the FTC states that a casket is..

a rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal or like materials and ornamented and lined with fabric.

casket shells are constructed from from a variety of materials which include..

wood, metal, polymer plastics and fiberglass

softwood species are...

gymnosperms are coniferous (cone-bearing) trees with needles or scale like foliage, like pines or cedars.

hardwood species are...

angiosperms- broad leaved deciduous trees, that annually loose thir leaves. like oaks and maples

wood caskets wil require ___ to ___ board feet of lumber with some units incorporating up to ____ board feet.

130 to 150 and up to 300 board feet

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a case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoid in shape...	coffin
a casket performs the same function as the coffin, but assumes a _______ form and is the generally preferred style of burial container in North America.	rectilinear
the FTC states that a casket is..	a rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal or like materials and ornamented and lined with fabric.
the word casket alternatively defined as a small box for jewels, implies that the contents therein are of a...	precious and valuable nature
the first United States Patent protecting a coffin of this nature was issued to ___________________ in 1836 for his "metallic coffin"	james gray
many of the cabinet makers turned into...	undertakers
casket shells are constructed from from a variety of materials which include..	wood, metal, polymer plastics and fiberglass
the two dominant materials used in casket manufacturing are..	wood and metal
no two wood caskets, even when made from the same tree are..	identical
wood is made up of hollow cells formed from tiny cellulose fibers and it is estimated that over _______ of these fibers can be found in a one inch square block of wood.	three million
these fibers and the cells are they form are held together by a tenacious, naturally waterproof but flexible glue like substance known as..	lignin
there are two KINDS OF WOOD to be found in any given species of tree..	heartwood and softwood
typically is the tree's best quality wood and found in the center of the tree..	heartwood
the cells of _____________ though they may store sugars, are no longer actively participating in the day to day life functions of the tree.	heartwood
heartwood cells are saturated in _________ that may make the wood slightly darker in color; these _________ also make the heartwood more decay resistant.	resins
a term that referes collectively to the layers of wood found between the heartwood and the bark of the tree..	sapwood
sapwood is usually lighter in color than _________ wood	heartwood
the cells of sapwood are the tree's _________system engaged in the ongoing life functions of the tree, circulating water and nutrients.	vascular
of the two kinds of wood, ____________ is the preferred material for casket production	heartwood
species of wood...	hardwood and softwood
softwood species are...	gymnosperms are coniferous (cone-bearing) trees with needles or scale like foliage, like pines or cedars.
hardwood species are...	angiosperms- broad leaved deciduous trees, that annually loose thir leaves. like oaks and maples
redwood is a __________ that is extremely resistant to decay and is also soft and weak	softwood
to describe a hardwood casket that has been made of a variety of hardwood species including poplar, willow or cottonwood is known as? in other words the component parts of a single casket will not necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood	select hardwood or salix
pine is a...	softwood
black walnut is the most __________ raw material used in casket production	costly
maple is a...	hardwood
oak is a...	hardwood
poplar is a..	hardwood
walnut is a...	hardwood
birch is a...	hardwood
cherry is a....	hardwood
mahogany is a...	hardwood
wood caskets wil require ___ to ___ board feet of lumber with some units incorporating up to ____ board feet.	130 to 150 and up to 300 board feet
a board foot is a unit of dimensional measurement, equal to a piece of lumber..	12' square and 1'thick
made by uniting superimposed layers of different materials would be.. typically the uppermost (visible) layer is of finer quality than the less expensive base material.	laminates
created by gluing a thin layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to an inferior wood..	wood veneer
corrugated fiberboard or cardboard is used as a basic construction material in many cremation containers and is widely used as an upholstery backing material in all _______	types of caskets
particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue, together with heat and pressure is known as...	composition board
thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will always be used..	plywood
a term that refers to a product that is in fact all wood (with the exception of some hardware components) but utilizes wood by products such as particle board..	all wood
refers to a product that, excepting some hardware components, is made from solid wood pieces; the casket shell has no components formed from wood by products..	solid wood
metal caskets are available in a variety of...	species
metal can be crafted into a wide variety of shapes and can be given an unlimited range of...	finishing options
what are the two kinds of wood that can be found in any given species of a tree...	heartwood and softwood
most wood caskets are constructed of solid wood utilizing planks between _____ and _____ inches in thickness...	1" and 4"
the production of a good quality wood casket can require up to ______	300 board feet
a board foot is a unit of dimensional measurement equal to a piece of lumber...	12" square and 1" thick
the types of metals used for casket making can be divided into ____ groups...	two
ferrous metal is...	any metal formed from iron
steel or stainless steel are considered to be...	ferrous metal
iron is a metallic, silver-white element that is easily formed and shaped, it...	rust easily and is magnetically attractive
any metal which is not formed from iron is considered to be..	non-ferrous metal
two or more elements fused together by melting is known as an...	alloy
a metal alloy consisting mainly of iron and carbon; used in caskets it is low in carbon which keeps it soft (mild) and malleable...	steel
commercial steel contains carbon in an amount up to ____ as an essential alloying constituent.	1.7%
due to the presence of carbon in the alloy, ordinary steel is alternatively called...	carbon steel
carbon steel caskets are classified according to their...	gauge
a measurement of the thickness of metals...	gauge
gauge is roughly equated to..	the number of sheets of metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness.
the lower the gauge #...	the thicker the steel
20 gauge steel is thinner than..	16 gauge steel
gauge "abbr" is..	ga
gauge is actually an abbreviation of..	united states standard gauge
steel caskets are commonly constructed of...	16, 18 and 20 gauge steel
caskets of 20 gauge steel represent the more...	economically priced metal units available
most often formed in a square -corner design, they typically feature rayon twill or crepe interior linings.	20 gauge casket
the mid line of steel casket value is represented by those of the ________ they are typically lined with higher quality textiles and feature a higher standard construction and attention to detail than their 20 gauge cousins	18 gauge steel
caskets of _____ steel are considered to be the finest available within the carbon steel range; they are costly to produce, frequently featuring round corner designs and are usually lined with better quality velvets.	16 gauge
steel that has been coated with zinc (a bluish-white, rustless metallic element) for increased resistance to rust is known as..	galvanized
galvanization is infrequently seen in casket construction production today, but is commonly employed in the manufacturing of....	steel burial vaults
a metal alloy of steel, chromium and sometimes nickel: noted for its ability to resist rust...	stainless steel
it's important to note that stainless steel is not.. However, it is rust resistant.	rustproof
stainless steel is sometimes abbr. as	SST
the two basic types of stainless stell enjoying widespread use in casket manufacturing is...	ferritic and austenitic
ferritic stainless steel, an alloy often referred to as...	400 series or 409 stainless is a basic grade of stainless steel with good corrosion resistance properties.
11-0 or 12-0	the first number refers to the alloy's chromium content, while the second number represents the alloys nickel content
austenitic stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, represents a significant increase in quality when compared to..	400 series stainless
austenitic is sometimes referred to as..	300 series or 304 stainless
a magnet will stick to 400 series stainless still, it will not be attracted to 300 series stainless (t/f)	true
austenitic is sometimes called...	18-8 stainless
in casket production the two non-ferrous metals commonly utilized are..	copper and bronze
copper and bronze represent..	the high end of the metal casket price and quality spectrum and are both considered to be semi-precious metals
non-ferrous metal caskets are differentiated by..	weight expressed in ounces per square foot aka: brown & sharpe gauge
a bronze or copper casket will usually be identified as..	32 ounce or 48 ounce referring to the wrought material used to construct the casket shell
when speaking of non-ferrous metal caskets, the greater the number of ounces per square foot..	the thicker the metal ised to produce the casket
copper is not an alloy but..	a natural occuring element
when exposed to moisture..	copper does not rust
caskets formed from copper fall into one of two categories:	wrought copper or copper deposits
wrought copper caskets are formed from..	coper metal rolled into sheets
copper deposit caskets is a casket made from..	a solid core of copper metal to which copper ions are combined by an electrolytic process
bronze is...	a metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and sometimes zinc comprising the other 10%
like copper, bronze is..	non-rusting
bronze possess far greater durability and strength than copper (t/f)	true
bronze caskets are seen in two varieties..	wrought bronze and cast bronze
the wrought bronze casket is formed from..	bronze metal formed into sheets
the cast bronze casket is formed from MOLTEN which is...	bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool
a casket of cast bronze can weigh over ______	1,000 pounds
a material consisting of very fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins is..	fiberglass
fiberglass caskets are very lightweight, relatively strong and can be given a wide variety of finishes such as...	paint, faux woodgrain, and faux marble
plastic less frequently seen in casket shells and more commonly used in hardware components,	is a synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened.
polymer	a compound similar in appearance to plastic, that has a high molecular weight creating an extremely durable substance.
non-ferrous metal caskets are distinguished by weight expressed in ounces per square foot; this expression of thickness is known as the...	brown & sharpe gauge
stainless steel is a metal aloy of steel, chromium and sometimes...	nickel
a term that refers collectively to the component parts of the casket comprised of the cap (lid) and body of the casket...	shell
the topmost portion of the casket shell, including the ogee, crown, pie and header is...	cap
sometimes called the rim, is an S shaped molding that is a component of the casket cap..	ogee
the uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim; it can also be considered everything above the rim of the cap..	crown
the wedge-shaped portion of the cap at each end of the crown..	pie or fishtail
that portion of the cap/lid that is constructed into caskets that display a cut top; it provides strength/rigidity at the point of the transverse cut.. this is referred to as the..	header, bridge or cap filler
the turned under edge or horizontal portion of the rim which comes into contact with the gasket (if one is used) or body ledge flange (top body molding flange).. this is called	ogee flange or rim flange
is exclusively found on gasketed caskets, is an integral part of the foor panel header on gasketed caskets; the function is to hold the transverse gasket to seal the space between the head and foot caps of the casket..	gasket channel or transverse gasket
the turned under edge or horizontal portion of the header..	header flange
in the case of a non-gasketed cut-top casket, all components are used with the exception of the...	gasket channel and header flange
a full couch casket cap utilizes only the..	ogee flange, ogee, crown and pie
that portion of the casket shell containing the top body molding, body panels, base molding and casket bottom.. (the portion of the casket that actually receives and holds the the body of the deceased)	body
the molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels..	body ledge or top body molding
these compose the sides and ends of the casket and are referred to as the..	body panels
the moldings along the lowermost edge of the body panels..	base molding
the horizontal portion of the top body molding (body ledge) where the gasket is placed on gasketed caskets..	body ledge flange or top body molding flange
the handles, ornamental fixtures, and their fittings that are attached to the casket shell are known as...	hardware
substitutes for hardware would be..	handles, fittings, enhancements, or decorative elements
swing bar handles..	seen in both full-length and single (individual) styles, are moveable casket handles with hinged arms.
a non-moveable casket handle..	stationary bar
that part of the casket handle that is attached to the casket body..	lug or ear
the part of the casket handle that attaches the bar to the lug	arm
that part of the casket handle, attached to the lug or arm, which is grasped by the casket bearer..	bar
the decorative or ornamental part of the casket handle that covers the exposed ends of the bar..	the tip
a single handle in which the lug, arm and bar are combined in one unit..	bail handle
an optional part of the hardware that is attached to the four corners of the body panels..	corner
hardware components of metal are either...	cast or stamped
cast hardware is formed...	the most expensive hardware production method in which molten metal is poured into a mold, allowed to cool, and then removed from the mold.
stamped hardware..	is the result of hardware production method of lesser expense whereby the casket hardware sections are pressed out on a hydraulic prees
stamped hardware components are found on..	less expensive caskets
plastic hardware, seen most frequently in corners, lugs and tips is formed using the..	the plastic extrusion molding process
a method of molding plastic by injecting molten plastic into a die.	plastic extrusion molding
the uppermost part of the cap is known as the..	crown
the casket _________ refers collectively to the cap and body of the casket	shell
the _________ is the top most part of the casket shell, and includes the ogee, crown, pie, and header	cap
a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit and which raises in one piece..	perfection full couch
a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown and pies are fomred as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two-piece lid for the casket.	perfection half couch
inside the caskets cap is the...	cap panel
the focal part of the interrior which fills the inside portion of the crown, sometimes bordered by the roll (cove); may be reffered to as the panel. this is known as the..	cap panel
a 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..	inner panels
also known as the roll or puffing, is a component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (ogee) and surrounds the cap panel..	cove
also called the gimp, is a strip of metal, plastic or cloth that is attached to the inside panel, covering the area at which point the roll (cove) is anchored to the cap.	fold
the aestheitic covering for the foot cap (of the 1/2 couch) or inner foot panel of the (full couch) casket.. this is known as the	overlay, overthrow or throw
the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket and or a component part of the throw (overlay) which extends downward into the body of the casket	apron, overlaay skirt or skirt
the portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding for aesthetic value...	extendover
the portiom of the casket interior covering the hinges that attach the casket cap to the casket body; usually extends from the (bottom) roll and becomes part of the body lining.	hinge cover or hinge skirt
the portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed..	bed
interior cloth or material which covers the mattress or bedding of the casket..	mattres cover
material that drapes the inside perimiter of the body of the casket..	body lining
a piece of fabric used to cover the body of the deceased, especially the lower legs and feet..	blanket
the hinge cover conceals the knee brace that supports the open casket (t/f)	false
casket lining materials cosist of..	crepe, velvet, satin linen and linen weaves, twill weaves and muslin
a word derived from latin for "crisp" is a thin, crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton or wool. very commonly used lining material and is typically found in low-to mid range caskets..	crepe
found in mid to upper range casketes - a fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon, with a nap..	velvet
a plush, downy, soft surface texture..	nap
two main types of velvet have been used in casket interiors..	dull-pile and transparent
is fairly thick, has a dull or matt appearence, and is relatively expensive..	dull-pile
lighter in weight, has a slight sheen, and is slightly transparent..	transparent velvet
a fabric wooven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back and can be made from silk, nylon, rayon, or polyester	satin
a fabric made from flax; noted for its strength, coolness, and luster.	linen
fabrics wooven to look like linen and used as a casket lining material..	linen weave
depending upon the specific style, anywhere from 12 to 15 yards of textiles may be used to comlete the casket lining (t/f)	true
a textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to give an appearance of diagnol lines...	twill weave
a very basic, plain woven cottom fabricc, and is most freequently used in the lining of the Orthodox Jewish casket or arron and for making burial shrouds..	muslin
backing and padding materials consist of..	cardboard, plastic, masselin, excelsior, cotton and other synthetic textiles
those which literally back the casket lining, giving it body and support, and include cardboard, masselin and plastic which are known as...	backing materials
backing materials are those which literally back the casket lining giving it _________ and include cardboard, masselin, and plastic	body and support
cardboard and thermoformed plastics are freequently used as backing materials helping to form...	the cove or roll and cap panels
pressed paper in sheet form; it suports the lining materials, particularly in the areas of the hinge cover and body lining , and in some cases, helps conceal the transparency of some lower grade fabrics.	masselin
padding materials include... (they are found in areas where the deceased or purchasing consumer is likely to touch: the bed, pillow, throw, and sometimes the extendover puffing)	excelsior, cotton, polyetelyne foam, and spun polyester
commonly uaed as padding materials in lower-end caskets, cost effective and could be seen as advantageous in that they readily absorb stray fluids, they possess the disadvandtages of low resiliency and lack of softness..	shredded paper and excelsior or wood wool (wood that has been shredded into spagetti-like strings)
there are _________ basic styles of casket interior styles	five
shirred, crushed, tufted, tailored, and semi-tailored are all..	interior casket styles
a style in which the material is drawn or gathered in a parallell fashion in a multiple needle head sewing process...	shirred (sounds like bird)
shirred interiors are freequently found in.....	low to mid grade caskets
a form of casket interior created by placing the lining material on a metal form, weights added, the material steamed, and then attached to a suitable upholstery (backing) material	crushed
depending upon the speciffic style, anywhere from 12-15 yards of textiles may be used to complete the casket lining (t/f)	true
crepe is commonly used to line the most expensive caskets (t/f)	false
"nap" referes to a plush, downy, soft surface texture, like that found on velvet.. (t/f)	true
a tightly drawn form of casket interior style describes the ________ interior	tailored
linen is a fabric made from....	flax
is a basic, plain-wooven cotton fabric, and is most freequently used in the lining of the Orthodox Jewish casket..	muslin
backing materials give body and support to the material lining the casket (t/f)	true
the shirred interior is astyle in which the material is drawn or gathered in a parallell fashion in a multiple needle head sewing machine. (t/f)	true
describes a combination of a tailored interior with one or more other styles of interior..	semi-tailored
a removable and interchangeable item designed to fit into the casket's cap panel is the" " cap panel	specialty head panel or specialty cap panel
this interior is usually applied to the better mid-and upper range caskets. this style is created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken forming small, raised puffs...	tufted
the two most freequently employed varieties of the tufted style are..	carriage tufting (bugy tufting), resembling a diamond like pattern and biscuit tufting, which resembles rows of squares
difficult and somewhat costly to produce is the _______ a tightly drawn form of casket interior style.	tailored interior
a tailored interior appears very.. (tends to be a more expensive interior style)	plain simple, and dignified, and therein lies its appeal; its free of the "frillies" and busy appearance for which some families express their dislike.
a combunation of a tailored interior with one or more other styles of interior, for effect.. for example: a casket with an extendover and a throw in a tailored style, while the pillow and cap panel are tufted	semi-tailored
many caskets will incorporate ____ or more different interior styles	two
removable/ interchangeable item designed to fit into the casket's cap, the panel provides the oppurtunity for value added personalization by allowing a family to replace the stock cap panel incorporating a theme or motif that reflect the decedent.	specialty head panel/ specialty cap panel
metal caskets are generally finished in a manner similar to..	a process used by automobile manufactuers
wood caskets are typically seen in the following basic catagories of finish:	unfinished, natural finish, painted, laminated, and cloth covered
the __________ casket receives no finishing steps (stain, polish, etc) beyond an initial sanding, and has a simple plain appearance. many Orthodox Jewish caskets feature this type of finish..	unfinished
the vast majority of caskets receive a...	natural finish
natural finish meaning..	that whether the casket is stained or not, the casket surface will be smoothly sanded and varnished.
the natural casket finish may appear to be..	quite shiny (polished) or very dull or anywhere inbetween
a surface made smooth and glossy, usually by friction; brought to a highly developed, finished or refined state; burnished. this is an example of..	a gloss or polished finish
the polised finish is indeed a labor intesive finish with...	multiple coats of varnish
a low luster finish in comparison to the polished finish would be a...	semi-gloss finish
a type of semi-luster or semi-gloss casket finish that is smooth with well defined fine lines or striations.	satin finish
essentially the opposite of the polished finish, it is free of gloss and has a dull, lusterless surface...	matte or flat finish
some casket manufactueres wil describe a particular finish as "_________" this finish falls somewhere between a matte and a semi-gloss, depending on the manufactuer	candleglow
wood caskets were commonly painted until the early 20th century.. what colors were they?	black for adults and white for children
wood casket's may be laminated with other materials such as..	wood veneers, or vinyl
the application of laminates typically allows for a finished casket to give the impression that it is....	constructed of a higher quality wood than is actually the case, while at the same time being less expensive.
one casket variety with a type of laminated finish is the...	cloth covered
for many years cloth covered caskets were considered to be..	top of the line
over the years, cloth covered casket's have become the...	minimum offering in most funeral director's selection rooms and the subject of a number of disparging euphemisms
today's cloth covered casket is routinely made from...	pine. plywood, or fibercardboard, then covered in cloth that is either smooth or embossed
material having designs raised above the surface is known as..	embossed
commonly used casket covering materials include..	broadcloth, canvas, doeskin, felt, and plush
a twilled, napped woolen or worsted fabric with a smooth, lustrous face and dense texture; usually made of cotton, silk, rayon wooven in a plain or rib weave with a soft, semi-gloss finish. its very durable and easily recognizeable..	boradcloth
a firm, closely wooven cotton fabric; again an easily recognized and durable textile..	canvas
a heavy, durable cotton fabric with a short 1/8in or less velvety nap on one side, also defined as a wooven cloth with a suede-like appearance with a nap of less than 1/8 inch	doeskin (moleskin)
the term doeskin...	can generically refer to any cloth covered casket
ow made mostly of cotton or polyester, felt was originally made from wool mixed with horse hair, has a short hair nap..	felt
a wooven cloth with a nap exceeding 1/8in also known as a "high pile" fabric, it is freequently embossed and is most commonly used as a covering for children's cloth covered caskets.	plush
some less expensve metal caskets receive a..	matte or crinkled finish
many bronze, copper and stainless steel caskets (and increasing in number of 16,18, and 20 gauge steeel caskets) feature a ...	brushed finish
a process where bare metal is scratched with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained..	brushed finish
a brushed finish is not easily executed; skilled craftspeople are necessary, and they are often among the..	highest paid workers
a brushed finish casket will cost more to produce than an otherwise identical..	non-brushed casket
created when a base metal is coated by another metal via an electrolytic process (commonly called "electroplating")	platted finish
the most commonly plated caket cmponents are..	hardware items. usually lugs, arms, tips, and corners
less freequently a caskets body panels might be... where the finished casket appears to incorporate mirrors on the body paneles	plated
some of the least expensive metal caskets often receive a...	crinkled finish
an exterior casket finish in which the metal is coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries...	crinkled finish
a sprayed finih that has the appearance of small indentations inthe metal (as if struck by a ball-peen hammer); the indentations are in the paint and appear as the paint dries.	hammertone finish
some fiberglass caskets are finished in a faux-marble pattern; others may receive a...	wood grained finish
the matte flat finish is dull... (t/f)	ture
cloth that is embossed has designs raised above its surface (t/f)	true
the brushed / scratch finish is the result of a process where bare metal is scratched with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained.. (t/f)	true
the term "doeskin" generically referes to any cloth-covered casket. (t/f)	true
a plated finish is created when a base metal is coated by another metal via an __________ process..	electrolytic
the most commonly plated casket components are hardware items. (t/f)	true
doeskin is a heavy, durable cotton fabric with a short nap.. (t/f)	true
hammertone or crinkled finishes are applied to more expensive caskets.. (t/f)	false
the overall style of any casket is in large measure the result of combining two elements..	the style of cap opening and the basic design of the casket shell
there are essentially four cap styles, which include: all referrring to the manner in which the cap closes...	perfection full couch, perfection half couch, single hinged panel and the slip panel
the term "perfection distinguishes between the varieties most commonly used today..	and the older "half couch" and "full couch" casket designs
a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit and which raises in one piece. ( when open, the casketed remains are seen head to foot, unless an unner foot panel is used to cover the lower half of the body)	perfection full-couch
a casket in which the rim (ogee), crown and pies are formed as one unti with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two piece lid for the casket. (when viewed, the deceased is seen only from the waist up)	perfection half-couch
a casket in which the cap is in two pieces, the rim (ogee) and foot panel is (sic) one piece which is hinged to the top body molding and the head panel being the second piece which is hinged to the rim (ogee).	hinged cap, singe hinged pamel
a casket opening style in which the cap or lid as the head end of the casket is completely removed from the casket for the purpopse of viewing; the remains may be viewd from eeither side of the casket. (commonly in the Orthodox Jewish aaron..	slip panel design, which is almost exclusively in wood caskets
in addition to the manner in which the cap opens..	casket shells are further categrized by the designs applied to the ends of the casket, the style of the casket corners, and the profiles of the casket body panels
there are four casket shell design styles:	the elliptic, octagon, round corner and the square corner which are defined by the profiles of the caskets ends and corners and are best illustrated when viewed from above
a casket shell having ends in the shape of a 1/2 circle almost an exclusively femenine casket	elliptic "tub design due to the oval shape
a casket having eight angles or corners and therefore has eight sides or body panels... the vast majority of these style caskets are seen among inexpensive cloth covered units	octagon
casket shell featuring a curved corner profile.. slightly more expensive to produce	round corner design
casket shell designs are further differntiated by the shapes...	of the casket body panels
freequently utilized in the manufature of lower range cloth-covered caskets, a casket shell design in which the sides and ends of the casket body flare out from bottom to top, is narrower and shorter at the bottom thatn at the opening at the top	flaring square design
a casket body style with the body sides at a 90 angle to the bottom - similar is the state casket where the body panel are a 90 angle to the bottom and the corners form 90 angles also called verticle side square	vertical side
a design in which the bidy panels display the shape of an urn.. this design is typically seen within the upper range of any given construction material category..	urnside
methods of casket cap closure, which fall into two categories..	gasketed ot non-gasketed
a casket almost always, of metal or plastic polymer construction, that incorporates a rubber gasket, placed on the perimiter of the body ledge flange	gasketed
caskets that simply do not have a gasket feature; although some may be intended to perform the same function as a gasketed unit, they will go about achieving that purpose via alternative means,.	non-gasketed caskets
in a gasketed casket, the components of greatest importance are the..	hinges, locking mechanism and the gasket itself
the gasket is..	a one piece molding of rubber
ridges and depressions are often formed into the gasket to improve its...	efficacy
the gasket is adheres to the body ledge flange; in the case of the haf-couch...	a secondary transverse gasket lies atop the gasket channel found on the foot cap header
when the casket is closed, the gaskets are..	held in place by the ogee flange and, when applicable the transverse gasket flange found on the head cap header
the locking mechanisms found on gasketed caskets vary in design depending on the manufactuer, but two basic principles are commonly used..	the sliding lock bar and the lever lock
located beneath and behind the casket body ledge, the sliding lock bar is a bar, usually of stamped sttel, which has been designed to incorporate wedges and is attached to an assembly that allows...	the bar to travel back and forth
the process of closing the casket is accomplished by means of a key..	usually an elaborately handled allen wrench, that when turned causes the bar to travel or slide and engage eyes or striker pins located on the ogee flange drawing the cap to the body
the keys insertion point will likely be found in the top body molding at the foot end of the casket "end lock" or..	at the middle front of the casket "side lock or front lock"
the lever lock is a less expensive method by which the cap is drawn tightly to the body. (t/f)	true
a final method of closure involvs the use of threaded fsteners, these are known as.... this is the method also utilized by the ziegler case	threaded fastener or a screw type fastener
caskets laking gaskets often use on of two methods to secure the closed cap to the body which are..	latch closure and threaded fastener
uses a simple spring loaded latching mechanism similar to that found in a jewlery box... this method is used on wood caskets and on inexpensive metal caskets	the latch closure
a thumbscrew extends from the crown into the ogee, were its received by a threaded metal sleeve..	threaded fastener
there are two varieties of closure utilized by some non-gasketed caskets that attempt to ensure tht the caket is resistant to the entrane of soil and water... commonly seen when used to close two piece infant caskets and burial vaults	chemical compounds like butyl tape or epoxies and freequently used with a toungue and groove design incorporated into the cap body
some metal caskets are...	hermetically sealed
to be made airtigt; impervious to external influences; completely sealed by fusion or soldering... this method was used to seal massive cast bronze caskets	hermetically sealed
the _______ is a casket in which the ogee, crown and pies are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two piece lid for the casket..	perfection half couch
urnside casket shell designs may have either square or round corners. (t/f)	true
a shell amnufactured in the elliptic style will appear a casket having ends in the shape of a half circle... (t/f)	true

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