What is a burial vault, and do I have to use one?
As defined by the national Concrete Burial Vault Association, Outer Burial Receptacle are of two types: 1) A concrete graveliner, which is a burial receptacle placed in the ground in a cemetery. It may be sectional, dome or box formdesigned and built to support the weight of the earth and standard cemetery maintenance equipment to prevent the grave from collapsing. 2) A concrete burial vault, which is a lined and sealed burial receptacle which performs all the functions of the concrete graveliner, and in addition is designed and constructed using one or more lining and sealing materials to increase the overall tensile strength of the finished unit and to reduce the risk of intrusion of exterior elements. Concrete burial vaults are offered in triple, double and single reinforcement and use bronze, copper and stainless steel as well as ABS and Strentex materials in their construction. New York State law does not require the use of a burial vault. However, most cemeteries require the cask
