Patent ID: 8375535
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A casket arrangement having a first configuration and a second configuration, comprising: a bottom panel formed of a pliable material; side panels formed intrinsically with the bottom panel of the pliable material, each side panel including a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto, the lower section extending vertically upward from the bottom panel, the upper section in the first configuration extending upward from the lower section and in the second configuration extending in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower section; a mechanically strengthening insert disposed at least in part adjacent the lower section of at least one side panel; end panels formed intrinsically with the bottom panel of the pliable material, each end panel including a lower end panel, and an upper end panel foldably attached thereto, the lower end panel extending vertically upward from the bottom panel and fixed in position, the upper end panel in the first configuration extending upward from the lower end panel and operably coupled to the upper section of at least one side panel, and the upper end panel in the second configuration extending in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower end panel; and wherein the bottom panel, the sides panels, and the end panels form a casket body at least in the first configuration.