin piece of higher quality wood is placed over inferior wood core material
bridge/head/cap filler
(found only in the caps of cut-top caskets) this component helps to display a cut top, provides strength and rigidity at the point of the transverse cut and is seen in pairs, one at end and one at foot
short bar/chest handle
3 separate handles on each side of casket stationary or swing
perfection full couch casket
A casket designed to display the deceased from head to foot rim, crown, and pie formed as one unit raised together in one piece
Cap bracket cover/knee brace cover
An aesthetic covering - a sleeve - for that piece of hardware that helps to maintain the cap of an open casket in position
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.
cloth covered wood casket
Ulysses S. Grant buried in 1885 embossed has some type of design or stamp in the material smooth gives a flat even surface
satin
a fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back inexpensive
linen weave
a fabric woven to look like linen used as casket lining material
Body ledge (top body molding)
a molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels
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
child vaults
a. 23 inches in width by 60 inches in length
copper vaults
a. Gauge but their weight is about 80 ½ ounces per square foot
outer burial container dimensions
a. Measured from inside b. 30 inches wide and 86 inches long and 24 ½ inches wide center height c. Standard will accommodate standard casket d. Oversized vaults begin with the dimensions of 36 inches width by 92 inches length and 42 by 92
fiber glass and polymer vaults
a. Non as commonly used, building more attraction b. So many options; appealing that are extremely lightweight, but they provide the same protective options c. Typically weight 100-140 pounds and the construction material used to make them have very long life spans
burial vaults
all outer burial containers are not vaults, but all vaults are outer burial containers concrete, metal, polymers, and fiberglass; provide sealing capabilities and lined and have sealers; increases strength of container and reduces intrusion of exterior elements
outer burial containers
any container designated for the placement in the grave around the casket burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners
What is runside or struckside molding?
applies to wooden caskets and the molding is as separate piece of wood that is nailed or glued to the body
cove/roll/puffing
area that lines the ogee/rim and surrounds the casket cap
brushed finish
bare metal is scratched with abrasive material, then finished or smoothed until a high gloss finish is obtained
sprayed finish
bare metal is sprayed directly with liquid paint colors, tints, hues, and color gradient to delivering an appealing appearance
plated finish
base metal is coated by another metal. "deposit"
state design/ vertical side square
body panels and corners from 90 degree angles
urnside design
body panels are shaped like cremation urns
impact load
brief powerful applications of force, such as when dirt is dumped back in to the grave and packed down. Extremely brief, so impactful, could fracture a non-reinforced outer burial container
Flaring square design
casket shell is thinner and shorter at the bottom then at the top opening Typically we see this design in overweight caskets.
round
circular ends
semi-tailored
combination of tailored and shirred
hermetically sealed
completely seals a metal casket by bonding or soldering to join all joints producing a air tight closure
body panels
compose the sides and ends of the casket shell
polymer
compound similar in appearance to plastic that has a high molecular weight creating an extremely durable substance
semi-gloss
considered medium luster distinct and noticeable shine and brilliance
sectional/concrete sectional
consists of 6-8 slabs of unfinished concrete placed around the casket i. Held in place by interlocking grooves that are squeezed together tightly by the earth load ii. Religion, body or casket has direct contact with the ground
metal vaults
constructed from steel, stainless steel, and copper and they are typically weighted in gauge. a. 12 gauge steel vault is standard and this weighs around 425 pounds b. Significantly lighter in weight and makes them easier to store, transport, and handle c. Metal vaults are galvanized (coated with zinc) helps to increase its resistance to rust
tufted
creating by place a padding material between a lining material and a backing material which subsequent stitches and this forms raised puffs.
Perfection Half Couch Casket
designed to display deceased waist (hip) up ogee, crown, pie one unit transverse cut in the cap forming two pieces to the lid
swing bar
handle types that are movable can be full length or may be in the individual variety
What is classified as hardware? What is it manufactured from and what can it be finished in?
handles, decorative fixtures and their fittings manufactured from zinc, steel, lead, brass, wood, or plastic finish may be lacquered, sprayed, painted, natural wood, or hand carved, not present on every casket.
What is a gasket casket?
helps to insure that the gasket is properly pressed between the top body molding flange and the ogee or rim flange most common locking method is a metal bar that runs length of casket in a lock tube on the top of the body molding, bar is mechanically activated to slide from left to the right and engage wedges points into locking pins or studs on the ogee flange
higher the sheen
higher the shine
Gasket Channel/Transverse Gasket Channel
holds the gasket in place between the head and foot caps to seal the space between the two.
end lock gasket
insertion point is key and the key is a wrench is top body molding at the foot end of the casket
lever lock
less expensive method here is the mechanism is still attached to the body molding and these utilize multiple individually activated attachment points with each bringing the casket cap and body surfaces tightly together
outer burial container price list
list of all the outer burial containers and is usually typed or handwritten and that are normally offered by the funeral establishment and does not require special ordering regular ones that funeral home sells and can be handwritten or printed a. Must include name of funeral home b. The words "outer burial container price list" must be present c. Effective date of price list d. Description of exterior material of container listing e. Mandatory disclosure that must appear on this and this informs consumers that "outer burial containers generally not required by law, although many cemeteries may make them mandatory"
static load
long term load type continual load includes weight of dirt and soil above the container and the force of the dirt and soil which is on sides and bottom of container
satin sheen
low to mid range glossy appearance compared to a luster of a pearl
fiberglass
material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins
body lining
material which drapes the inside perimeter of the body of the casket
flat sheen
matte has no gloss or shine surface is dull, but smooth
What is milled molding?
molding on metal caskets
base molding/shell
molding on the lower most edge of the body panels
non gasket caskets latch closure
most common of the two and this is a simple spring loaded catching or latching mechanism; used on wood caskets as well as inexpensive metal caskets; clamp down
natural finish
most popular application of a stain to enhance the wood and grain, seal coat is applied to protect from
unfinished
no exterior finish, varnish, or paint
stationary bar
nonmovable handle some may be full length or single lacks arms
casket bottom
often very reinforced with transverse supports and in metal caskets it is strengthened with stiffeners which are structures stamped into the metal during the manufacturing process to make the casket more strong and rigid.
lug, ear, escutcheon
part of hardware attatched to body panel
bar
part of the hardware grasped by the casket or pall bearers and it covers the exposed ends of the bar
crushed
placing the lining material on a metal form adding weights and steaming the material, then attaching it to the backing
extendover/valance
portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding to add aesthetic value
body of casket
portion of the casket shell which contains the casket bottom part that holds decedent
arm
portion of the handle through the which bar passes only present on swing arm designs
ogee/rim
presents itself as a double curve formed by the union of a concave and convex line and this is designed in metal caskets to reduce excess weight and space "S" shaped molding
muslin
pressed paper in sheet form Plain woven cotton fabric Typically in used Aarons (orthodox Jewish caskets) and burial shrouds (common for muslims, washing, dressing and anointing)
blanket
provided in all full couch caskets used to cover the body of the deceased usually covering lower legs and feet
concrete vaults
reinforced with rebar; steel bar which is intended for the reinforcement in concrete construction: lugs which inhibits longitudinal movement which in turn increases strength of the unit and also increases water resistant. 2-3 inches thick and weigh in between 2000-3000 pounds
What is earth load?
represents force over containers
threaded fasteners
screw type faster usually found on wooden crates, metal transfer cases, or other transport containers
Why is sealed a better option of wording?
sealers are made of rubber material that will break down
Elliptic
shape of a half circle
high gloss
shiniest and most brilliant of all sheen applications generally limited to the precious metal casket options copper and bronze
differential load
short term extremely heavy loads. Dirt from an area being placed on top of the grave for a temporary amount of time. High impact
What is molding?
simple or quite decorative
pillow
supports head of decedent typically a cloth bag stuffed with filler material basic wedge clam foot pillows in full couch caskets
plastic
synthetic or natural, organic polymer that is shaped when soft and then hardened
twill weave
textile weave where the threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagonal lines
overlay/overthrow/throw
the aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket
tip
the decorative or ornamental part of the casket handle that covers the exposed ends of the bar
apron/skirt
the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the throw which extends downward into the body of the casket
Ogee flange (rim flange)
the turned under edge or horizontal portion of the rim which comes into contact with the gasket or body ledge flange (top body molding flange)
dome/bell
this has a dome or bell shaped top that is placed over the casket i. Casket directly touches bottom of grave
tailored
tighly stretched across the panel of the casket
air seal/ bell dome/ diving bell
two pieces; dome and a base; dome on top of base a seal in formed by utilizing air pressure that has been created: in order for this seal to properly work, the grave must be leveled
bail handle/ bail bar
type of handle usually found on the end of caskets Single handle where the lug, arm, and bar are all in one piece or unit Attached directly to the body panel Some may be American caskets but this more in common in European casket construction.
environmentally friendly (eco friendly)
utilizes products, services, and merchandise, free of toxic and hazardous which are either biodegradable or minimize the use of energy
pie/fishtail
wedge shaped portion of the cap or lid at each end of the crown this area is particularly crucial in wood caskets to help insure proper fit and attractive finish with very little filler.
dynamic load
weight of excavation driving over or parked on a grave while excavating another grave. Short term load type and depending on the size of the vehicle, the intensity varies
hinge cover/hinge skirt
which covers the hinges that attaches the casket cap to the casket body and extends from the roll to part of the body lining
