Which term refers to an outer enclosure that offers protection for the earth load but without sealing qualities?

• A. Grave Liner
• B. Hammertone
• C. Hardware
• D. Head Panel

Answer: (A)

In burial terminology, the outer protective shell placed in the grave to carry the weight of the surrounding soil without forming a seal is the grave liner. It provides structural support to prevent the grave from sinking or collapsing but is not designed to be airtight or watertight. A vault or sealing container would have sealing qualities, which this item does not.

The other terms don’t describe an outer enclosure for earth load that isn’t sealed: hammertone refers to a surface finish, hardware to fittings used on caskets, and a head panel is a component of the casket itself, not the grave’s protective, non-sealing enclosure.