What term denotes the handles, ornamental fixtures and their fittings attached to the casket shell?

• A. Head Panel
• B. Grave Liner
• C. Hardware
• D. Hinge Cover

Answer: (C)

Handles and ornamental fixtures attached to the casket shell are collectively called the hardware. This term covers all the exterior fittings you see on the outside of the casket—handles, brackets, caps, and other metal attachments that secure and decorate the shell. The head panel is a specific decorative section at the head end, not the full set of exterior attachments. A grave liner belongs inside the casket to line the interior, not on the outside. A hinge cover is a single piece that hides the hinge and is just one element of the hardware. So the best term for the handles, ornamental fixtures, and their fittings is hardware.