Which term refers to the rigid container for deceased remains that is typically made of wood or metal and is ornamented and lined with fabric?

• A. Coffin
• B. Cap Panel
• C. Casket
• D. Combination Case

Answer: (C)

In funeral terminology, the rigid container for the deceased that is often made of wood or metal and is ornamented and lined with fabric is called a casket. A casket is typically rectangular and designed to open along the top or length for viewing, with a decorative exterior and a fabric-lined interior to present the body respectfully. This distinguishes it from a coffin, which is usually six- or eight-sided with a tapering profile and is less common in modern practice in many regions. A cap panel refers to a part of the lid’s interior rather than the whole container, and a combination case is a more generic container used primarily for transport or cremation rather than for display.