Body Panels are used to compose which parts?

• A. The top molding
• B. The sides and ends of the casket shell
• C. The interior lining
• D. The bottom

Answer: (B)

Body panels are the exterior pieces that form the main body of the casket shell—the sides and ends wrap around to create the outer shape. They are the large exterior panels that define the body of the casket. The top molding is a decorative trim along the lid, the interior lining sits inside the shell, and the bottom is the base panel that closes the bottom. So body panels are specifically used to compose the sides and ends.