What best defines a bail handle?

• A. A pair of handles mounted on opposite sides of the casket.
• B. A decorative tassel attached to the casket handle.
• C. A handle assembly consisting of two separate components.
• D. A single handle in which the lug, arm, and bar are combined in one unit.

Answer: (D)

A bail handle is a single handle assembly per side where the lug that attaches to the casket, the arm, and the bar you grip are all manufactured as one integrated unit. This one-piece construction distinguishes it from designs where the components are separate and joined later. The best definition captures that integrated, single-unit nature. The other options describe placement, decoration, or a multi-piece setup, which do not define a bail handle.