1. placing a dead body in a casket; preparing a body for burial or cremation
Usage: funeral industry term; present participle of casket

1. the act or process of placing a body in a casket
Usage: funeral industry term; gerund form

Examples

• The funeral director explained the casketing process to the grieving family.
• Casketing is typically performed by trained funeral home staff.
• The mortician was casketing the deceased with great care and respect.
• Professional casketing ensures the body is properly prepared and presented.
• Many families choose to view the body after casketing has been completed.