5. The Funeral Flashcards
What are some things to know when preparing for the funeral?
Check appearance of the deceased
Set up and be ready to receive family (at least 1 hour prior to service)
Check building for cleanliness
Building temp
If raining - provide umbrellas
Verify sound system
What is a funeral?
Rites with the body
What do we need to remember when it comes to pall bearers?
Allow 5-10 minutes to instruct pallbearers
Reserve pews for pallbearers
What’s another word for funeral procession?
Funeral cortege
In what order is a traditional arrangement of funeral cortege
1st car - Lead car - Funeral Director
2nd car - Pall bearers
3rd car - Hearse
4th car - Family
What is the rule of thumb?
Never separate family from the casket
What direction faces the drivers seat of the car of the body?
The feet
When closing the casket, what needs to be verified?
Jewelry
Glasses
Other items
Who will be receiving the items
What’s another word for an immediate burial?
Direct burial
What to do before a church service in regards to parking?
Check the day before the layout as to assure safe and easy departure after church service
What is a procession vs recession?
Procession - to church
Recession - from church
What is a pall?
The ministers cloth thingy that drapes over casket
FD must know the hint when this is put on
What’s the funeral director’s job after the burial ceremony is over?
Should stay at the cemetery until the grave is covered or vault is sealed
What are the military honors?
Folding of the flag
Twenty one gun salute
Taps
Flag presentation
How does the flag go over the casket?
Stars go on left side over head, on top of the casket
