Burial Vaults

A burial vault is a lined and sealed outer receptacle that houses the casket. It protects the casket from the weight of the earth and heavy maintenance equipment that will pass over the grave. It also helps resist water and preserves the beauty of the cemetery or memorial park by preventing the ground from settling.

The image above illustrates the reality of the modern cemetery. While formerly graves were opened and closed by pick and shovel, modern cemeteries use heavy machinery for maintenance, setting stone monuments, and servicing graves.