AAMI Funeral Home Management and
Merchandising Unit 3 and 4 Exam Q&A
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Crown - ✔✔the top most portion of a casket.
Bottom - ✔✔what is the lowest portion of the casket called?
Cap or Lid - ✔✔the top most part of the casket shell, including the ogee, crown,
pie, and header.
Body - ✔✔that portion of the casket shell containing the top body molding,
body panel, base molding, and casket bottom.
Moldings - ✔✔shaped strips to enhance the appearance of an object or a room.
Flange - ✔✔a projecting rim to give an object strength or hold another piece in
place.
Casket - ✔✔a case, or receptacle, in which human remains are placed for
protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture; any box or container
of one of moe parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to interment,
entombment, or cremation which may or may not be permanently interred,
entombed or cremated with the dead human remains. The container is
ornamented and lined with fabric.
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, Fishtail or Pie - ✔✔the wedge shaped portion of the cap (lid) at each end of the
crown.
Ogee - ✔✔an "S" shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap.
Gasket - ✔✔a piece of rubber used to make the space between the lid and the
top body molding leak proof.
Top Body Molding - ✔✔the strip of material that goes around the top of the
body shell.
Body Ledge - ✔✔what is another name for the Top Body Molding?
Top Body Molding Flange - ✔✔the portion of a casket that protrudes and makes
contact with the lid when it closes.
Swing Bar - ✔✔this bar on a casket moves up and down. It goes the full length
of the side panels, it is said to be an extension handle.
Stationary Bar - ✔✔this bar on a casket doesn't move, but is fixed in place. If it
goes the full length of the side panels, it is an extension handle.
Bail Bar Handles - ✔✔these handles would be three on each side panel. One
each on the head and foot ends.
Rope - ✔✔what were the original casket handles made out of?
Cap Panel - ✔✔also known as the head panel.
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Merchandising Unit 3 and 4 Exam Q&A
100% Solved
Crown - ✔✔the top most portion of a casket.
Bottom - ✔✔what is the lowest portion of the casket called?
Cap or Lid - ✔✔the top most part of the casket shell, including the ogee, crown,
pie, and header.
Body - ✔✔that portion of the casket shell containing the top body molding,
body panel, base molding, and casket bottom.
Moldings - ✔✔shaped strips to enhance the appearance of an object or a room.
Flange - ✔✔a projecting rim to give an object strength or hold another piece in
place.
Casket - ✔✔a case, or receptacle, in which human remains are placed for
protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture; any box or container
of one of moe parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to interment,
entombment, or cremation which may or may not be permanently interred,
entombed or cremated with the dead human remains. The container is
ornamented and lined with fabric.
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, Fishtail or Pie - ✔✔the wedge shaped portion of the cap (lid) at each end of the
crown.
Ogee - ✔✔an "S" shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap.
Gasket - ✔✔a piece of rubber used to make the space between the lid and the
top body molding leak proof.
Top Body Molding - ✔✔the strip of material that goes around the top of the
body shell.
Body Ledge - ✔✔what is another name for the Top Body Molding?
Top Body Molding Flange - ✔✔the portion of a casket that protrudes and makes
contact with the lid when it closes.
Swing Bar - ✔✔this bar on a casket moves up and down. It goes the full length
of the side panels, it is said to be an extension handle.
Stationary Bar - ✔✔this bar on a casket doesn't move, but is fixed in place. If it
goes the full length of the side panels, it is an extension handle.
Bail Bar Handles - ✔✔these handles would be three on each side panel. One
each on the head and foot ends.
Rope - ✔✔what were the original casket handles made out of?
Cap Panel - ✔✔also known as the head panel.
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