Burial Service MAterials
Essential items required for burials
Caskets and Coffins
Both coffins and caskets are traditional burial containers that fulfill the essential function of providing a respectful and secure resting place for the deceased, with options available to suit different preferences and cultural practices.
Coffins
Typically shaped like a hexagon or octagon in cross-section, narrowing towards the feet.
Caskets
A rectangular burial container with a hinged lid, often chosen for its polished appearance and versatility in design.
Memorials & Monuments
Memorials and monuments are structures or objects created to honor and memorialize the lives of loved ones who have passed away.
Memorials
Refer to structures, plaques, or areas specifically for remembering someone. They can range from simple markers to elaborate sculptures or gardens, often designed to evoke reflection and respect.
Monuments
Larger and more permanent structures intended to commemorate individuals. They often stand prominently , serving as focal points remembrance.
Burial Vaults
A burial vault, also known as a grave vault or burial liner, is a sturdy container typically made of concrete or metal. It is placed in the ground before interring a casket to provide additional protection and support to the casket and prevent the grave from sinking over time.
Burial vaults serve both functional and ceremonial purposes, ensuring the preservation of the gravesite and offering peace of mind to families during a difficult time.
Burial Plot
A designated piece of land within a cemetery where human remains are interred. It serves as the physical location for a gravesite, marked by a gravestone or marker that memorializes the deceased. Grave plots are typically purchased by individuals or families in advance or at the time of need, ensuring a dignified and permanent place of rest.
Opening-and-Closing Ceremonies
The opening and closing ceremonies of a burial are solemn rituals conducted at the gravesite to respectfully inter the deceased.
Opening involves preparing the gravesite, often including excavation and setup of necessary equipment like lowering devices.
Closing follows the burial, where the gravesite is carefully backfilled and leveled, ensuring the area is restored with dignity and respect. These ceremonies provide closure for loved ones, marking the final physical act of laying the departed to rest.
Burial Memorialization
Mausoleums
A dignified above-ground structure designed to provide a permanent resting place for the deceased. Typically constructed from durable materials like marble, granite, or concrete, mausoleums house caskets within individual compartments or crypts.
Lawn Crypts
Lawn crypts combine the concept of traditional burial with the efficiency of mausoleum entombment. These underground structures feature multiple burial chambers arranged in a landscaped setting, typically covered with a lawn. Each crypt is designed to accommodate one or more caskets.
Additional Services
[This is for any other additional services that you may want to list in regards to burials specifically.]
- Flower services
- Ongoing gravesite cleaning
- Landscaping
