Burial Process & Burial Vault
Burial Process
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| Cemetery workers will open the grave using a backhoe or other mechanical equipment. | The burial vault is delivered just prior to interment. | Family and friends gather at the graveside for final ceremonies. |
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| Factor trained personnel property seal the casket in the vault above ground and gently lower it into grave. The grave is filled, compacted and tar re-sealed or covered with sod. | ||
Burial Vault
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Why do I need a burial vault? The weight of the earth and heavy equipment used to dig graves far exceeds what an unprotected casket can withstand. A burial vault made of specially formulated, reinforced concrete is designed to support these elements and more. Concrete becomes stronger when placed in the ground: so a vault buried years ago could actually be stronger today. Our water resistant, coated and lined vaults are made to place protection from impact and moisture between the earth and the casket. Doric vaults are made to exceed cemetery requirements for strength and rigidity. If you have selected a protective casket, it deserves to be placed in a protective vault. If you have not made that selection, you need a protective vault. |
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| Clark Grave Vault's dome-shaped design allows air pressure inside the vault to keep water below casket level -- just as the air in submerged inverted glass keeps the water from coming up inside. | The box-shaped design causes the casket to soak in water. Liners are often made of porous materials such as concrete, which allows water to pass through, soaking its contents, and compromising its weight bearing strength over time. | A casket will not withstand the weight of the earth's load or heavy cemetery digging equipment driving over grave. Without the protection of a grave vault, the casket and its contents may be crushed. A depression may appear above ground. | |