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 the 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.
An OUTER BURIAL CONTAINER, or gravebox, is an UNLINED concrete box with drainage HOLES to allow ground water to escape. Outer Burial Containers meet the cemetery requirements to stabilize the grave but do not provide the casket protection of a burial vault. Burial vaults are constructed of high-strength concrete and reinforced with a metal or plastic liner. They provide the most lasting protection. By definition, if an outer burial container is not lined and sealed, it's not a vault.
As you select the vault for your loved one, you should consider several factors:
the vault’s material, design, and personalization options.
The vault’s construction is a major consideration. Vaults are constructed in three levels of reinforcement.
TRIPLE LINED REINFORCEMENT
High-strength concrete, semi-precious corrosion resistant metals, high-impact plastic inside and out combined for excellent durability.
DOUBLE LINED REINFORCEMENT
High-strength concrete, corrosion resistant metals, high-impact plastic combined for durable inner protection in a double-reinforced vault.
SINGLE LINED REINFORCEMENT
Concrete construction strengthened with plastic for extra support.
In most areas of the country, state or local law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in a grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the grave will not sink in. Either a grave liner or burial vault will satisfy these requirements.
Your Selection
As you select the vault for your loved one, you should consider several factors-the vaults material, design and personalization options-all guided by your preferences and those of your loved one.
The vault's construction is a major consideration, offering four levels of protection:
Economy -
Outer Burial Container
Two piece boxes/one piece boxes and any unlined domed lid container.
Basic -
Single reinforced vaults feature concrete construction strengthened with plastic for extra support.
Standard -
High strength concrete, stainless steel and high impact plastic combine for durable inner protection in a double reinforced vault.
Premium -
High strength concrete, semi-precious, corrosive resistant metals and high impact plastic combine for excellent durability.
Monticello
Salute
Continental
Citadel
Venetian
Stainless Steel Triune
Cameo Rose Triune
Veteran Triune
Copper Triune
Bronze Triune
The Wilbert Bronze
Wilbert Legacy Custom Series
Wilbert Legacy Custom Series images offers the ultimated customized personlization.
Creating a lasting memorial for a loved once is comprised of the following steps:
1. Family chooses from a vast selection of background images to resperesent their loved ones memory.
2. The appropriate number of photographs are provided to the funeral professional from the family.
3. Images are scanned and a customized print is created.
4. Customized print is applied to the cover of the vault and delivered as arrangements have been made.
The Legacy Brochure
We offer a wide variety of colorful, high quality images that capture the personality of your loved one. Choose from over a hundred of our stunning images that highlight a wide range of activities, hobbies, sports, religions, and military branches. Upgrade to select burial vaults and add captivating imagery for no additional charge.
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Life's Reflections Appliques
A state-of-the-art vinyl adhesion process applies telling words or a defining image to the burial vault carapace.
Images vary by region. Your funeral professional can share available selections with you.
1. Choose Image
2. Image Cut
3. Image Applied
Loved & Cherished
Commonly asked questions/comments with responses
FAMILY – "My parents already took care of their vaults."
DIRECTOR – "OK. Did they choose a vault, or an outer burial container?"
FAMILY – "We made arrangements at the cemetery (or at another funeral home)."
DIRECTOR – "OK. Do you remember if you selected a vault, or an outer burial container?"
FAMILY – "Do we need one of these?"
DIRECTOR – "Yes. The cemetery requires at least an outer burial container. Let me explain the difference between a outer burial container and burial vault."
Industry Statistic: 78% of families don’t know what a burial vault is. 85% choose a burial vault after they learn the difference between a burial vault and an outer burial container, and of these 65% choose free personalization.
FAMILY – "No one sees it. Why bother."
DIRECTOR – "Everyone sees the vault at the cemetery. It is a way to memorialize a loved one and provide personal closure that the casket is protected as the last step in the funeral process."
FAMILY – "We want the cheapest container possible."
DIRECTOR – "OK. Let me explain the least expensive options in outer burial containers and burial vaults. Some of the least expensive burial vaults even include FREE personalization."