Ch 2: American Religious Funerals: An Introduction Flashcards
By Texas law, by when would a body be refrigerated?
Within 24 hours
What religion would get offended if you ask if they want the remains to be cremated?
Jewish
What should you ask before doing a removal?
If there is any important details we need to know.
Some make you wait until a specific person shows up or after they finish praying. Hindu and Muslims don’t accept women to remove the body
Who forbids embalming?
Orthodox Jewish
Who has to sign for co-mingling of remains for couples?
Authorization from the NOK and push to also get judge signature
What are the two types of worship services?
Liturgical
Non-Liturgical
Which type of worship service is Eucharist centered?
This would be Protestant and Catholic
Liturgical
Which type of worship is scripture centered?
This would be nondenominational
Non-Liturgical
Which architecture is this:
Building is cruciform
Two Pulpits (gospel pulpit & epistle pulpit)
Alter is focal point
Symbolism is evident
Liturgical
Which architecture is this:
Auditorium-like setting
One pulpit in center is focal point
Devoid of symbolism
Cross instead of crucifix
Non-Liturgical
What is the Narthex?
Foyer
Entry way of the church
What is the Nave?
The architectural term for the place where the congregation gathers for worship, where attendees sit
What is the Transepts?
Wings of main part of the church
Serve as small chapels
What is the Chancel?
The part right before the alter and after the nave
What is the Sanctuary?
Part of the church containing the alter or high alter if there’s more than one
Holy / Sacred place for worship
