Platform for a cemetery lowering device
A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising a base having a tapered edge and a non-skid surface, wherein the base comprises an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base, a frame and skin, and one or more adjustable-height footings. The frame and skin may be formed of a single piece of polymer, fiberglass, or metal. The skin may be removably attached to the frame. The non-skid surface may comprise grooves. The base may comprise a guide for positioning the cemetery lowering device on the base. The guide is an impression in a surface of the base. The base may comprise a first flange around a perimeter of the opening extending vertically from a top surface of the base. Each one of the adjustable-height footings is threaded such that height adjustments of the one of the adjustable-height footings comprise rotating the one of the adjustable-height footings.
1. A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising:
a base having a tapered edge and a non-skid surface, wherein the base comprises:
an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base;
a frame and skin;
one or more adjustable-height footings; and
a first flange around a perimeter of the opening, wherein the first flange extends vertically from a top surface of the base for mating with a corresponding flange of a lid of the cemetery lowering device.
2. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the frame and skin are formed of a single piece of polymer.
3. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the frame and skin are formed of a single piece of fiberglass.
4. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the frame and skin are formed of a single piece of metal.
5. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the skin is removably attached to the frame.
6. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the non-skid surface comprises grooves.
7. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a guide for positioning the cemetery lowering device on the base.
8. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 7 , wherein the guide is an impression in a surface of the base.
9. The platform for a cemetery lowering device of claim 1 , wherein each one of the adjustable-height footings is threaded such that height adjustments of one of the adjustable-height footings comprise rotating the one of the adjustable-height footings.