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Is there a law that requires caskets to be placed in vaults prior to burial?

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Is there a law that requires caskets to be placed in vaults prior to burial?

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No, there is no such law. However, certain cemeteries require that some type of hard container house the casket to prevent cave-ins at the cemetery in subsequent years, and for ease of grounds maintenance. A vault meets these cemetery requirements.