The Wilbert Way Tutorial

The Wilbert Way is the presentation of the Burial Vault, suspended over the grave using cables, with the lid pushed back on rails in full display. This style of presentation is well known as the most respectful, and proper way to display a Vault for a Committal Service. At Kelley Vault Company every Burial Vault and grave container is displayed in this manner. This presentation also allows the Vault Man to seal the Burial Vault in full view above ground to ensure the lid is aligned correctly for the highest possible seal.
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[@twofoottaylor1]

That was extremely interesting and educational ,, I didn't know anything about what you were doing, so thank you for such an excellent explanation. It all makes sense now on how everything works when a casket is brought to a cemetery for burial. It's amazing how it all goes together and how it's taken apart afterwards.

[@camsnyder2636]

This is for the people who are wanting to nit pick this vault mans setups. If you yourself have never done the job do not add in your two cents. If you aren’t in the burial vault and or funeral business don’t speak about things you have no clue about. If you think you can do better go right ahead and apply at your local Wilbert or CVI and see what actually goes into the job. This Vault man has great set ups and does things to standard.

[@ssj5pikachu229]

Since I do the job I will add my 2 cents; He would not make it at wilbert Houston

[@camsnyder2636]

@@ssj5pikachu229 How so ?

[@ssj5pikachu229]

@@camsnyder2636 he just wouldn’t, let him come over and find out why personally all he has to do is ask for a transfer lol but he’d quit I promise And please stop making it sound like it’s so hard to do it’s literally the easiest thing to do at Wilbert besides answering the phone, the real hard work is done in the warehouse where the vaults are made, Trust me, we drivers have it easy compared to them,

[@ssj5pikachu229]

@@camsnyder2636 dude he gets nik picked for a reason we require PERFECTION is literally in the job description and his work is far from it I’ve all the conditions of your comment so I know what I see ok? Do you work for wilbert?

[@markhaunert5029]

​@ssj5pikachu229 it must not be the real world in Houston. In 30 + years I've never seen any vault guy do anything as much as this guy does. Absolutely doesn't happen in cemeteries with 5 to 15 funerals a day. Just saying.

[@genepatterson4375]

I never realized how complex the setup is so that things flow smoothly. Great job.

[@ssj5pikachu229]

It’s the easiest thing to do at Wilbert literally takes 30mins to set up

[@primate4]

I’ve never worked in the funeral industry but don’t have to in order to realize that this man takes pride in his work. That is not easy!!!!!! He is very methodical and meticulous! 👏

[@timsmith5950]

This is very intresting I've been helping in the burials at a small local cemetery for about a year, i already have stories that would not be appropriate to tell, so i dont but will say i do the best i can within my limited power to make it presentable just because i care

[@stevewilson405]

I spent 40 years in funeral service. First working in a cemetery then a funeral home. While going to mortuary school I worked for Wilbert Vaolt Co. Only sold Wilbert vaults my entire life.

[@kenveum6456]

I cranked the vault up by hand for 30 years and i got old an sst was heavy so i used a drill to lift the base up to the cover 34 years i was a vault man 10000 burials

[@miltonhemphill7046]

On a business level this guy is nice and tidy!!!! Job well done brother. You take pride in your work. A lot of people can't say that. Job well done. 😊

[@allenstanley5379]

You are very meticulous in your work, and you are a true representative of the company

[@jamesbutler174]

I've been watching your videos it's very helpful and reassuring to see the mechanics of how my funeral will play out. I do wish you were based in New England since I will be buried in Maine, I can only hope the Wilbert Vault company service up there is as professional as you are. I am in my 50's and 2 years into an incurable cancer. I live in California but Maine is home. So I have secured a plot, paid for the headstone and pre-paid for a custom coffin made by the Trappist Monks in Iowa. I've selected the Wilbert Copper Triune Vault with the Wilbert Way set up. My question is, because I have a traditional six-sided coffin vice a casket, does that impact the way the device is set up? Appreciate any feedback or insight you could provide. Thank you!

[@MarkHoezee]

The Wilbert way is cool but at my local cemetery they simply lower the lower part of the vault in ground using a boom, they leave the top on that machine. Then they set up the casket lowering straps over the vault and then they use the boom to put the lid on after the casket is lowered. Seems much more efficient than the Wilbert way

[@anthonywilliams6878]

How long does the seal on the vault lid last for I’m asking because my grandfather and great grandfather is in a Wilbert vault since 1983 they died six months apart

[@bigwerrmwindycity5619]

I would like that same setup,who do I talk to about that the funeral director or the cemetery director?

[@notme123]

Is there sn escape hatch inside?😅

[@Tilco696]

When you do a video, could you please turn the phone sideways. Your viewers would be very appreciative!

[@jowo272]

Hallo, obwohl ich bicht ungeschickt bin , ich arbeite oft als messebauer verstehe ich diesen aufbau nicht. Hier in D gibt es das auch nicht. Finde ich aber gut.

[@nikaheartboyd]

Is the water can get in and the remains get wet?

[@Gonefishing-hm3jv]

Water will get into a casket eventually no matter what vault you have a funeral home will.say it doesn't. only get you to purchase a higher end casket /vault .only to make you feel better. No burial vault or casket is leak proof. I worked for a company in Buffalo, NY, and we put many vaults and caskets in the ground in the fall,winter, the site's sometimes we're flooded, and we had to try to drain the hole in the ground b4 we could put the vault in or else it would float or fill with water,the casket would get water inside as well. So if a funeral home is going to tell you, oh, it won't leak. Ask em are you going to check on my family's site when they are 6ft under ground....

[@user-oq8hm2zw7c]

Man does excellent work 👏

[@joefranks4235]

Yea, but you're you are leaving the paper removed from the corners into the vault. I wouldn't like that.

[@kelvinzaiontz5368]

He cleaned it out

[@Illianaheadstonecareofficial]

Nothing is ever left in the vault, most of the time to corner supports fall, so I drop the paper with then and get both sets of corner supports and both sets of corner papers out of the vault