These industry standard casket latches are quality stamped steel.

Latches come in two styles; Stud Style (A stud is mounted on the edge of the casket lid and Tab Style (a plate with a tab is mounted on the edge of the casket lid.

Additionally, both styles are offered in either left or right opening configurations. For left hand style, the lever clasp points to the left and pivots on the right. For the right hand style, the clasp points to the right and pivots on the left. Many casket builders use the left hand style exclusively on both sides of all caskets.

Available in both left hand and right hand kits (sold by each) that include screws. The four pieces for the assembly are packaged separately.

Latches are also available in bulk packs of 100. Bulk packs DO NOT include #6 screws.

Casket Latch (Stud Style) Universal Kit Contents

• Bottom Mounting Plate (1)
• Lever (1)
• Top Mounting Plate (1)
• Stud (1)

Casket Latch (Tab Style) Universal Kit Contents

• Bottom Mounting Plate (1)
• Lever (1)
• Top Mounting Plate (1)
• Tab Plate (1)

Specifications

• Width: 2 inches
• Back: 3/4 inch (measured from front wall of casket to back of mortise)
• Depth: 3/16 inch
• Radius: 1/4 inch (use 1/2 inch router bit)
• Material: Stamped steel
• Color: Black
• Origin: Made in the USA

Mortise Instructions (Stud Style)

Use a 1/2 inch router bit. Setup your template or stops for a 2 inch width. To avoid tear-out, take off very very little (about 1/16) with your first pass working from left to right. Take only about 1/8 to 3/16 more material per pass and complete the mortise in 4-6 passes. If you are too aggressive--especially on the first pass--it may result in tear-out on the right edge of the mortise.

Building a casket?

Want to learn more about building caskets? Have a look at our friendly casket builder's guide, So You Wanna Build a Casket?