WHY DO YOU NEED A BURIAL RECEPTACLE
An outer burial containers are required by most all cemeteries to preserve the
beauty and to help reduce the maintenance cost by supporting the weight of the
ground and equipment that pass over the grave.

How to choose a burial receptacle:
An outer burial container is defined as a burial receptacle placed in the ground, in either a sectional, dome or box form, that helps support the weight of the earth to prevent the grave from collapsing.
An concrete burial vault is defined as a lined and sealed concrete burial receptacle which performs
all the functions of a grave liner, but in addition, it is constructed using lining and sealing materials
to increase the overall tensile strength and to reduce or eliminate the intrusion of exterior
elements. (National Concrete Burial Vault Association)

There are three basic types of burial receptacles: