Which term refers to the handles, ornamental fixtures and their fittings attached to the casket shell?

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

Answer: (C)

The handles, ornamental fixtures, and their fittings attached to the casket shell are referred to as hardware. This term covers all exterior fittings that decorate or function on the outside of the casket, including handles, brackets, corner pieces, and decorative plates. The other options describe more specific parts: a hinge cover only conceals the hinge, a grave liner is the inner container placed in the grave, and a head panel is a single exterior panel near the head area. Hardware is the broad, inclusive term for all those fittings.