Abstract: A burial vault includes a lid and a box portion. Depending rests are attached to the exterior bottom face of the box portion, so as to permit easy transportation of the vault. In another preferred embodiment the vault lid has recesses on its exterior face, which correspond to and are engageable with these rests. In still another preferred embodiment, these rests are self-burying in the ground in order to firmly seat the vault during use.

Abstract: A composite burial vault is provided having a hollow liner constructed of a synthetic plastic material which is filled with concrete. In constructing the burial vault, a liquid bonding agent is applied against the liner. The bonding agent can be either an adhesive or a solvent which acts upon the plastic material or a combination of the adhesive and the solvent. Before the bonding agent dries, aggregate is applied to the surface of the liner preferably by a flocking gun. Alternatively, the bonding agent and aggregate can be simultaneously sprayed against the liner. As the bonding agent dries, the aggregate is bonded to the liner either by the adhesive and/or by a portion of the aggregate partially embedding in the liner. Concrete is then poured between a mold and the treated surface of the liner where it forms a mechanical bond to the coarse aggregate coating on the liner. Reinforcement strips are provided to strengthen the corner edges of the liner.

Abstract: A composite burial vault is provided having a hollow liner constructed of a synthetic plastic resinous material which is filled with concrete. In constructing the burial vault, the liner is constructed from thermosetting resinous material in any conventional method. While the liner is still wet, aggregate is applied to the surface of the liner by a flocking gun or the like. Concrete is then poured between a mold and the treated surface of the liner where it forms a mechanical bond to the coarse aggregate coating on the liner.

Abstract: A composite burial vault is provided having a hollow liner constructed of a synthetic plastic resinous material which is filled with concrete. In constructing the burial vault, the liner is constructed from thermosetting resinous material in any conventional method. While the liner is still wet, aggregate is applied to the surface of the liner by a flocking gun or the like. Concrete is then poured between a mold and the treated surface of the liner where it forms a mechanical bond to the coarse aggregate coating on the liner.