What is a burial vault?

While you probably understand the need of a casket, you may not know the importance of a burial vault.

A burial vault is a lined and sealed concrete container designed to protect the casket from outside elements such as water, and downward soil pressure caused by backhoes or other heavy maintenance equipment at the gravesite.

A grave liner is an unlined and unsealed concrete container that protects the casket from the downward soil pressure caused by backhoes or other heavy maintenance equipment at the gravesite.

Both burial vaults and grave liners help preserve the cemetery by preventing the ground from collapsing or settling over time and most importantly, protect your loved one after burial.