Which of the following statements best differentiates Grave Box and Grave Liner?

• A. Grave Box is not used as an outer enclosure.
• B. Grave Liner includes a lid.
• C. Grave Box is an outer enclosure with a body and a one- or two-piece lid; Grave Liner is an outer enclosure that provides earth-load protection but not element protection.
• D. Grave Liner is used for cremation.

Answer: (C)

The thing being tested is how outer burial containers differ in form and function. A grave box is an outer enclosure that closes around the casket and includes a lid (one- or two-piece) to form a complete outer shell. A grave liner, on the other hand, is an outer enclosure placed in the grave to bear earth load and maintain the grave’s structure, but it typically does not have a lid and is not intended to provide the same level of protection from the elements. Because of that, the grave liner serves mainly to support the earth and prevent the grave from caving in, while the grave box provides a finished exterior with a lid for cosmetic and protective purposes. Cremation uses a cremation container designed for that process, not a grave liner.