Other Subjects /Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Service Merchandising Chapters 1-3 Part 2
Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Service Merchandising Chapters 1-3 Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and facts about various types of wood used in funeral service merchandising, particularly focusing on hardwood and softwood species, their characteristics, and uses in casket manufacturing.
Board-leaved deciduous trees (annually lose their leaves) like oaks and maples. Account for about 40% of trees in the United States
Hardwood Species (Angiosperms)
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Board-leaved deciduous trees (annually lose their leaves) like oaks and maples. Account for about 40% of trees in the United States
Hardwood Species (Angiosperms)
Birtch Cherry Mahogany Maple Oak Poplar Walnut Pine Select Hardwood
Woods Commonly Used Today
Hardwood Found primarily in the eastern US Typically reaches a height between 60 and 70 feet. Strong, dense, and hard Fine, straight-to-wavy grain similar to maple Sapwood is white Heartwood is reddish brown Commonly used in furniture, doors, cabinetry
Birtch (Betula Genus)
Hardwood Common in eastern and midwestern US Height 60 to 80 feet Wood is relatively strong Very fine, straight grain and definite growth rings Sapwood is very white Red or reddish-brown heartwood Frequently finished in reddish stain Does well with a high gloss finish Easily recognized by general public Commonly used in fine furniture, cabinetry, veneers, and architectural moldings.
Cherry (Prunus genus)
Hardwood Three types commonly used today: South American (Swietenia), Philippine (Shorea), and African (Khaya). Some species can grow to over 140 feet Strong wood Reddish brown Fine, even grain, some (especially African) can show 'ribbon' graining and demands a premium price. Medium to heavy weight Frequently used in furniture, boats and musical instruments. Relatively expensive raw material Considered by many to be the ultimate hardwood used in casket manufacture.
Mahogany (Swietenia genus, Shorea genus, and Khaya genus)
Hardwood Most found in eastern US Grow from 60 to 120 feet in height Very strong Fine grain- frequently exhibits curious grain patterns known as bird's-eye, fiddleback, and curly. Varies from medium-hard to very hard Sapwood ranges from creamy white with a reddish-brown tint to grayish white Heartwood is light to very dark reddish-brown Public is generally familiar to this material Frequently used in flooring, kitchen cabinets, cutting blocks, and architectural millwork.
Maple (Acer genus)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Board-leaved deciduous trees (annually lose their leaves) like oaks and maples. Account for about 40% of trees in the United States | Hardwood Species (Angiosperms) |
Birtch Cherry Mahogany Maple Oak Poplar Walnut Pine Select Hardwood | Woods Commonly Used Today |
Hardwood Found primarily in the eastern US Typically reaches a height between 60 and 70 feet. Strong, dense, and hard Fine, straight-to-wavy grain similar to maple Sapwood is white Heartwood is reddish brown Commonly used in furniture, doors, cabinetry | Birtch (Betula Genus) |
Hardwood Common in eastern and midwestern US Height 60 to 80 feet Wood is relatively strong Very fine, straight grain and definite growth rings Sapwood is very white Red or reddish-brown heartwood Frequently finished in reddish stain Does well with a high gloss finish Easily recognized by general public Commonly used in fine furniture, cabinetry, veneers, and architectural moldings. | Cherry (Prunus genus) |
Hardwood Three types commonly used today: South American (Swietenia), Philippine (Shorea), and African (Khaya). Some species can grow to over 140 feet Strong wood Reddish brown Fine, even grain, some (especially African) can show 'ribbon' graining and demands a premium price. Medium to heavy weight Frequently used in furniture, boats and musical instruments. Relatively expensive raw material Considered by many to be the ultimate hardwood used in casket manufacture. | Mahogany (Swietenia genus, Shorea genus, and Khaya genus) |
Hardwood Most found in eastern US Grow from 60 to 120 feet in height Very strong Fine grain- frequently exhibits curious grain patterns known as bird's-eye, fiddleback, and curly. Varies from medium-hard to very hard Sapwood ranges from creamy white with a reddish-brown tint to grayish white Heartwood is light to very dark reddish-brown Public is generally familiar to this material Frequently used in flooring, kitchen cabinets, cutting blocks, and architectural millwork. | Maple (Acer genus) |
Hardwood Eastern United States Red and white varieties Most widespread and abundant species of hardwood in the region Height ranges from 60-80 feet Grain is pronounced and relatively straight, with a somewhat coarse texture Strong wood, hard and heavy Sapwood can be white to light brown Light to dark reddish brown heartwood Singly most easily recognized hardwood Used in pews and other church furnishings, flooring, furniture, and paneling. | Oak (Quercus genus) |
Hardwood Found throughout eastern United States Extremely fast growers- commonly reaching heights of 150 feet. Many species used in casket construction: yellow/tulip tree (Liriodendron), cottonwood (Populus deltoids), salix and willow (salicaceae) All species share common grain- straight and medium fine in texture. Sapwood is usually white Heartwood is greenish in color Relatively strong, but somewhat soft Widely available Exterior siding and trim, doors, and millwork | Poplar (Populus genus) |
Hardwood Commonly growing eastern US- primary commercial source is country's central region Average height between 100-150 feet Grain is typically straight, but occasionally shows a curly or wavy patterning. Sapwood is usually creamy white, is sometimes steamed to a darker coloration. Heartwood ranges from a light brown to a deep chocolate brown Strong and heavy Rarely used today Black is the most costly new material used in casket production. | Walnut (Juglans genus) |
Softwood Ubiquitous pine (coniferous evergreen) found throughout North America Often exceeds 100 feet in height Fine grain that is typically straight- often has presence of knots (makes for either very attractive or very unattractive wood) Ranges in color from creamy white to pink to yellow or light brown Medium strength, light in weight Depending on species, can range from very hard (longleaf pines) to very soft (white pine) | Pine (Pinus genus) |
Describes a hardwood casket that has been constructed from a variety of hardwood species, including poplar, willow, or cottonwood. The component parts of a single casket will not necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood. | Select Hardwood (Salix) (various species) |
Hardwoods Extremely heavy, dense and strong Production requires the use of specially hardened tools. | Hickory and Pecan |
Softwood One time widely used in the commercial production of cloth-covered caskets Occasionally used today in casket manufacture Abundance of knots Unique coloration Finished casket is rather unusual | Cedar |
Softwood Extremely resistant to decay Soft and weak | Redwood |
Most wood caskets are constructed of this, utilizing planks between 1" and 4" in thickness. | Solid Wood |
The production of a good quality wood casket will require this range of board-feet of lumber, with some units incorporating up to 300 board feet. | 130-150 Board Feet |
A unit of dimensional measurement, equal to a piece of lumber 12" square and 1" thick. | Board Foot |
Extremely labor-intensive, hands on task Inherent variability and instability Must be properly air and kiln-dried to the proper moisture content (around 5%) Careful attention to detail must be paid at every stage of casket construction, particularly in areas of aligning the grain of adjacent plants, joint-fitting and finishing. | Production of Wood Caskets |
Laminates Wood veneer | Other Materials Used in Wood Casket Construction |
Made by uniting superimposed layers of different materials. Upper layer is finer quality (typically) than layers underneath. Can be artificial- A photo-reproduction of a finished wood grain is transferred to a vinyl-like material; then it is applied to an inexpensive wood or composition board base material. Finished product resembles a solid wood casket, but is a fraction of the price. | Laminates |