METAL VAULTS

An outer burial container is the container that surrounds the casket in the grave. Another term for outer burial container is vault. There is no law that requires you to use a vault, however, many cemeteries ask that you use such a container so that the grave will not sink. Most of the families that we serve do choose to use a vault and most do select a vault that is warranted by the manufacturer to be waterproof.

Metal vaults consist of a two-piece construction, the base and the dome. The base is installed flat in the bottom of the grave. When the service is over, the casket is lowered down onto the base. The base itself is not flat; it has a raised portion which elevates the casket approximately 5 1/2 inches from the ground. The dome is then lowered into the grave and latched to the base. The dome traps a pocket of air that contains the casket, therefore water cannot reach the casket due to this air pocket. The dome is curved at the top, allowing for any condensation to go down the side of the vault and exit at the bottom.

Bronze This Solid Bronze Vault offers natural corrosion resistance and timeless protection.  Powder coated for a luxurious finish, the vault features handbrushed panels fitted with coordinating hardware.  Water tested for quality....more info

Copper 12-Gauge Solid Copper:  This solid copper vault offers natural corrosion resistance and timeless protection.  Powder coated for a luxurious finish.  The vault features handbrushed panels fitted with coordinating hardware.  Water tested for quality....more info

Stainless Steel 12-Gauge Stainless Steel:  This nickel and chromium stainless steel vault features luxurious powder-coated finish and hand-brushed side and end panels.  Water tested for quality....more info

Porcelain Enameled Steel Porcelain Enameled Steel:  Glass fused coating is applied inside and out and fired; creating a classic, nearly impervious finsh....more info

Aluminum Aluminum:  Light weight and extremely strong.  Pound for pound, twice as strong as steel.  Available in 10 and 12 gauge material....more info

Galvanized Steel Galvanized Steel:  Hot dipped in zinc allot, extending the metal life of these 7, 10, and 12 gauge vaults.  Additional top-coat and distinctive veiling....more info

Basic Steel Wrinkle Coated:  Double coated with a finish technique that produces a distinctive wrinkle texture.  Offered in 7, 10, and 12 Gauge. ...more info