Casket
Casket
Casket (/ˈkɑːskɪt/), also known as a coffin in some regions, is a term used to describe a container designed to hold the remains of a deceased person for burial or cremation.
Etymology
The term "casket" originally referred to a box or chest for storing jewels or other valuable items. It is derived from the Middle English word "cask", which itself comes from the Old North French "casque" meaning "helmet", from the Latin "cascus", meaning "case". The term began to be used to refer to a burial case in the 19th century in North America.
Related Terms
- Burial: The act of placing the body of a deceased person into a grave, typically in a casket.
- Cremation: The process of reducing a body to ashes, typically after death. The ashes may be placed in a casket or urn.
- Funeral: A ceremony held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead.
- Mortuary science: The study and practice of activities related to the care and preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation.
- Embalming: The process of preserving a body after death, typically performed before the body is placed in a casket for burial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Casket
- Wikipedia's article - Casket
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