Caskets Component Parts

Shell “the component parts of the casket comprised of the cap (lid) and body of the casket”

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

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

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

Casket Handles 4 components: 1) lug (ear) 1) lug (ear) 2) arm 2) arm 3) bar 3) bar 4) tip 4) tip Bail Handle Corner

Hardware Production Methods Cast Hardware Stamped Hardware Plastic Extrusion Molding

Casket Interiors Perfection Full Couch Perfection Half Couch Cap Panel Head Panel Foot Panel Inner Panels

Casket Interiors (cont’d) Cove Fold (Gimp) Overlay (Overthrow, Throw) ApronExtendover Hinge Cover (Hinge Skirt) Pillow Bed: adjustable vs. stationary Mattress Cover Blanket

Interior Materials Lining Materials: Crepe Crepe Velvet Velvet Satin Satin Linen and Linen Weaves Linen and Linen Weaves Twill Weaves Twill Weaves Muslin Muslin

Backing and Padding Materials CardboardPlasticMasselinExcelsiorCotton Other Synthetic Textiles

Interior Styles ShirredCrushedTuftedTailoredSemi-tailored

Exterior Finishes Wood: 1) unfinished 1) unfinished 2) natural finish 2) natural finish 3) stained 3) stained 4) unstained 4) unstained

Types of Wood Finishes PolishedSemi-glossMatteSatinPaintedLaminates Cloth Covered

Metal Casket Exteriors BrushedPlatedSprayed

Types of Metal Finishes GlossCrinkledHammertone Flat (Matte)

Fiberglass and Polymer Types of finish: 1) wood grain 1) wood grain 2) marble 2) marble 3) polished, gloss 3) polished, gloss 4) sprayed 4) sprayed