Makes you wonder!
2006-08-20 09:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by Cronus 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
So the lid doesn't shift or pop open when they are throwing dirt on it or accidently open while being lowered or if it is dropped?
2006-08-20 09:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are no longer nailed down, most, but not all casket have what is called a gasket. When the lid meets the base, it is cranked shut and that helps prevent graveside elements from entering the casket. There hasn't been graverobbers in many, many years, and it has NOTHING to do with health reasons, as not all caskets seal. Wood caskets do not seal, it just depends on what type of casket the family chooses.
2006-08-20 11:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Reagan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you heard that, but they don't nail down coffin lids anymore. They're closed and sealed and put into the ground. No nails.
2006-08-20 09:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because there used to be so many grave robbers back in the old days. Maybe it used to be a deterrent. Now days, they have those cement things that go around the coffins so I don't think it matters anymore.
2006-08-20 09:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by Phyllobates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be terrifying to have Grandma come bounding out of the coffin while trying to lower her into the ground wouldnt it? LOL
2006-08-20 09:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by Cutelilminxy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So the corpse dones not fall out in case the coffin is dropped or damged in transit.
2006-08-20 09:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No wondering - just common sense. Grave robbers, water, animals, etc. can gain entrance and defile the body. It's more for health reasons AND peace of mind for the family.
2006-08-20 11:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really, its to prevent people from getting in rather than the bodt getting out. Graverobbing still occurs these days.
2006-08-20 09:19:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just in case they become zombies, they want to make it difficult for them to get back out!
2006-08-20 09:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to help make sure they stay put; the dirt on top helps too.
2006-08-20 09:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋