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Some of the terminology that is used during the funeral planning process can be confusing. Hopefully the following information is helpful. The outer burial container and all of the vaults that we use are provided by the Wilbert Vault Company. Therefore, the names of the vaults will be unique to this company.

Vault - what is it and why is it needed?  A vault, or outside burial container, is required by most cemeteries. The vault helps to keep the grave from sinking or eroding.  It helps to distribute the weight of the earth and heavy cemetery equipment evenly across the casket. The casket fits within the vault and then the vault is lowered into the ground. 

Outer burial container - A concrete box

Lined vault - a lined vault can be single lined, double lined or triple lined. The lining is the layer or layers of protection that is given to the casket.

Carapace - the top or lid of the vault.

There are several levels of vaults; basic, basic plus, standard, premium and ultimate.

Basic

• Concrete box is simply that, an unlined box with a lid that surrounds the casket but does not seal to offer added protection to the casket from the elements. There is not a name plate on a concrete box. This box meets the minimum requirements of the cemetery. 
• Monticello is a single lined vault that weighs 2000 pounds. This vault seals around the casket and offers extra protection to the casket from the elements. The vault will also have the decedent's name on the carapace. The Monticello is painted with one color but there are a variety of colors to choose from in order to match the casket. An emblem is also placed on the carapace. The emblem can be a wreath, rose, crucifix, military emblem, etc.

Basic Plus

• Continental is a single lined vault that seals around the casket and offers the casket extra protection. It weighs 2500 pounds. This vault will have the decedent's name on the carapace, and it can be painted in many color combinations. A variety of emblems can be used for the carapace including the military emblems.
• Venetian is a single lined vault that seals around the casket and offers the casket extra protection. It weighs 2600 pounds. It can also be painted in any combination of colors. The carapace can have a stain glass window look to it or a smooth carapace with an emblem of your choice including the name plate.

Standard

All standard vaults have the cover and base reinforced with high-impact ABS plastic (2nd generation plastic) that has 4 times the strength of the Strentex liner®, and strong, corrosion-resistant stainless steel.

• Stainless steel triune is a double lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds. This vault can be painted in any color combination. The carapace has all the options above or several scenery selections are available. The scenery selections include a country road, river with a bridge, a field of flowers, the American flag or the decedent's photo to name just a few. The following link will take you to Omaha Wilbert's website and you can view the many options. www.omahawilbertvaults.com
• Cameo rose is a double lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds. It is usually painted pink and white. There is a beautiful single stemmed sculpted rose on the carapace as well as the decedent's name. The carapace can also be customized to fit your loved one's life.
• Veteran triune is a double lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds. The vault can be painted in any color combination, but it is usually painted blue & silver and the carapace will have the branch specific military emblem. The decedent's name is on a name plate that also includes the United States flag. Further personalization is available.

Premium

The premium vaults are double-reinforced (concrete/plastic/bronze or copper) They are high-strength concrete with bronze or copper (the finest metals used in burial) and high-impact ABS plastic (2nd generation plastic)
that has 4 times the strength of the Strentex liner®

Cover and base reinforced with non-rusting bronze or copper

• Bronze triune is a double lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds.
• Copper triune is a double lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds.
• Both of these vaults can be painted in any color combination. The carapace has all the options from a single emblem to the scenery selection. The personalized name plate is also on the carapace.

Ultimate

The ultimate is triple-reinforced (only triple-reinforced unit) protection (plastic/concrete/plastic/bronze.) The cover and base are reinforced with durable, non-rusting bronze alloy. The interior is reinforced with high-impact ABS plastic (2nd generation plastic) that has 4 times the strength of the Strentex liner® and the exterior base is completely encased in high-impact ABS Marbelon™

• The Wilbert Bronze is a triple lined vault that weighs 3000 pounds. This vault can be painted in any color combination. The carapace has all the options from a single emblem to the scenery selection. The personalized name plate is also on the carapace.

 As always, for more information, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions comments or concerns.