Which term is the topmost part of the casket shell, including the ogee, crown, pie, and header?

• A. Bridge (header, cap filler)
• B. Cap (lid)
• C. Body lining
• D. Burial casket

Answer: (B)

The topmost portion of the casket shell is the cap, also known as the lid. The cap forms the exterior profile of the casket and includes the ogee, crown, pie sections, and header—the curved and molded features that define the opening’s shape. Removing the cap provides access to the interior, while the body lining sits inside the shell below, and the base provides the bottom structure. A bridge can refer to a filler piece used in some cap configurations, but it is not the overall topmost part like the cap. The term burial casket refers to the product category, not the specific top portion.