What is a grave liner?

• A. A decorative lid for the grave.
• B. A concrete cover that protects the casket in the grave.
• C. A wooden box placed inside the casket.
• D. A metal container used for burial.

Answer: (B)

A grave liner is the concrete container placed in the grave to line the space around the casket and protect it from the surrounding soil. Its main role is structural—preventing the grave from caving in and providing support for the casket and surrounding earth as the grave settles over time. It sits in the ground around the coffin, not as a decorative lid and not inside the casket itself. It’s typically concrete rather than metal, and while a burial vault is a sealed container, a grave liner is the more basic, non-sealed liner used to stabilize the grave.