Abstract: A plural display burial casket utilizes two substantially equal top portions which are hingedly attached to opposed sides of a casket body. The top portions utilize quick release mechanisms which allow the top portion acting as the unselected foot end of the casket to be expediently turned aside during casketing procedures. The unselected top portion is then returned to its original position. The casket is adapted to be either a protective type or non-protective type casket.