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Are caskets air tight?
Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.
What are the different types of metal caskets?
Metal caskets are available in carbon steel, copper, bronze, and stainless steel. Carbon steel caskets are available in different gauges, ranging from 20 gauge (the thinnest) to 16 gauge (the thickest)
Why were Vietnam casualties in caskets under glass?
"Glass sealer" caskets (protective caskets with an inner glass lid) are an older type of "sealer caskets" (caskets providing an air and watertight seal). Later (for example in the Gulf War) the remains of soldiers were shipped back in glassless "gasket sealer" caskets.
Where can one find caskets for sale?
One can find caskets for sale at mortuaries and funeral supply stores, for example Costco. Caskets are also for sale at Sears, Walmart, and Caskets By Design.
Why do coffins have to be nailed down?
Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.
What types of caskets are available for purchase?
There are several types of caskets available for purchase, including metal caskets, wood caskets, and eco-friendly caskets made from materials like bamboo or wicker. Each type of casket comes in various styles and designs to suit different preferences and budgets.
Why were sarcophaguses made?
They made them to put their kings and queens in the afterlife.
Are mahogany caskets more expensive than other wooden caskets?
Usually yes - as long as one compares caskets of similar design, similar thickness of wood and similar interiors.
How did khafres pyramids help him to the afterlife?
Pyramids were meant to make you immortal in the afterlife, this is what happened to him. Edit; Pyramids were also made to help in the afterlife, so the egyptians put heaps of gold and stuff in there, so that he could be rich in the afterlife.
What did pharaohs put in their pyramids and tombs?
belongings thought to be of use in their afterlife
Why did they put body organs in jars?
because they were thought to need it in the afterlife
Why did the idea of the afterlife appeal to ancient Egyptians?
The idea of the afterlife appealed to the ancient Egyptians because they thought that one day the people they put in the pyramids would rise for the dead and would go into the afterlife.
