Which statement best describes composition board in funeral merchandise?

• A. Particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size and shape of the particles of wood used.
• B. A metal alloy used for caskets providing strength.
• C. A type of ceramic used for vaults.
• D. A woven fabric used for interior padding.

Answer: (A)

Composition board is a wood-based panel material used in funeral merchandise, made from wood particles bonded together with an adhesive, typically waterproof. The different types are distinguished by the size and shape of the wood particles, which affects strength and appearance. This matches the description provided, as it emphasizes the construction using bonded wood particles and the way variants are categorized by particle size and shape. It is not a metal alloy, ceramic, or woven fabric—those materials relate to other parts of caskets, vaults, or interior padding, not composition board.