Which statement accurately describes solid wood as used in casket construction?

• A. Made from lumber cut into boards from the trunk of a tree; the shell has no components formed from wood by-products
• B. Made from plywood layers
• C. Contains wood by-products in the shell
• D. Uses plastic composites

Answer: (A)

Solid wood in casket construction means the shell is built from lumber cut into boards straight from the trunk of a tree, forming a solid piece rather than layered or composite materials. That’s why the shell has no plywood layers, no wood by-products, and no plastic composites—those would indicate engineered or alternative materials. In solid wood caskets, you see true boards and natural grain, reflecting genuine solid timber throughout the shell.