Which term describes an unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle designed for encasement of human remains?

• A. Casket
• B. Bed
• C. Alternative container
• D. Base molding

Answer: (D)

In funeral service terminology, a casket is a finished, often decorative container designed for burial or viewing. When the container is unfinished wood or another non-metal material and lacks the features of a traditional casket, it’s described as an alternative container. The described item—a plain unfinished wood box or non-metal receptacle—matches this definition, which is why it’s the correct term. The other options don’t describe containers used to encase remains: base molding refers to trim along a wall, and bed isn’t used to describe a container for human remains.