Basically it’s a long Allen wrench with a handle on it. At my Mothers funeral the funeral director let me lock the casket before leaving for the church.
Just turned in my application for mortuary school today!! Won't know if I got in for another 3 weeks but watching your videos makes me so excited for my future as a funeral director and embalmer 💙💙💙
We have a couple of those crank style keys at St. Agnes Church in Fowlerville but they are only about a quarter of the length of yours. They all work the same, as it doesn't have to go in that far, however, yours is much easier to use because of much more leverage. Basically, a 5/32 of an inch hex key that works a device really similar to a bench vise that a lot of us have in our garages, basements, or workshops.
Was under the impression that once you close and lock the casket, that opening it could cause damage to the gasket? You obviously have much more experience with this,is that a possibility? Thanks for your videos! Happy Easter 🐣
People are watching because they're curious. They have a right to be. Caskets (with a body in it) are the focal points at a funeral. Sealer caskets have a greater eye appeal. The materials and construction is nicer. Families like to entertain the thought that their loved ones have security and privacy in a sealer casket. For some it's a status symbol. The thought of having a loved one placed in a dark & damp environment for eternity is hard for some to envision. Sealer caskets are not locked when placed in cargo compartments of planes. I was told the air pressure would buckle a sealed/locked casket upon descent. After casketing, keys are usually kept under the pillow so the funeral director won't fumble looking for it at "the opening/ closing." On some upscale models the bed of the casket would also tilt for better viewing. I'm sure the head of the bed still raises/lowers using the key. Extra perks to buying a sealer casket. I remember this from my days working in a mortuary so long ago.
Some non gasketed caskets have an endlock or front lock too. It's not ONLY gasketed units. the cap that you removed is called the endlock or front lock cap. The overlay is the part that you take out of the casket and place over the foot end of the top. the fabric that stays attached to the casket is called the throw out because it.... uh... throws out....those are the correct terms....Only matthews still makes the front locks now.
The other knob reveals a "Memory tube,” which is a small glass tube that screws into the casket. In the event that something should happen to the casket (should the casket become dislodged from its space in a mausoleum or crypt, or unearthed from the ground), the identity of the deceased can be easily known without having to exhume the remains.
Basically it’s a long Allen wrench with a handle on it. At my Mothers funeral the funeral director let me lock the casket before leaving for the church.
Informative! About a hundred years ago, a similar handle was used to start your car. Can you imagine hand cranking a car in heels? Lol.
Just turned in my application for mortuary school today!! Won't know if I got in for another 3 weeks but watching your videos makes me so excited for my future as a funeral director and embalmer 💙💙💙
Ace Cahill best of luck!
Good luck, I know I couldn't do it
You seem passionate about your future I hope there are many more like you already in the business but good luck.
how did it go!!
I'm be honest with u I didn't know they came with keys SERIOUSLY very interesting I'm watching the whole video THANKS for sharing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good job Lauren, demonstrating the casket key! It was like, if you ever needed to use a key this is how you use it!
That's a very unique casket design... never seen one like that before. It looks very futuristic!
it's an oversize model....
My Nephew died & it was 🌧 badly he was at gravesite taken to the mausoleum someone lift the lid of the casket up why it wasn’t locked to begin with?
@@MermaidPisces not all lock i believe. Some just "snap" closed or have latches. Again, i believe.
Completely intriguing.
Such a pretty casket!
Is that the Promethean?
I was gonna say the same thing. Looks like it’s stainless steel.
A casket with a gasket is fantastic..
I have a batesville monoseal casket key I absolutely love it it’s still in the original box
Me too it's to a passed relatives grave. Been wondering should my ass go unlock the casket
Happy Easter to you, Josiah, Daisy & Lindy Ruff! ❤ God Bless you and your family ✝️
I have a vintage casket key from the early 1900
We have a couple of those crank style keys at St. Agnes Church in Fowlerville but they are only about a quarter of the length of yours. They all work the same, as it doesn't have to go in that far, however, yours is much easier to use because of much more leverage. Basically, a 5/32 of an inch hex key that works a device really similar to a bench vise that a lot of us have in our garages, basements, or workshops.
Does the same key raise and lower the bed of the casket as well?
Nathan Wille yes it does!
thought so Kari Northey covered it in one of her videos.
Cool video and nice to see ya!
Can you Say “gasketed casket” ten times In a row. Lol
Hahahaha why are we watching this hahahaha
I said it 4 times fast and then failed lol
You said pretty much universal i believe? But does a key come with every casket that requires one?
Gosh, you're so nice 😃
She’s from the Midwest, explains much!
Was under the impression that once you close and lock the casket, that opening it could cause damage to the gasket? You obviously have much more experience with this,is that a possibility? Thanks for your videos! Happy Easter 🐣
Okay l have five family members casket keys. But none of them have that long part to it , Why ? So they are not security locked.
People are watching because they're curious. They have a right to be. Caskets (with a body in it) are the focal points at a funeral. Sealer caskets have a greater eye appeal. The materials and construction is nicer. Families like to entertain the thought that their loved ones have security and privacy in a sealer casket. For some it's a status symbol. The thought of having a loved one placed in a dark & damp environment for eternity is hard for some to envision. Sealer caskets are not locked when placed in cargo compartments of planes. I was told the air pressure would buckle a sealed/locked casket upon descent. After casketing, keys are usually kept under the pillow so the funeral director won't fumble looking for it at "the opening/ closing." On some upscale models the bed of the casket would also tilt for better viewing. I'm sure the head of the bed still raises/lowers using the key. Extra perks to buying a sealer casket. I remember this from my days working in a mortuary so long ago.
You can really hear the Midwestern accent when you say casket or gasket
Happy Easter to you and your's!
what if the guy inside wants to get out when he is resurrected on the last day ? shouldn't they put a key inside ?
Some non gasketed caskets have an endlock or front lock too. It's not ONLY gasketed units. the cap that you removed is called the endlock or front lock cap. The overlay is the part that you take out of the casket and place over the foot end of the top. the fabric that stays attached to the casket is called the throw out because it.... uh... throws out....those are the correct terms....Only matthews still makes the front locks now.
Happy Easter! Love your videos
Nice does it open the whole casket when placing the whole body in
Obviously. Why would you think it wouldn't? I'm sure if both sides had separate locks she would have said so.
Casket gasket has a nice ring to it
Does the bottom portion of the casket open to allow initial placement of the body?
Jennifer Berry yes
Once the casket is closed by using the key, can it be reopened OR is it once it’s lock, it’s lock for good?
What are the other silver knobs at the end of the casket for? I’ve seen them on some caskets (like one on each corner).
The other knob reveals a "Memory tube,” which is a small glass tube that screws into the casket. In the event that something should happen to the casket (should the casket become dislodged from its space in a mausoleum or crypt, or unearthed from the ground), the identity of the deceased can be easily known without having to exhume the remains.
Hi just started watching your videos. I’ve noticed there all old ones . Do you still do this ?
can you explain the burper valve on a casket?
A sealer casket... With no sealer I use a casket key hole on the side of the casket one head and one foot. Just started working for a friend's home.
When they hand you the key it never the long part of the key , Why ?
Why am i watching this and why is it in my reccomended
Who knows why anyone watches my videos but thanks for being here 👍🏻
@@LittleMissFuneral I like your video's.
Hi little miss funeral got how are you on Jewish funeral rules and procedures ECT ??
I been searching the same one she has
Also the correct term is the casket Crank not the casket key.....
Caskets look so comfy.
You better social distance
E. tezani lol
I’m reminded of the "key" for the garbage disposal, myself...
So she don’t adjust the bed ?
kasket key
I do to
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That's a nice casket. Very unique. Who makes it?
I don't know I have a different plan.
Cremate me put me in a douche bottle and run me through one more time
Where's the sound?
I’m the 666 like! 😳
why am I watching this?
Why in the hell would you want to open a casket.
To put a body in. To retrieve something from a body.
She's very nasal ,