What is an air tray?

• A. An unfinished wood box used to encase human remains.
• B. A transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket.
• C. A decorative casing for the exterior of the casket.
• D. A metal storage container used for shipping caskets.

Answer: (B)

An air tray is a transfer container used to move a casket by air. It’s built as a lightweight unit that protects the casket during shipment, consisting of a wooden tray that the casket rests on and a cardboard covering that encloses the whole assembly. This creates a sturdy, easily handled base inside a shipping carton for air transport, helping prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading. It’s distinct from the casket itself, from decorative outer casings, and from metal shipping containers, which serve other purposes.