FSE 215 FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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FSE 215
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FSE 215
FSE 215 FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Coffin
Are anthropomorphic (in the shape of man)
Provide practical utility
Are not very aesthetic.
Do not provide a nice 'final memory picture'.
Caskets
Provide Practical Utility.
Are Aesthetically...
Contain iron like cast iron, wrought iron, steel, and stainless steel
Oxidize faster than other metals
Steel (for caskets)
a metal alloy mainly of iron and low carbon.
It is soft and malleable
stainless steel (for caskets)
A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel
It resists rust
400 series stainless steel
-400 Series Stainless Steel: Contains 12% chromium; no nickel
-This series is often found in automotive mufflers
300 series stainless steel
-Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel
-Higher grade than 400 series
-Highest known alloy content in stainless steel caskets
-This series may be found in fine tableware, sailboat cleats, shackles, and jet engines
galvanized steel
Steel that has been coated with a protective layer of zinc for an increased resistance to
rust
Ferrous Metals are measured in thickness by
,Gauge - A measurement of thickness of metals; the number of sheets of metal
necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness
The lower the gauge, the thicker the metal
16 gauge is how much of an inch?
1/16 of an inch
20 gauge if how much of an inch?
1/20 of an inch
Examples of non-ferrous metals
copper, bronze, aluminum, and zinc
non-ferrous metals
Do not contain iron
More protective
Do not oxidize (or rust) like ferrous metals
Measured in thickness by ounces per square foot The higher the oz per square foot, the
thicker the metal
The two types of Bronze
Wrought Bronze and Cast Bronze
Wrought Bronze
bronze metal rolled into sheets
(A certain amount of the bronze was pulled off the roll, stamped, welded, and molded to
shape.)
Cast Bronze
, Metal was poured into a mold
The mold was removed or broken away leaving the casket
Very expensive
Bronze
A precious metal
An alloy of copper, tin, and sometimes zinc
Is more protective and durable than copper
Much more protective than any ferrous metal
Plastic and Fiberglass Caskets
They are light, protective, finished in a variety of colors and reasonably priced
They are considered to be a cheaper material
Resist deterioration
Practically indestructible when in contact with moisture or soil
Plastic
(polymer) is a synthetic material that is softened, then hardened into shape
Is not biodegradable (good burial material)
Is not marketable-most people feel it is cheap
Reasons for a plastic casket
plastics are abundant
easily formed into casket shells
low in cost
limited to lower-end caskets that provide an inexpensive alternative to consumers
fiberglass
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