chapter 10 pattern of late 19th century funerals

Question 1

Which side is considered to be the “Epistle” side of the church?

Answer 1

the right side

Question 2

Which side is considered to be the “Gospel” side of the church ?

Answer 2

The left side

Question 3

What did the “Great Migration” bring to the states?

Answer 3

Diverse backgrounds of race, religion, language, manners, customs and ways of making a living.

Question 4

What are the two great themes of death

Answer 4

1. gloom and formality

2. beauty and expressiveness

Question 5

Where was the central point of mourning?

Answer 5

the home

Question 6

IN the city, what happened when the undertaker came to the house?

Answer 6

They released the deceased family and friends from many of the responsibilities.

Question 7

Who decided what plans should be followed for the funeral/burial?

Answer 7

the men of the family

Question 8

What were funeral parlors primarily used for the the early 1910’s?

Answer 8

used for people who had no homes, or had no relatives or friends who would offer their quarters.