How a Burial Vault is Sealed and Lowered.

This is the most important part of the job as a Vault man. Often the lowering of the casket is performed while family is present, if the family does not stay to view the lowering the funeral director and myself seal the vault.
Our goal as vault men is to let the families that we service know that their loved one is being taken care of with care and respect. This is why we have a certain dress code when family is present. Not all vault companies have the same standard of practice at this time, at Kelley Vault Company we view ourselves as an extention of the funeral home.
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[lawyercatluvr]

The amount of respect and professionalism shown by this gentleman is awe-inspiring. Thank you for your kindness.

[bluesriderDF]

There are no words to describe what it feels like watching your son and only child be sealed in a box and lowered into the earth. I was as close to dead as I've ever felt that day. The people who did these necessary things for my wife and I will never know how much their compassion gave us comfort. ❤

[paulstokes]

You can see, this is not a job to this man, it's a compassion of love! Every movement he's so caring, gently wiping to casket, gently moving the flowers, notice he gently placed the flowers on the ground out of the way, DID NOT simply toss them to the ground! This is a wonderful man!

[bubwalxifan]

I worked at Wilbert burial vault for 10 years. I've buried probably close to 1000 people in my time. You don't understand how heavy that lowering device is and awkward to carry by yourself. And that Butyl tape that seals the cover to to the base is not letting water in that vault. What you don't see is the setup. What the CSRs go through to set a vault. In the rain, freezing cold, blistering heat and everything in between.

[RodneyRienks]

This young man was very caring, respectful and reverent. Very nice demonstration.

[scottlambert]

This guy is a professional and treated the dearly departed with so much respect

[DiannaUrbigkit-kryf]

When my Father a WW2 Vet passed in 2012, I watched the whole precedings. Since he was buried with honors, it meant when the time came my Mother would be buried with him on top. The graves were dug twice in feet, and then concrete for a vault! Her time came in 2022! I watched as they were so caring, not to rushed and they even explained what they were doing through every movement. It was beautiful, in it's own way! I thanked the staff at the mortuary and expressed my gratitude!

[paulstokes]

Lowering a casket into a vault! This is how you love humanity! I remember this from my father's funeral! Beautiful good bye! It happens to all of us! Thank God for people like this that lays us to rest with respect, and love!

[christopherelia]

I love to see the dearly departed treated with respect like this. If we only treated each other as respectfully while we’re still alive. At funerals I often show my respect to the deceased by bowing, Japanese-style. A sincere, deep bow.

[chadjones]

Im 44 yrs old, I've done this since I was 17 yrs old Highland Park and Covington Cemetery. Even though it was apart of the Job I couldn't do it any more, I've work with people from Wilbert, and many other burial vault companies in Indiana just finally gets to you if not wears you down and out. Mostly kid/baby burials finally got to me.

[mikem]

I have to say that this is a very respectable send off, it’s nice to know that there are still people who care kudos to this gentleman and all of those who help us say goodbye to our loved ones

[carlwheel]

This young man is a true professional in all that i have watched. He not only display his professionalism but he wears it also. Congratulations to you my friend. A great asset to his job.

[lmalena]

WOW! This is so touching. The way he took extra care of a person he doesn't even know. Im sure the thought crosses his mind that he'd want or expect the same. A lot of ppl these days are cruel. Who'd actually take out the time, to spend invest a few more seconds, to wipe down the casket. Knowingly, its going to get dirty yes, but its the thought. The love and so much compassion he has ❤

[Cedricdg]

I have much respect for the funeral director embalmer and staff and to see this man in a suit doing this may God bless you for being professional and looking the part too

[lakedays]

These people are so respectful in their care of the deceased as demonstrated here. Someone’s loved one was cared for as an action of love. Thank you for sharing this video. ❤

[scottmurphy]

Rest in Peace, The older I get (66) and the closer I get to my last day, the more I realize just how frivolous all of this is. It is a great financial burden on those you leave behind, and for what? Your essence, your soul, has already left your body. All that remains is your lifeless shell which, despise all the expense, will eventually turn to dust. On the Last Day, the Father will raise us all up. Put me in a cheap wood box or just wrap me in a shroud, un-embalmed, and throw dirt on top of me.

[Thevikings]

The respect, dignity, and professionalism is palpable. God bless you for your

[donniecoleman]

Your one man show is impeccable. I have seen the level of personal care that you render to the vessel that you drop, and to your personal equipment .
One would think that someone would be coming back next week to inspect the condition of the interior.
I only hope that your employer is aware of your relentless dedication to your precession. It has been a pleasure watching you. Thanks for caring, and sharing.

[patriciaadams-rliz]

May God bless this gentleman. It is very hard work, the rewards are few. But, this gracious man does this on a daily basis.

[Rangerbanger]

I'm really not sure what my YouTube algorithm did to bring me here. But this is my 2nd video of yours I've watched. It's really humbling when you realize there is a career for every aspect in life, and in death. And you sir, do an incredible job doing this as professionally as you do. I couldn't imagine all the heartache you encounter doing these. You are a strong man, and I will say it again, a professional at that.