FSE 215 - FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS (MODULE TWO)
*PARTS OF A CASKET* EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
It was separate from the cap and hinged and folded down while the cap was
raised
What is the position of the ogee in the open regular couch casket?
Single Hinged Cap
Which of these are you NOT likely to find in a gasketed format?
Hinged and fold down for viewing
The regular half couch casket features ogees that-
The top is removed from the casket; allowing viewing on both sides
What is so special about a 'priest' or 'clergy' casket?
Ogees
In the regular half couch casket, what part of the casket is hinged so that it may fold
down for viewing?
Regular couch
In this opening style, it would be impossible to view the body from head to toe:
There is no such casket
The regular full couch casket-
It was connected in one piece with the cap, therefore it was raised for viewing
What is the position of the ogee in the open perfection couch casket?
Bar
, What part of the hardware grouping do the pallbearers actually grasp?
Full-length stationary
"Permanent Handle" or "continuous bar" hardware is a variation of ____ hardware.
Lug
Which of these hardware parts actually connects the hardware to the side of the
casket?
Tip
What part of the hardware grouping covers the ends of the bar?
Doesn't move or is stationary
"Bail handle" hardware-
By adding something in the casket paint before spraying.
How does one create a hammertone casket finish?
Embossed.
Cloth-covered caskets can be classified as smooth or ____
Twill.
Which of these materials is woven to have parallel diagonal lines?
Crushed.
What casket interior style uses material that is placed between metal forms, steamed to
shape, then applied to a suitable backing material?
Tailored.
You have a client family in your arrangement office that desires a perfection half couch
casket that has a plain or simple interior appearance. You are most likely to suggest a
casket with a ____ interior style.
*PARTS OF A CASKET* EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
It was separate from the cap and hinged and folded down while the cap was
raised
What is the position of the ogee in the open regular couch casket?
Single Hinged Cap
Which of these are you NOT likely to find in a gasketed format?
Hinged and fold down for viewing
The regular half couch casket features ogees that-
The top is removed from the casket; allowing viewing on both sides
What is so special about a 'priest' or 'clergy' casket?
Ogees
In the regular half couch casket, what part of the casket is hinged so that it may fold
down for viewing?
Regular couch
In this opening style, it would be impossible to view the body from head to toe:
There is no such casket
The regular full couch casket-
It was connected in one piece with the cap, therefore it was raised for viewing
What is the position of the ogee in the open perfection couch casket?
Bar
, What part of the hardware grouping do the pallbearers actually grasp?
Full-length stationary
"Permanent Handle" or "continuous bar" hardware is a variation of ____ hardware.
Lug
Which of these hardware parts actually connects the hardware to the side of the
casket?
Tip
What part of the hardware grouping covers the ends of the bar?
Doesn't move or is stationary
"Bail handle" hardware-
By adding something in the casket paint before spraying.
How does one create a hammertone casket finish?
Embossed.
Cloth-covered caskets can be classified as smooth or ____
Twill.
Which of these materials is woven to have parallel diagonal lines?
Crushed.
What casket interior style uses material that is placed between metal forms, steamed to
shape, then applied to a suitable backing material?
Tailored.
You have a client family in your arrangement office that desires a perfection half couch
casket that has a plain or simple interior appearance. You are most likely to suggest a
casket with a ____ interior style.
