Mors 200 Arts Final - Klicker Chapter 10 - Caskets and Vaults Part 3
This deck Wood was the primary material used in casket construction until the 1800s. It remained dominant due to its availability and workability
Shirred interior
Material is drawn in parallel fashion then sewed.
Key Terms
Shirred interior
Material is drawn in parallel fashion then sewed.
Tufted interior
Small raised puffs. Carriage and biscuit are most common types.
Tailored interior
Tightly drawn
Semi tailored interior
Combo of tailored and another style of interior
Specialty head panel
Unique design in head panel
Combination interior
More than one style used in the interior
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Term | Definition |
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Shirred interior | Material is drawn in parallel fashion then sewed. |
Tufted interior | Small raised puffs. Carriage and biscuit are most common types. |
Tailored interior | Tightly drawn |
Semi tailored interior | Combo of tailored and another style of interior |
Specialty head panel | Unique design in head panel |
Combination interior | More than one style used in the interior |
Lining materials | Crepe: thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool Satin: smooth lustrous face and dull back. Silk, nylon, rayon. Velvet: silk, cotton, rayon. Thick soft pile or nap. Linen: flax, strength coolness luster Linen weave: made to look like linen Twill weave: diagonal lines |
Backing materials | Fiberboard Masselin- pressed paper Plastic |
Padding materials | Cotton Polyethylene foam Shredded paper Spun polyester Excelsior (wood wool) |
Wood exteriors | Unfinished- no stain or varnish Natural- protective coating Stained Unstained |
Wood finishes | Polished (gloss) Semi gloss: low luster Flat finish: matte finish Satin: less luster than semi gloss Painted Laminates: superimposed layers Cloth covered: broadcloth, doeskin, plush |
Metal exteriors | Brushed- painted then scratched, finished with sealer then buff until smooth high gloss. Plated- base metal covered by another by electrolytic process"Deposit" Sprayed- paint sprayed on |
Metal finishes | Gloss- high shine Crinkled- wrinkles as it dries Hammer tone- small indentations Flat- no shine |
Shell designs | Elliptic- ends shaped like half circle Octagon-8 angles/corners Round corner Square corner-90 degree angle |
Side designs | Flaring square- sides and ends flare out from bottom to the top. Vertical side square (state casket)- body sides at 90 degree angle to the bottom Urnside- body panel shape of an urn |
Gasketed | flat rubber along top body molding flange and between the lids. End lock Side or front lock Lever lock |
Non-gasketed | Latch closure- simple latch Threaded fasteners- screw type Chemical compounds- epoxy and cements. Butyl tape. Hermetically sealed- airtight. Fusion or soldering. |
Average wood interior measurements | 75 x 22 Height- 16-22 |
Average metal interior measurements | 78 x 23 Height- 16-24 |
Outside dimension of all caskets | 84 x 29 |
Over sized caskets | Increases by 2 inches in width and 3 inches in length. Each step increased represented by an X. Need oversized vault. May need oversized grave. |
Infant caskets | Increase in size by six inches in length and nine inches in height. can go to 5 feet in length. |
Outer burial container | Designed for placement in the grave around the casket |
Burial vaults | offers protection from earth load and seals. Supports load of the earth and limits intrusion of outside elements. |
OBC materials | Concrete with or without steel reinforcement Metal- steel, copper |
Methods of closure | Air seal- utilizes air pressure Top seal- epoxy compound with tongue in groove. Double seal- air seal+ epoxy |
Standard burial vault dimensions | 30 x 86 |
Grave liner | Outer enclosure offering protection for earth load without sealing. Concrete Wood Polymers and fiberglass Grave box Sectional Urn vault |
Transfer container | Made for protection of casketed remains during transportation |
Air tray | Wooden tray with cardboard covering for the casket |
Ziegler case | Gasket sealed. Can be inserted into casket or separate shipping container. |
Wood box | Transfer container made out of wood |
Combination case | Transfer container consisting of particle board box with cardboard tray for air shipping |
Alternative container | Non-metal, no ornamental or fixed interior lining. |
Unfinished wood box | No interior lining |
Combination unit | Units used together for both casket and permanent burial receptacle. |
Sundry items | Register book prayer cards religious or military symbols thank you cards clothing other cremation containers flowers |