Lowering the Casket

• 1). Set up the casket-lowering device according to the manufacturer's instructions. Using the crank handle, adjust the straps as necessary. Ideally, the straps should be tightened completely and then lowered 2 to 3 inches to prevent damage to the metal tubing supporting the straps. Once the lowering device is set up, set the hand brake to lock the device in place.
  
  
• 2). Place the casket onto the straps of the lowering device. If a higher-end model is being used, use the rollers to gently guide the casket into place.
  
  
• 3). Release the hand brake and lower the casket into the ground. The casket's weight will aid in the lowering from this point on.
  
  
• 4). Remove the straps from the device according to the manufacturer's instructions once the casket has been lowered into the ground completely.