burial vaults
Subterranean interment chambers
Burial vaults are protective containers that enclose a casket underground.
Required by many cemeteries, they prevent the ground from sinking as the casket deteriorates, keeping the lawn level for maintenance.
Vaults are typically made of concrete, metal, or plastic: The cemetery requires a burial vault for all interments.
They differ from grave liners, which are simpler and less protective.
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