What is the Bar in a casket handle?

• A. The part of the casket handle, attached to the lug or arm, which is grasped by the casketbearer.
• B. The metal frame that supports the interior lining.
• C. The decorative metal trim around the casket lid.
• D. The hinge mechanism that secures the lid.

Answer: (A)

The Bar in a casket handle is the part that is grasped by the pallbearers when lifting the casket. It is connected to the lug or arm of the handle and forms the grip used during the service and procession. This distinguishes it from other components such as the interior frame that supports the lining, decorative trim around the lid, or the hinge mechanism that secures the lid. Understanding that the bar is the gripping portion helps explain its function and placement on the casket.