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10/15/2012

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Term
Differentiate between a casket and a coffin.
Definition
Coffin is anthropodial in shape where a casket is Rectangular.
Term
List the hardwood species.
Definition
Birch, Cherry, Oak, Maple, Popular, Mahogany, Walnut.
Term
List the softwood species.
Definition
Pine, Redwood, Cedar
Term
What is the most costly raw material for a casket?
Definition
Walnut
Term
Which wood species is considered the most durable?
Definition
Mahogany
Term
Define select hardwoods.
Definition
Constructed from a variety of hardwood species.
Term
What is another name for select hardwoods?
Definition
Salix
Term
Those caskets which are made by uniting superimposed layers of different materials.
Definition
Laminatees
Term
List two types of laminates.
Definition
Veneers and Artificial Laminates.
Term
The casket term which describes a type of casket in which a thin strip of superior grain wood is glued to a lesser quality wood.
Definition
Veneer
Term
Define what is meant by a solid wood casket.
Definition
Casket made from solid pieces of wood, on biproducts.
Term
Which metal is used in casket construction and is not an alloy?
Definition
Copper and Bronze.
Term
Particles of wood bonded together to construct a lightweight inexpensive casket is known as?
Definition
Composite Board or OSB
Term
What is the composition of a galvanized metal casket?
Definition
Steel coated in Zinc.
Term
Name two types of ferrous materials used for a casket construction.
Definition
Steel and Stainless Steel
Term
What does the term wrought copper casket mean?
Definition
Rolled copper sheets stamped together.
Term
What is the thickest steel used for metal casket construction?
Definition
16 gauge
Term
Identify the two metals used in casket construction which are non-ferrous?
Definition
Copper and Bronze
Term
Name the three gauges of metal used for casket construction.
Definition
16,18,20
Term
Bronze is an alloy of _____?
Definition
Copper and Zinc
Term
Stainless steel is an alloy made of?
Definition
Chromium and Nickle
Term
The most expensive method of production of a bronze casket is?
Definition
Cast Bronze
Term
Whcih grade of stainless steel is of higher quality?
Definition
300 grade
Term
Which metal due to its strength and cost is considered the premier metal casket?
Definition
Copper Deposit
Term
Which of the following is non-magnetic 16 gauge steel? 400 series stainless steel or 300 series stainless steel?
Definition
300 series stainless steel
Term
Non-ferrous metal caskets are measured in these units, rather then gauge
Definition
Ounces per square feet
Term
Whcih heavy durable casket exterior fabric has a short nap of less then 1/8th inch?
Definition
Doe Skin
Term
Casket exterior meterial which has a nap of over 1/8th inch is?
Definition
Plush
Term
Casket material which has a raised design on the cloth material?
Definition
Broadcloth
Term
A metal casket finish which uses abrasive material to create a design into the finish.
Definition
Brushed or Scratched
Term
A casket finish which has a high reflective quality and highly developed finish?
Definition
Gloss
Term
A finish which uses electrolytic process to coat a base material?
Definition
Plated
Term
A casket which has a dull lusterless surface is said to have this finish?
Definition
Matte
Term
An exterior casket finish in which the metal is coated with a substance that wrinkles when it dries?
Definition
Crinkled
Term
The type of finish on a wood casket which has some luster, but not a high luster?
Definition
Semi Gloss
Term
A casket such as an Aaron which has no stain or protective varnish applied?
Definition
Unfinished
Term
Identify three types of cloth used in casket exteriors?
Definition
Broadcloth, canvas, doeskin, felt, plush
Term
Crinkled finished are usually applied to what type of caskets?
Definition
Less expensive Metal
Term
A sprayed finish that has the appearence of small indentations in the metal?
Definition
Hammertoned Finish
Term
The wedge portion of the lid at the head and foot end of the casket.
Definition
Pie
Term
On what type of casket would you find a gasket channel?
Definition
Gasketed Casket/Sealing Casket
Term
The component parts of the casket(handles or fixtures) that are attached to the body/shell are known as?
Definition
Hardware
Term
A single handle in which the lug, arm, and bar are combined in one unit?
Definition
Bail Handle
Term
That portion of the handle on to which the casket bearers hold?
Definition
Bar
Term
The decorative part of the casket handle which covers the exposed ends of the bar?
Definition
Tip
Term
This hardware is the most expensive type of hardware to make?
Definition
Cast hardware
Term
A casket handle which is moveable with a hinged arm?
Definition
Swing bar
Term
The cap and body of a casket composed this portion of the casket?
Definition
Shell
Term
The cap is composed of which compenents?
Definition
Ogee, Pie, Crown, Leader, Ogee Flange, Gasket Channel, Header Flange
Term
A casket having ends which are shaped in a half circle?
Definition
Elliptic
Term
The style of casket on which the sides of the casket are in an urn pattern?
Definition
Urnside
Term
What is the most expensive shell design to produce?
Definition
Urnside round corner (bronze)
Term
A casket having eight angles or corners is said to be this style?
Definition
Octagonal
Term
A casket shell designed which the sides and ends are at right angles to each other?
Definition
Square corner
Term
A casket which the side body panels are at right angles to the bottom?
Definition
Verticle
Term
Name the different types of locking devices used for gasketed caskets?
Definition
Slidebar, lever lock, and threaded fastener
Term
Non-gasketed caskets use what types of closure methods?
Definition
Hermatically Sealed, Lever Lock, Latch, Chemical Compounds, Exposies
Term
Which type of non-gasketed closure method is said to be sealed?
Definition
Hermatically Sealed
Term
Which non-gasketed closure method uses a screw-type device?
Definition
Threaded Closure
Term
Chemical compounds closure method is usually found on what types of caskets?
Definition
Non-Gasketed and normally infant caskets
Term
Which method of closure is impervious to external influences and is completely sealed by fusion?
Definition
Hermatically Sealed
Term
When a flat rubber material is located on the top body molding flange of the casket shell?
Definition
Gasketed Casket
Term
How is the cap connected to the body of the casket shell?
Definition
Hinge
Term
Infant caskets increase in incriminates of?
Definition
6 inches
Term
What is the normal length of the inside dimension of a metal casket?
Definition
78" x 23"
Term
Caskets increase in width in increments of?
Definition
2 inches
Term
Caskets increase in length in increments of?
Definition
3 inches
Term
What is the normal width of the inside dimension of a wood casket?
Definition
75" x 22"
Term
The term which is defined by 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?
Definition
Apron
Term
Another name for the apron?
Definition
Skirt
Term
The term which is defined by the portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed?
Definition
Bed
Term
The term which is defined as the material which drapes the side perimeter of the body of the casket?
Definition
Body Lining
Term
The term which is defined by the focal part of the interior which fills the inside of the crown, sometimes bordered by the roll, and may be referred to as the panel?
Definition
Cap Panel
Term
The term which is defined by a fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon, with a nap?
Definition
Velvet
Term
The term which is defined by wood shavings and sometimes referred to as excelsior?
Definition
Wood Wool
Term
The term which is defined by a form of casket interior created by placing lining material on a metal form, weights added, the material steamed, and then attached to a suitable upholstery material?
Definition
Thermoform
Term
The term which is defined by the portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding for aesthetic value?
Definition
Extend over
Term
The term which is defined by a component part of the casket interior which is inside the foot portion of the cap?
Definition
Foot Panel
Term
The term which is defined by 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?
Definition
Fold
Term
The term which is defined by a component part of the casket interior which is inside the head portion of the cap, no distinction is made between the head panel and foot panel in full couch caskets?
Definition
Cap Panel
Term
The term which is defined by the portion of 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?
Definition
Hinge Cover
Term
Functional or ornamental covering that ususally covers the foot end of the casket in a full couch?
Definition
Cap Panel Insert
Term
Fabric made from flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and luster?
Definition
Linen
Term
Fabric woven to look like linen used as casket linen material.
Definition
Twill weaves
Term
Pressed paper in sheet form, used in casket construction as a backing?
Definition
Masselin
Term
The interior cloth or material which covers the mattress or bedding of the casket?
Definition
Inner Liner
Term
A casket in which the rim(ogee), crown, and pies are formed as one unit and which raises as one piece?
Definition
Full Couch Casket
Term
A casket in which the rim(ogee), crown and pies are formed as one unit with a transverse cut in the cap, forming a two piece lid for the casket.
Definition
Half Couch Casket
Term
A synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened?
Definition
Crushed
Term
Component part of the casket interior which lines the rim(ogee) and surrounds the cap panel?
Definition
Gimp
Term
Fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back?
Definition
Satin
Term
Combination of tailored interior with one or more other styles of interior for effect?
Definition
Semi-tailored
Term
Style of casket interior in which the material is drawn or gathered in parallel fashion in a particular sewing process?
Definition
Shirred
Term
Tightly drawn form of casket interior style.
Definition
Tailored
Term
Aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket?
Definition
Insert Panel
Term
Style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stiches taken, forming small raised puffs, carriage tufting and biscuit tufting are two mots common types used in caskets.
Definition
Tufting
Term
Textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to give an appearence of diagonal lines?
Definition
Carriage
Term
Another name for the cove?
Definition
Roll
Term
Another name for a gimp?
Definition
Fold
Term
Another name for the overlay?
Definition
Apron or Skirt
Term
Method of sealing a vault that utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of the vault onto the base of the vault.
Definition
Air Seal
Term
Lower or supporting part of a monument. In some monuments, there may be a first, second, and third base.
Definition
Base
Term
Type of cemetery memorial consisting of a top piece supported by two standards, used to identify family burial plots or used in conjunction with a family monument?
Definition
Bench
Term
Small headstone, set above ground, with a slightly slanting top?
Definition
Bevel
Term
Subdivision of a cemetery containing several lots?
Definition
Block
Term
An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies?
Definition
Space
Term
Monument erected to the memory of the dead, with the dead human body not present?
Definition
Cenotaphs
Term
Structure room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold created remains?
Definition
Crypt
Term
The top of an air seal burial vault which entraps air as it is put into position, it also supports the weight of the earth above?
Definition
Lid & Diving Bell Seal
Term
Method of sealing burial vaults that utilizes the principles of the air seal in conjunction with an epoxy material at the junction of the dome and the base of the vault?
Definition
Double Seal
Term
Inscritpion placed on a monument to commemorate the deeds of qualities of the departed.
Definition
Epithaphs
Term
Small headstone which is set with its top even with the surrounding terrain.
Definition
Flush
Term
Outer enclosure which offers protection for the earth load but without sealing qualities.
Definition
Grave Liner
Term
Grave space where two or more persons may be buried in grave liners which have been stacked on top of each other.
Definition
Companion
Term
Subdivision of a cemetery which consists of several grave spaces of interment spaces.
Definition
Lot
Term
Building containing crypts and niches for above ground burials.
Definition
Mausoleum
Term
A physical object that is designed for the purpose of remembering.
Definition
Statue
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