Casket lowering device setup

[@mysteryman2475]

I admire the care and professionalism you show to the dead. People don’t know how much work goes into preparing a graveside service. I worked part-time at a funeral home for three years, so I know how much manpower goes into this field of work. One thing I would like to ask is if you prefer steel vaults or concrete ones? The funeral home where I worked used concrete only.

[@336ballistics2]

I personally prefer steel over concrete vaults, but then again that’s what I have the most experience with.

[@jkdodge]

They all leak.

[@margieday3559]

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[@margieday3559]

Can't Get Enough of You Baby

[@ricktomlinson5481]

@@jkdodge they ALL do NOT leak... IF... there is no damage to the unit when placed in the ground. Concrete vaults are sealed around the underside of the lid and coated with water proof material on all outside surfaces. Steel is also painted and sealed as well but micro cracks over time will lead to rusting out and failure of the water proofing and the entire unit. Concrete will not rust out. Now that said there is a concrete liner that some cemeteries use which is very cheap and only has a flat concrete slab placed on a concrete box with no seal. It is meant only to stop the ground from collapsing and not meant to protect the casket from possible water damage or the elements.

[@sandmanslim4637]

my wife asked me a question about how it was done. Now that I have seen all of the work and effort put in by the gentleman that do this work I am thoroughly impressed and I am grateful that people such as these exist to care for not only the families who have to go through the process of burying a loved one, but show so much care in the process of burying the lost loved one themselves. The people in the video are clearly professionals and have big hearts and great care for the people that they have to do this work for. We very much appreciate all that you do.

[@robertgriswell7867]

I used to do that it's a good but very sad job seeing the family go through grief had to quit because my heart could not take it God bless you sir.

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

i never thought that there was so much work getting a grave set up . great job and very informative.

[@vendediesel]

Technology. Vaults used to not be sealed like they are now. They would just drop the casket in and lower the lid down with metal hooks. Problem with that is bodies get exhumed alot for forensic examination to determine if a person was murdered or not. Being that murder has no statute of limitations, a body can be used to provide evidence after several decades. The better a body is preserved the more helpful it will be to find out if that person actually died (coroners are wrong alot). Unsealed vaults tend to flood and well, you can guess how that's going to be after 20 years.

[@davidchunko1560]

I never knew this much setup went into it neither after the 7 funerals I have went to I never knew how graves were set up and the hard work put into setting up for a funeral now I know

[@benbrown3933]

This is a very professional gentleman and he cares about his job

[@scottkaiser8589]

Never realized just how much work goes into one of these graves. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@fotofemale1]

Sir I have so much respect for you. I had NO idea this was such an intensive process! When you started off with levels on the boards, I knew it was going to be a process. Thank you for what you do to ensure that the families of the deceased will have a respectful, honorable service.

[@easttexan2933]

you are one of America's unsung heroes. Thank you sir.

[@justkelly6992]

I grew up in graveyards, my dad made tombstones for graves and I would frequently go with him to set them. I used to watch them bury people from a respectful distance then the cemetery workers would drop them into the hole. This system is labor intensive compared to 50 years ago but now one man can do it easily. Pretty good video. Thanks.

[@eddiethecurler]

I really respect the care and professionalism of this gentleman.

[@kennycharles]

I had no idea the grave setup was so complicated. Thanks for showing how complicated opening a grave is.

[@amanduswestin9211]

Of course it has to be complicated and expensive because of the literal vultures in the funeral industry who shames and decieves people when they're at their most vunerable and make them believe things like embalming, concrete vaults, ridiculously expensive caskets/coffins etc are needed because "it's expected", "it's standard practice", "it'll help with closure", "it's about respect for the dead" or even "it's a health hazard', "it's required to do"...

[@dannygroom3327]

@@amanduswestin9211 . Exactly

[@paulchappelhymns]

Amazing system. We have something much simpler up here in Canada. I know it's impossible but it would be fascinating to see the closing of the vault and then the grave. Thank you so much!

[@5argetech56]

Giving that level of respect to the dead of some family you do not know is outstanding... The care, the Preciseness, The dedication to what you are doing.... Uber Respect!

[@amanduswestin9211]

The complete opposite is true about all the literal vultures in the funeral industry who shames and decieves people when they're at their most vunerable and make them believe things like embalming, concrete vaults, ridiculously expensive caskets/coffins etc are needed because "it's expected", "it's standard practice", "it'll help with closure", "it's about respect for the dead" or even "it's a health hazard', "it's required to do"...

[@dannygroom3327]

@@amanduswestin9211 . exactly...

[@rosiethomas9497]

His dedication to his job is amazing. Remember when most everyone had that same drive. I admire him he does it with heart and care. Love all who cares for the house that once had a living soul inside. Undertaker doctors and nurses even the guy who removed the trash from their room. Most of the grace of God who cared while he was here on earth Bless the family and all loved ones.

[@garyfeldheiser8538]

THIS MAN KNOWS HIS WORK THATS FOR SURE

[@bettierusso5410]

Bless your heart! This is so kind of you to post this video. A funeral is a person's last goodbye on earth. Their lives mattered. It always breaks my heart to see a funeral that had little or no attendants to mourn them. The work you do so tenderly shows a level of respect that is sorely missing in this society today. God sees your work, we see your dedicated work, and the Angels of Heaven are there to offer silent support. Thank you for all you do.

[@MH-WM]

And this was a nice mild day, imagine rain and freezing temperatures with a blowing windchill 😉. Loads of respect for those in the funeral and cemetery industry!

[@nataliecassidy4298]

These men that are doing this really have a lot of hard work in getting the casket ready to burie. This is a lot of responsibility making sure that nothing goes wrong in the process of taking care of our loved ones for us. I thank These men for all the care that they have in doing this job.

[@caskm5]

Bless this man. That's a lot of labor involved. Hope he gets compensated well for his work. He shows true professionalism and love for the job.

[@amyfinch2299]

He has been doing this for a long time.That is a hard job .I bet he does not fuss what he eats at night..🙂🙂🙂

[@caseyheholt8691]

This is so awesome how the caregivers care about people's loved ones that go in the ground to make sure make everything

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

Very Interesting ! , because we miss all of the set up, when we get to the cemetery for the burial, the grave is all ready to go, THANKYOU for the 'behind the scene' look of setting up a grave, and I also like the 'compassion' of cemetery ( they even put chairs to sit down for families in grief).

[@josephseverino674]

I couldn't help myself, i had to watch this video, the care that go's into a burial, the equipment, certainly have a lot of appreciation for grave yard grounds keepers 👍

[@kanecrowe8064]

That's a much more involved setup than my place of work. Tbh I didnt know there was this kind of lowering device. Kudos to you for being so precise!

[@scottysfishinss]

Professionally and Respectfully Done. Thank u Sir

[@southernstyle228]

Great job sir. I really learned a lot about something that I always just see set up. My uncle will be buried near my father tomorrow and I have a better appreciation for the entire process. Thank you very much.

[@stephanx2384]

Wow! What effort to get a body into the ground. I remember my grandma's funeral. Four guys and two ropes...

[@dannygroom3327]

Yes but if you were to do that the money grabbing undertaker would lay on a guilt trip and make you feel cheep...

[@ricktomlinson5481]

@@dannygroom3327 At one time I knew most all the undertakes/funeral directors in my home city and they were all honorable and fine men and women who were not money grabbers! What people forget is the service that they provide has significant overhead including that beautiful waxed up black Cadilac in which you may take your last car ride. And as a matter of fact it's about choice. Leave body to science/medical school ...0$, ceremation only ... 600$ Gold casket with the works ... 100,000$+ If you feel that your local mortician/FD is a money grabber then find another to provide your funeralial needs. All the best!

[@jfpointblank8929]

That's why India's got the best method throw a bunch of lumber and burn the shit out of the corpes that's how I want my goodbye

[@jondavis7948]

There are Diferent kinds of setups

[@mattdavis8034]

4 guys in 2 ropes...that's how we do it in Scotland now!! No fancy lowering devices....also 2 of us are Grave diggers, the other 2 Funeral directors. The first new grave the deceased goes in at 7' second 6' and the last one at 5' with a soil coverage of 3'

[@anthonyholmes71]

I'm glad he explained everything as he worked. It's quite much that needs to be known and done in this process. He is a great teacher.

[@bohhica1]

Wow ! I had no idea how this worked. How much time is involved just to set this up. Plus the hole had to be dug. Two guys job in my opinion.Great job😀

[@billieburns8471]

You are to be congratulated on how much respect and care you demonstrated in this process that you do every day. Thank you!

[@navycorpsman744]

Everyone saying it's a lot of work. It may be but it's this man's job that he gets paid for and he does it well with pride. Good job son.

[@MsBrit_]

WOW! I've always wondered how this process is done. Now it makes sense why the cemetery closes at a certain time because that's all very time-consuming and hard labor.

[@tomphillips8565]

You have given an outstanding explanation on how this equipment assembles and how it operates. A great job! Thanks for your time.

[@LouLope]

"We are the last ones to let you down."

[@kathyheitchue6069]

Dark humour,but You are correct,😂

[@richardwarren4879]

Yep out of all the people. You re involved we put you to rest. We maintain all the graves and cemetery.

[@vickibella8761]

Always wondered how these devices and systems work so seamlessly .. Well it's guys like this. Assembling many of these on a daily. . Fantastic to see this

[@tomharries847]

here in the uk we just have two straps, one under the head end and one under the foot end of the coffin then you have 4 bearers who hold the straps and lower the coffin down at the same time, by hand. so much quicker. ive been a bearer seven times in the past and always done it that way and it has worked excellent. i do admire the extra care that goes into lowering a coffin or casket in the US. also we dont normally use vaults. there is no need for that added expense when the casket or coffin is never to be seen again. good video on how you do things across the pond.

[@336ballistics2]

Vaults are not required by law where I’m located, however they are typically required by the cemetery’s where the bodies are laid to rest. Thanks for commenting!

[@equigirl78jill64]

I just think people are too lazy to Bury their own loved ones in the states

[@jajohnson7809]

Lots of people have issues with accepting the notion of water and soil and other nasties reaching their loved ones in the earth. Some vaults in theory do seal the casket away from all that. But I think the vault is more to keep the grave from caving in, as it otherwise would once the casket succumbs to the elements. Will the vault last forever? Probably not. Great video!

[@ministerchristophermiddleb7490]

Tom Harries in some states here in the us it is the law to have a vault or some cemetery require it

[@spencerwilton5831]

minister Christopher middlebrooks church boy That's ridiculous. People pollute enough during life, why continue to do so after death? America needs to seriously reconsider its priorities. I have specified a cardboard coffin for my ultimate disposal, I don't want to be entombed in concrete, metal or plastic for eternity and add to the worlds issues any more than I have to!

[@lauragadille3384]

Wow the invention of these materials to lower a casket in the ground.

[@snowbunny1066]

I always thought the vault was like a bathtub kinda. Like the casket gets lowered into it than the lid would be the flat top piece. Boy was i wrong. So much work goes into this. They always make us leave when lowering the casket. I truly thought it was cause they didnt care and dropped it in. Thank you for sharing.

[@fishmut]

My gosh that’s a lot of setting up, much appreciated showing us all how this all works. Have a great day also . 👍

[@captainkeyboard1007]

It was nice to see the preparation of a gravesite with a burial vault above the grave. The gravedigger was terrific at his best. This show was excellent but short.

[@theresahs5956]

A very professional and respectful job well done! I did not realize, until viewing your video, that this profession is a skilled craft that requires, many, exact measurements and such fine detail as well as respect. I have a newfound appreciation and the up most respect for this job/trade/profession. Thank you, so very much, for enlightening me in sharing your video! I look forward to future videos. You have a new subscriber!

[@johnifly]

This is a complicated process indeed for this kind of grave-lowering device! The cemetery where my parents are buried and where I will be also, the vault is put in the ground BEFORE the graveside service, the "grass" is placed down, and wood is laid down around the frame of the grave, then the grave-lowering device is placed on top! The lid of the vault is kept on a truck and after the casket is lowered after everyone leaves, the device is removed, the grass is removed and the vault lid is brought up on a truck that has a crane device on it. There are chains on the crane with hooks on the end. They attach the hooks to the lips on the lid of the vault and it is positioned over the grave, then lowered down to close the vault with the casket already lowered into the vault. It saves SO much time! This set-up is far too involved but it works. I guess it depends on cemetery's preference. This might not have cost them much money as compared to the other way.

[@clydecavalieri4511]

I worked at Toys R Us, one day I had a man who worked at a local cemetery buy marbles. He explained that when they buried a person in a vault in a mausoleum, they spread a few marbles on the floor of the vault to make it easier to push the casket in.

[@carlexus3133]

they should supply that at his job not yours

[@danmilosevich]

@@carlexus3133 perhaps they ran out of the pellets they use. Or maybe it was requested. Or maybe what does it matter?

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Very professional.... and clearly illustrated..... Thank You for showing this side of the funeral industry.... Thanks.... Doc....

[@Kinglegend-nq9dp]

I respect his job big time rest in peace to EVERYONE who past away its something we all will witness one day

[@gwenhoskins1]

Lots of work...thank you for all the familys you've served

[@lucymarie8611]

I find it so interesting how different cemeteries do things so differently. Our local cemetery puts the casket in the vault closes the vault then lowers it using a tractor. I’ve also been to services where the vault is already in the ground and the family (if they choose to) lowers the casket into the vault using something that looks like those green straps but thicker. Then they lower the lid on top.

[@cherrylm2]

Had no idea there was so much involved. What a professional.

[@michaelm5601]

This is a good hearted man that has respect for mankind. The world needs more people of his character. God bless him. What is this vault made of? Does it have a water seal?

[@boogieblocka1749]

Amazing video I interviewed for a burial vault job today and I’m here to educate myself for this job because it’s interesting to see how all this hard work comes together and this guy made it look very simple as a great teacher and training video this is A+++

[@dianamangan7949]

I really enjoyed watching this man doing all this Casket lowering device setup he really did a great job sharing this with us thanks SR. I really admire the care and professionalism you show to the dead. People don't know how much work goes into preparing a graveside service. Thanks again for showing this video. my Husband and I are going to be Cremated he has his all paid for and all set to go soon we are going to get mine paid for one of my Brother's are against getting Cremated But this is what my Husband & I want to do there's nothing wrong with wanting to be Cremated We are all for it.

[@tuddyjohnson488]

U did a wonderful job sir..💯😀

[@chadnga8]

I have always been curious as to how this all happened. I still want to see a video once the casket is on, how the lower vault and casket are lowered and the cables are able to be pulled out.

[@thesoutherngoth6246]

Impressive! Such care and attention to detail. He knows his stuff! Amazing job!

[@suwanneekid2616]

You can tell this ain't his first time.Very professional.

[@Ave43able]

This is so fascinating to watch this process. Thank you for the work you do.

[@zadejustin3576]

Such hard work to set up this type of lowering device but great job and professionalism! Keep up the great work you do!

[@IamAries52]

Your professionalism is really awesome!!! Thank You 😊 for sharing this, with us and God bless!

[@missyd0g2]

On a cold winter day it must be difficult. I have met many who genuinely care for the departed.

[@lhaaa1059]

Thanks for explaining the process so well !

[@blinderII]

Not sure how i came across this, but what a great video! I was totally engrossed. Very interesting...thanks for sharing!

[@walkernick86]

Here in England we just chuck 'em in the hole! :-) Much respect though. You did a great job and took a lot of care. You are obviously proud of your work which is nice to see. :-)

[@jannahayvenhurst3504]

Thank you for sharing. You did a great job! Greetings from a Dutch mortician

[@diannfeick5499]

This is the first time I saw a video on this...always wander how they did this...great job on how u do your job

[@glasswinder]

Great job. It's always interesting to see how things are done.

[@mackaldridge7603]

That's a wild looking set of heads ...

[@GothGuy885]

thank you, sir! for your time and expertise :) tho I am not an undertaker, I have been to several graveside services, and have always been interested in how the lowering mechanism works. . . what can I say, I have a mechanical oriented mind :)

[@trellevaughan1958]

Nothing will never gets inside a marvel concrete still volt munch respect

[@shirleyporter5606]

I wish there was a class were one could watch in person how this is done it's not the same watching this in video but thank you for giving us a idea how it's done i enjoy watching

[@lorettapete2995]

You're doing a terrific job

[@theorangecircle1066]

This was really cool to see. I look forward to more videos.

[@dianemadsen4083]

Nice that prep of graves and after are done with care and respect interesting video thank you

[@sstrick500]

I swear it rains at every funeral I've been to.

[@theresalaux5655]

Wow, so interesting. I didn't know so much work went into it!

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Wow, I never realized all the hard work involved in preparing a grave. I plan on being cremated. I hope I won't feel anything because there's no one around to ask if you do.

[@integr8er66]

Boy, your rig is a lot fancier than mine, I have two oak logs about 4" in diameter and a couple chains. I take 2 of the younger generation men and they lower the vault by squatting down, then two others come from behind and take the poles and lower the rest of the way, I leave the chain in the grave. Then, unlike most services, I have the family put some dirt in. The after they leave I finish with the backhoe.

[@jacklannom5155]

We just put down an astro turf covered steel form and the lowering divice goes right on top of it. Takes ten minutes. We do four to five burials a day

[@deborahdesanto2313]

He knows exactly what he is doing, I wonder if an accident ever happened where as the casket was dropped in?

[@margarethardy1374]

Now I understand why the burials are so expensive. There is a lot to it

[@evelynfoster2706]

How do you determine the front from back ? Thank you for making this video and sharing. I have always wondered about how this was done. God bless you both .🚏🥰🦋💐

[@m9ovich785]

You look at the Hinges or latch on the casket when it is Placed on the Vault. The Funeral Director will look to see that the casket is put in the Hurse head 1st. so they know the orientation when set in place.

[@janetyovonnestuckey2282]

I am glad & thankful there is people for all types of jobs, for this is one of the many I couldn't do. But bless the one that does......

[@336ballistics2]

Thank you very much

[@janetyovonnestuckey2282]

@@336ballistics2 YOU ARE SO VERY WELCOME!!!!!

[@barbarajackson4006]

That was very educational thank you so much now i know how they lower a casket now

[@joegarcia8923]

that's a lot of things to do ,,there are different ones to use that take less time to set up ..👍💪

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I now have a greater respect for those who bury the dead.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

How do you get the stay bar and 3 roller bars out after the casket is placed?

[@lyndabrooks2064]

That’s a huge job.

[@Aaronontheradio]

I never knew being in band in school would prepare me for a job in the Vult setting arts. A Tuba 6 and a Tuba 4. Stupid me, I played the Trombone.

[@336ballistics2]

Yeah, I laughed at that as well

[@Karenlegaultjohn]

Wow that is very interesting how they do that

[@charlenemason230]

You are amazing thank you for everything you are doing!!! Blessings

[@bookemdanno5596]

20:31 Only in the South do you know to go to Home Depot or Lowe's if someone says they need a "tuba six" or a "tuba four!" :)

[@Billybullets54]

Not ten but tin

[@privateparty5616]

OK, your comment made me laugh really hard. Maybe because I live in a state that borders Canada. ;)

[@geomodelrailroader]

the full setup for a funeral thank you for what you do Grave Digger.

[@resmeduser4918]

Great video despite the fact it wasnt filmed sideways

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Wow, that was very fascinating. Most of us have no idea what all goes into setting up a grave site. Thanks for sharing that. I'll be searching your other videos, hope you've showed us lowering the casket Why are vaults required? I just feel they're an unnecessary added expense & will never decompose. Curious about your thoughts? I will say, your job is much harder than I realized? How many funerals are you able to do in 1 day? I especially appreciated your comment making sure the family doesn't see the dirt pile

[@hankstanco]

That was really neat to watch. Thank you.

[@ogstopper]

“Show me the manner in which a nation cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals.” - Sir William Ewart Gladstone.

[@JamesBlackwoodRaccoonWhisperer]

what a complicated device to use how you remember where everything goes. My father in law was put in to a metal vault and the door opened up at the end and the casket slid inside and a a crank handle to seal the door closed and that was that

[@terrie3188]

Hello.. I just liked and subscribed to your channel! Your integrity is worthy of praise! Thank you for an informative video. I always wondered about all of this. You seem very honorable and professional. You are appreciated!!

[@goofygolfer56]

Why are there handle rails on the vault? For appearance only?

[@nobbee]

Interesting process and devices. Perhaps you could explain to me how fixed handles on a casket work. Are they more difficult to carry for the pallet bearers?

[@dalewilson8476]

Why are there handles on the vault, if the casket goes inside of it