The Body of the casket refers to which portion?

• A. The interior lining
• B. The portion of the casket shell containing the top body molding, body panel, base molding, and casket bottom
• C. The lid
• D. The decorative exterior

Answer: (B)

The body of the casket is the main shell portion that forms the sides and bottom around the deceased. It includes the top body molding, body panels, base molding, and the casket bottom. The interior lining is inside this shell but not part of the shell itself, the lid is the separate cover that closes it, and the decorative exterior refers to finishes on the outside. So this portion describes the central, structural part of the casket that holds everything together.