Caskets

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Caskets

• Component Parts

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Shell

• the component parts of the casket comprised of
  the cap (lid) and body of the casket

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Cap

• Will include all or some of the following
• 1) ogee (rim)
• 2) crown
• 3) pie (fishtail)
• 4) header
• 5) ogee flange (rim flange)
• 6) gasket channel
• 7) header flange (cap filler flange)

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Body

• Will include all or some of the following
• 1) body ledge (top body molding)
• 2) end and side body panels
• 3) base molding
• 4) body ledge flange
• 5) casket bottom

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Hardware

• the handles, ornamental fixtures and their
  fittings that are attached to the casket shell
• Swing Bar
• Stationary Bar

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Casket Handles

• 4 components
• 1) lug (ear)
• 2) arm
• 3) bar
• 4) tip
• Bail Handle
• Corner

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Hardware Production Methods

• Cast Hardware
• Stamped Hardware
• Plastic Extrusion Molding

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Casket Interiors

• Perfection Full Couch
• Perfection Half Couch
• Cap Panel
• Head Panel
• Foot Panel
• Inner Panels

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Casket Interiors (contd)

• Cove
• Fold (Gimp)
• Overlay (Overthrow, Throw)
• Apron
• Extendover
• Hinge Cover (Hinge Skirt)
• Pillow
• Bed adjustable vs. stationary
• Mattress Cover
• Blanket

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Interior Materials

• Lining Materials
• Crepe
• Velvet
• Satin
• Linen and Linen Weaves
• Twill Weaves
• Muslin

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Backing and Padding Materials

• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Masselin
• Excelsior
• Cotton
• Other Synthetic Textiles

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Interior Styles

• Shirred
• Crushed
• Tufted
• Tailored
• Semi-tailored

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Exterior Finishes

• Wood
• 1) unfinished
• 2) natural finish
• 3) stained
• 4) unstained

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Types of Wood Finishes

• Polished
• Semi-gloss
• Matte
• Satin
• Painted
• Laminates
• Cloth Covered

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Metal Casket Exteriors

• Brushed
• Plated
• Sprayed

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Types of Metal Finishes

• Gloss
• Crinkled
• Hammertone
• Flat (Matte)

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Fiberglass and Polymer

• Types of finish
• 1) wood grain
• 2) marble
• 3) polished, gloss
• 4) sprayed