National Board Of Examination (NBE) Arts Practice Exam

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In what context is a cemetery vault typically used?

  1. To encase the casket

  2. To hold cremated remains

  3. As a graveside marker

  4. For burial of remains in a mausoleum

The correct answer is: To encase the casket

A cemetery vault is typically used in the context of encasing the casket. This is primarily to provide additional protection for the casket after it has been buried in the ground. The vault serves multiple purposes, such as preventing the ground from settling over time, which can create a depression in the soil above the grave, and offering protection from natural elements, animals, and potential damage during the burial process. While burial of cremated remains and mausoleums do involve the handling of remains, those options pertain to different practices. A vault specifically addresses the need for structural support around a casket, making encasing the casket its main and most recognized purpose.