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Coffins and Caskets
Measuring
Finishing: Fittings: Furniture
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2. HOSPITAL MEASUREMENTS ARE BEST
MEASURING
LENGTH OF BODY:
FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOT TO TOP OF HEAD
WIDTH OF BODY
WIDEST POINT USUALLY SHOULDERS, BUT MAY BE ELBOWS OR HIPS.
Take other factors into account, such as clothing or the shape of the deceased
HOSPITAL MEASUREMENTS ARE BEST
DOUBLE CHECKED
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3. GRAVEDIGGERS SHOULD BE TOLD IF A COFFIN OR CASKET IS BEING USED.
MEASURING
COFFIN SIZE GIVEN BY COFFIN MANUFACTURER
IS THE INSIDE DIMENSION.
COFFIN SIZE GIVEN TO THE GRAVEDIGGER SHOULD BE THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS-INCLUDING FITTINGS. THIS MAY BE 2 –3 INCHES MORE THAN THE INSIDE DIMENSIONS, EVEN MORE FOR A CASKET
GRAVEDIGGERS SHOULD BE TOLD IF A COFFIN OR CASKET IS BEING USED.
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4. Traditional Choices Coffins and Caskets
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5. Alternative Choices Coffins & Caskets
These days not all of the coffins we use are made of wood. Natural Fibres such as willow or wicker or re-cycled materials may be used
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6. This is how most of us take delivery of our coffins
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7. This is how we want to sell them
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8. The Coffin & Casket Range: What you should know.
What coffins and Caskets are in your firm’s range.
What furniture is appropriate to each.
The correct handles, wreath holders etc. for each coffin or casket.
When to use other ornaments, such as a crucifix or Masonic symbol.
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Lining
What types of lining are available?
What types of lining are acceptable for Cremation?
What restrictions are there?
What types of lining are acceptable for a ‘green funeral’?
What is the purpose of a waterproof coffin lining? Why do we add a ‘pillow’?
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10. Dealing with the unusual.
Preparing Coffins and caskets for sending overseas
Children’s coffins
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Stock control Systems
How does your company keep track of items used?
Who do you report shortages to?
Who re-orders stock?
How do you arrange to receive deliveries?
Special orders – non ‘stock’ items
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12. Workshop Safety and Good Housekeeping
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Workshop Safety and Good Housekeeping
Take care of power tools.
Check electrical wires and connections regularly.
Put things away in the proper place.
Take care of trailing wires.
Look for hazards
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