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  Record receptacle for a burial vault - Patent 7093396
Even if a burial vault is not moved, it is possible that burial records identifying the deceased could be lost over time, thus making it necessary to access the remains within the vault in order to attempt to identify the deceased.
The vault 100 includes a lid 110 and a base 120 which may be made of concrete, plastic or other durable material able to withstand the pressure of soil and water when interred in the ground for a century or more.
The vault 100 is typically ceremoniously buried in the ground after the casket is enclosed in the vault.
www.freepatentsonline.com /7093396.html   (9902 words)

  
 Concrete Burial Vaults, Burial Vaults, Burial Vault, Protective vs Non-Protective
Cemeteries require the casket to be enclosed within either a burial vault or grave liner.
By definition a burial vault is a lined and sealed unit that is specifically engineered to support the weight of the earth above the grave as well as the heavy equipment that passes over it.
Burial vaults are made to exceed cemetery requirements for strength and rigidity.
www.cemeterybroker.com /vaults.html   (453 words)

  
 Concrete filled container burial vault - Patent 5611125
The vault of claim 1 further comprising a seal which can bar flow of matter through the seal while sealing two generally identical replicas of the container together along their brims to form a wholly enclosed space which can contain a casket.
The vault of claim 1 wherein the container exposed wall portion has a head end and a foot end, the head end and the foot end both having a protrusion, the protrusion for holding straps which can be used to lift the container.
Burial vaults are made of concrete so that the vaults can withstand the weight of the earth cover, can withstand the added weight of earth-handling machinery, and can withstand water pressure and other forces from the surrounding earth.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5611125.html   (2656 words)

  
 Burial Vaults | By Funeral Market
Burial vaults are used to protect a casket or urn once they have been buried in the ground.
Burial urn vaults are popular choice for families members who have had their loved One cremated, but still wish to bury their remains.
Burial vaults for urns are similar to those made for caskets; however, they are smaller.
www.funeralmarket.com /burial-vaults.php   (584 words)

  
 Vaults, Grave liners, grave vaults, outer burial container
Burial vaults or grave liners, also known as outer burial containers, are commonly used in "traditional," full-service funerals.
The vault or liner is placed in the ground before burial, and the casket is lowered into it at burial.
Burial vaults are permanent outer enclosures designed to support the weight of the soil and cemetery equipment.
www.pfeiferfuneral.com /vaults.html   (328 words)

  
 Burial Vaults
The purpose of a burial vault is to provide protection against grave elements such as water or other natural elements.
A growing number of cemeteries require the use of burial vaults because of their strength and their ability to provide structural integrity to prevent the grave from settling.
The Venetian is a single reinforced burial vault constructed of durable concrete and reinforced with high impact ABS Marbelon, which is 4x stronger than Strentex.
www.amgeorgefh.on.ca /Burial_Vaults_-7043.html   (214 words)

  
 Lake Shore Burial Vault Company
Concrete is the ideal material for burial vaults because it actually becomes stronger when it is buried in a moist, subsoil environment.
All Doric burial vaults use a butyl compound in the seal groove that merges base and cover to form a single sealed unit.
The outer surface of the Doric burial vault is coated and highlighted by hand for a lustrous finish.
www.lsburialvaults.com /mfg.html   (589 words)

  
 The Burial Vault Process--A Photo Essay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A well-designed vault plays an important role at the graveside, as the final resting place for the casket.
The casket is placed over the vault and the grave is ready for family and friends to gather for the final graveside ceremony.
After the graveside ceremony, the funeral professional observes final preparations for interment such as lowering of the casket into the vault and closing of the vault.
www.funeralplan.com /products/vaultphoto.html   (124 words)

  
 Burial Vault
burial vault features an optional unique fluid seal made of polyurethane that is odourless and does not adhere to the skin.
burial vault using a rotational molding technique to consistently ensure uniformity.
burial vault slows the decomposition process and prevents the infiltration of air, fluids, and insects.
www.eburialvault.com   (210 words)

  
 Burial Vaults - Savings of up to 70%
The Purpose of a lined burial vault is to protect the casket from the outside elements, settling and to keep the ground intact for proper memorialization.
A burial Vault is not always needed or required.
It is important to check with the cemetery and state laws to see if a burial vault is needed for your loved one.
www.funeraldepot.com /vaults.htm   (147 words)

  
 Vaults
By definition of the National Concrete Burial Vault Association, a concrete burial vault is a lined and sealed burial receptacle which performs all the functions of the concrete grave liner.
A burial vault is one of the best ways to protect the casket and to achieve a strong, lasting way to honor the deceased.
The function of a burial vault is to protect the casketed body from the earth's elements and also from the great weight and impact of heavy cemetery maintenance equipment passing over the grave.
www.frankpatti.com /vaults.htm   (214 words)

  
 National Concrete Burial Vault Association
A burial vault made of specially formulated, reinforced concrete is designed to support these elements and more.
Sealed, lined burial vaults are made to place protection from impact and the elements between the earth and the casketed remains of a loved one.
This load is transferred to a burial vault as heavy cemetery equipment passes over the grave.
www.ncbva.org   (397 words)

  
 Burial Vaults
Doric Burial Vaults are manufactured of strong reinforced concrete lined with a variety of carefully selected plastics and metals to assure the utmost durability and peace of mind.
Doric triple wall vaults are lined with gleaming metals – bronze, copper and stainless steel, bonded to durable plastics that form seamless linings within the reinforced concrete casing.
The carapace of each vault is fitted with matching handcrafted metal cover and finished with decorative handles, emblem and nameplate with name, of decedent, date of birth and death.
www.funeraldepot.com /DoricVaults.htm   (428 words)

  
 Burial; Save thousands if you get the right Burial Vault.
The burial vault has one function besides being the receptacle the casket goes in on a cemetery lot.
You can have a no burial vault required situation on private property if you are in a state where this is allowed.
If you are going to have a burial as part of your final arrangements preplanning and you intend to use a cemetery, the likelihood is you will be required to purchase a vault.
www.finalarrangementsnetwork.com /burial_vaults.htm   (622 words)

  
 Burial vaults have become a necessary part of the interment process over the course of time
Years ago, burial vaults were not used as extensively as they are today because traditionally the casket was put in the grave and covered with soil.
As cemeteries grew in numbers and the public demand for better cared for cemeteries, the burial vault is an important tool for the overall maintenance and beauty of the cemetery.
The main purpose of the burial vault is to simply prevent the grave from settling over time and help prevent sinkage.
www.funeralassistant.com /products/bvtxt.htm   (416 words)

  
 Burial Vault - preplanning, prearranging   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A burial vault is a reinforced outer structure that protects the casket against moisture and the weight of the earth.
The importance of a burial vault is clear.
The cremation vault serves the same purpose as the larger burial vault.
www.preplannet.com /Vault.htm   (141 words)

  
 Eonian™ Burial Vault Products Announces New Distributor in the Northeast
Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) April 26, 2006 -- Goria Corporation is pleased to announce a new distributor for its patented double wall burial vault who will be covering the states of New York and Pennsylvania.
The Eonian vault is a patented double wall plastic burial vault with a structural foam bond creating a seamless unit.
Another great benefit of this vault is that it is 2000% lighter than concrete and it stands in a class by itself.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006960/4/prweb376621.htm   (466 words)

  
 Wilbert Vaults of Houston - Why a Vault?
If you choose burial or burial after cremation; it is important to understand why you need a lined vault and that they do not all vaults provide the same amount protection.
A lined vault is constructed, using high strength concrete coated with a water resistant epoxy and bonded to an interior liner.
Lined vaults are reinforced in one of two ways: with durable plastic or with a combination of durable plastic and metal.
www.wilberthouston.com /body2.html   (364 words)

  
 Burial vault (enclosure) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A burial vault is prepared for shipment by an employee at Clark Grave Vault, Columbus, Ohio, 1938.
A burial vault serves as an outer enclosure for buried remains, the coffin serves as an inner enclosure.
Burial vaults are primarily used to keep the weight of the ground from crushing a buried coffin, and also to keep the ground above from sinking in.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Burial_vault_(enclosure)   (248 words)

  
 ICFA: Cemetery Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Burial vaults are designed to protect the casket and may be made of a variety or combination of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass.
Many cemeteries either allow for the burial of two caskets in a grave or have specific sections where this type of grave is available.
When you select a mausoleum, you eliminate the need for expensive vaults and monuments or memorials which almost always are purchased with ordinary earth burial.
www.icfa.org /cemeteries.htm   (3182 words)

  
 ! Brenny Funeral Chapel, Brainerd, Lakes Area, Cremation Society, Crosslake, MN, Staples, Randall, Minnesota
The purpose of a burial vault is to protect the casket from the outside elements, settling, and to keep the ground intact for proper memorialization.
For instance, there is the heavy equipment necessary for maintaining the cemetery grounds that pass over the burial vault during cemetery operations.
To make an educated decision on the selection of a burial vault, it is important to first understand the differences between an outer receptacle (grave box) and a lined burial vault.
www.brenny.com /vault.html   (200 words)

  
 A word about burial liners
A "sectional" burial liner is assembled in the grave by hand.
Burial vaults measure about 2½" thick and are reinforced with a heavy gauge wire mesh.
The down side of burial vaults is that they are subject to all the problems previous mentioned.
www.funerals.org /faq/vaults.htm   (868 words)

  
 Ronald Reagan's Burial | A-Behind-the-Scenes Diary | Suhor Industries
Once the vault got to the parking lot, it was transferred onto a smaller forklift and driven down the sidewalk to a location approximately 75 feet from the casket’s resting place.
Rollers were placed in the tomb in front of the vault and the excavator was utilized to begin nudging the vault and its contents into the tomb.
When the end of the vault was totally inside the lip of the tomb, Suhor Industries and the SCI cemetery crew pushed the more than 5,000 pounds of President Reagan’s casket and vault into their final resting place.
www.suhor.com /burial_of_a_president.htm   (3012 words)

  
 Burial Vaults and Grave Liners--A Consumer's Guide
Burial vaults or grave liners, also known as burial containers, are commonly used in "traditional," full-service funerals.
A burial vault is more substantial and expensive than a grave liner.
Burial vaults surround the casket in concrete or another material and may be sold with a warranty of protective strength.
www.funeralplan.com /products/vault.html   (288 words)

  
 Eagle Funeral Homes provides metal caskets, hardwood caskets, burial vaults and memorial urns for customers in ...
Burial vaults provide complete, hermetically-sealed protection for the casketed body or urn.
The burial vault is employed exclusively for underground interments.
They are constructed of durable, high-strength concrete, with a seamless, uniform liner bonded to the inner concrete surface of the burial vault to form a water-proof, airtight unit.
www.eaglefuneralhomes.com /vaults.html   (121 words)

  
 Welcome to White Haven Memorial Park - Burial Options
Additional costs would include a burial vault (purchased from a funeral home), a flat bronze grave marker (upright monuments are not used in a memorial park) and the grave opening fee.
When you purchase a grave, there are several additional expenditures at the time of burial, such as a burial vault, grave marker and burial fees.
Burial may be made directly in the earth or in your choice of urn, including a biodegradable urn.
www.whitehavenmemorialpark.com /burialoptions.html   (764 words)

  
 Cashner Funeral Home & Cemeteries - burial vaults
The primary reasons to use a vault is to protect the casket from the weight of the earth above crushing it and causing the gravesite to "sink".
The strongest and finest Wilbert Burial Vault is triple-reinforced with a concrete core, high-impact ABS interior and ABS Marbelon® exterior.
Wilbert also offers several single-reinforced vaults and concrete outer burial liners for the more budget-concious including, the ABS Marbelon® reinforced Venetian® and the Strentex@ reinforced Continental® and Monticello® vaults.
www.cashnerfunerals.com /Services/Vaults.html   (310 words)

  
 M.W. Burns Vault & Precast: Welcome
Called many names, burial vaults are lined and sealed outer receptacles for the casket, providing protection against subsoil elements and the weight of heavy cemetery maintenance equipment.
Burns Vault and Precast strives to help during what may be a very sad, stressful and trying time by assisting you in making the right choice.
We take pride in our work and guarantee that every vault will be of the highest quality so you'll have peace of mind in knowing that your loved one has been provided with unparalleled security and dignity.
www.burnsvaultandprecast.com /index.html   (213 words)

  
 Wilbert Vault of Connecticut - Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Website
All Wilbert burial vaults and urn vaults are constructed of high strength concrete.
Wilbert’s line of urn vaults are manufactured in the same manner as its burial vaults with single or double reinforcing, providing protection to the interred urn in the cemetery environment.
As you consider the purchase of a burial vault, remember the intrinsic value, which the vault plays in the interment process.
www.ctfda.org /ads/wilbert/html/target.html   (765 words)

  
 Clark Grave Vault:FAQ
A Clark burial vault is engineered to not only support the soil above and around the casket and cemetery equipment, but also to provide a dry resting place for the casket.
Clark grave vaults are sold by thousands of funeral homes located throughout the United States.
If a dry, final resting place for the casket and a loved one is important to you, then a protective burial vault is essential.
www.clarkvault.com /clark/faq   (300 words)

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