Burial crypt

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a crypt lid with lifting means for applying a vertical force to lift the lid.
In a preferred embodiment, the lid is cast of concrete with one or more lifting holes extending vertically through the lid.
The holes may be lined with a corrosion resistant material, such as a hard plastic, PVC, or other suitable material.
The lining is preferably threaded, and sealing plug is adapted for threaded engagement with the lining of the holes.
The plug is provided with a recessed drive receptacle and preferably fits flush with the surface of the crypt lid.
This feature prevents damage to the plug, the lining, or the lid itself when a crypt is exhumed with heavy machinery like a backhoe.
Other lifting structures are also shown in the following detailed description and are fully within the scope and spirit of the invention.
The present invention further includes a privacy partition.
The partition is preferably formed in two interdigitating halves which are quickly and easily separated from one another to expedite removal of the partition from the vault.
These and other features and advantages of this invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from a review of the following description along with the accompanying drawings.