An outer burial container is the enclosure placed around a casket in a grave to maintain ground stability and protect the casket from the surrounding soil environment. Cemeteries require outer burial containers to prevent the ground surface from settling or collapsing as conditions change underground. The container bears the load of the soil above it, resists lateral earth pressure, and shields the casket from moisture and mechanical stress over the full duration of the burial.
Metal outer burial containers offer structural advantages over concrete and composite alternatives at equivalent or reduced wall thickness. Steel and alloy construction provides high load capacity with tight seam integrity, and air-seal dome geometry adds a layer of moisture protection that concrete enclosures cannot replicate. CMV Fabrication manufactures metal outer burial containers for funeral homes and cemetery operations that require verified, testable protection.
CMV Fabrication builds its metal outer burial containers from steel and reinforced alloy stock, with CNC-cut components, continuous welded seams, and air-seal dome construction. Every completed OBC is water-tested at the facility to verify seal integrity before shipping. Powder coat finishing is applied in-house, providing both corrosion resistance for underground performance and a presentable surface for graveside display during the committal service. Standard and custom sizing options accommodate the full range of casket dimensions funeral homes encounter.
CMV Fabrication supplies metal outer burial containers directly to funeral homes, cemetery operators, and distribution partners. Funeral directors can establish standard OBC specifications with CMV Fabrication to streamline reordering for the casket sizes and protection levels they specify most frequently. Volume pricing and recurring delivery arrangements are available for operations that need consistent supply.
