Directing Flashcards
funerals adjusted to the needs and wants of the family
adaptive funeral rite
reduction of body through water-based dissolution process using alkaline chemicals, heat, agitation, and pressure; a final disposition
alkaline hydrolysis
certification/ legalization of a document for international use (1961 Hague convention)
apostille
a legal document issued by gov’t agency, authorizing transportation/ disposition of dead body
burial- transit permit
(disposition permit)
a letter/ form from a priest stating the eligibly of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic cemetery
Christian Burial Certificate (Priest Lines)
christian symbol w/o corpus ( dead jesus)
cross
cross w/ corpus
crucifix
a chamber in a mausoleum used to contain CASKETED remain
crypt
procedures/inviation intended to facilitate an organized departure
dismissal
song/ poem expressing sorrow/ lamentation for the dead
elegy
placing remains in crypt
entombment
a commemorative inscription on a tomb/marker
epitaph
oration praising an individual usually after death
eulogy
the act of bending the right know as an indication of reverence
genuflect
compensation for services performed
honorarium
funeral rite that is essence devoid of religious connotation
humanist funeral
contract that cannot be terminated/ canceled prior to death of beneficiary
irrevocable contract
a small bench placed in front of casket/urn to kneel for prayer
kneeler
has only flush to ground type markers
memorial park
temporary storage of bodies
receiving
in charge of cemetery; caretaker of church
sexton
an altar attendant
acolyed
practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim
al-ghusl (Ghusl)
name for God in Islam faith
Allah
Hebrew meaning for container; casket made entirely of wood
Aron
leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; head of a diocese in the Roman Catholic faith
Bishop
leader of a single congregation in the Latter-day Saints faith
Bishop
title of Buddhist priest
Bonze
a calendar in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services and disposition
Book of Dates
a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained in the Roman Catholic faith
Brother
relating to social or religious organization
Brotherhood
Bishops who have the right to participate in a Papal election in the Roman Catholic faith
Cardinal
the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church
Celebrant
portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail
Chancel
Hebrew meaning “Holy Society”; may be referred to by laymen as the “washers”
Chevrah Kadish
a subordinate officer in a Christian church
Deacon
a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop in the Roman Catholic faith
Diocese
liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches
Divine Liturgy
pertaining to the church or clergy
ecclesiastic
song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead
elegy
governing officer of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions
elder
in the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally “God full of compassion”
El Malei Rachamin
a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker
epitaph
the consecrated elements of Holy Communion
Eucharist
layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks
Eucharistic Minister
an oration praising an individual
Eulogy
the ending portion of the Funeral Mass in the Roman Catholic faith
Final Commendation
a private time for the family to view the deceased before public visitation begins
First viewing (Preview)
the entry way into a church, funeral establishment or other public building; entrance hall
Foyer (Narthex, Vestibule)
relating to a social organization
fraternal
any funeral event performed
funeral rites
the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service
Gatha
gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided
gratuity
a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased’s life that is part of a Jewish funeral service
Hesped
water blessed by a priest
Holy Water
friends of the family/ members of an organization who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased; they do not carry the casket
honorary casketbearers
in the eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood
Icon
the partition that extends across the front of an Eastern orthodox church separating the sanctuary from the solea
Iconostasis
the leader of the local congregation in the Isalm faith
Imam
one who supplies vital statistic information about the deceased
informant
to bury in the ground
inter
the religion of Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed
Islam
in Islam faith, the funeral/prayer
Jinazah
in the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service
Kaddish
burial garments utilized by Muslims
Kafan
the worship facility for Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
in Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services
Kippah (Yamaka, Yarmulke)
the holy book of the Islamic faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel
Koran (Quran)
Hebrew term meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief
Kirah
physical contact with the deceased and the Icon during the final pass by the casket
Last kiss
in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession
Levaya
a prescribed order of form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element
Liturgical ( Eucharist Centered)
traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may now be performed by the bonze just before funeral arrangements are made
Makura-gyo
the mode of death, such as accident, homicide, natural, suicide or unknown
Manner of death
local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs or musical instruments
Masjid
(Mosque)
the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church
Mass
a written request for a Mass for a specific intention
Mass carda
building containing crypts or vaults for entombment
Mausoleum
holiest city in the Islamic faith; Muslims are buried facing this city
Mecca
a forensically trained physician who investigates questionable or unattended deaths
Medical Examiner
a cemetery, or section of a cemetery, with only flush to the ground type markers
Memorial park
in the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; the oldest symbol in Judaism
Menorah
symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people; a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles
Mogen David (Star of David)
a prophet of the Islamic religion born in 571 C.E.; considered by Muslims to be God’s messenger but he is not worshipped of considered dividne
Mohammed (Muhammad)
an honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest
Monsignor
the name given to a member of the Islamic faith
Moslem (Muslim)
the seating of auditorium section of a church
Nave
the Buddhist idea of a heavenly peace of Pure Land
Nirvhana
a form of worship which has the scriptures as its central element; order of worship service is left to the discretion of each minister
Non-liturgical (scripture centered)
in the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Nun (Sister)
one who conducts or leads a service or ceremony
Officiant
the Buddhist place of worship
Pagoda
a symbolic cloth placed over the casket
Pall
a rubric for the Eastern Orthodox funeral services
Panchida
the watch (all night vigil) over the deceased in teh Eastern Orthodox communtiy
Parastas (Parastasis)
int the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ
Paschal Candle
one having spiritual care over a number of people
Pastor
an arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set aside, the income form which is used to maintain the cemetery indefinitely
Perpetual care
head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome
Pop
a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse
Prayer card
a title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions
Priest
a teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith
Rabbi
in the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures
Reader
a structure designed for the temporary storage of bodies not to be immediately interred
Receiving vault
the movements, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service
Recession
a series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith
Rosary prayers
doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar, in which only ordained clergy go through
Royal Doors
in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination
Rubrics
in the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity
Sacrament of the Sick
the part of the church surrounding the altar, inside the chancel
Sanctuary
in the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck
Scapular
the largest subdivison of a cemetery
Section
in the Buddhist faith, a service performed as a part of casketing the deceased
Service of Encasketing
the Jewish Sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday
Shabbat
in the Jewish faith, a seven day mourning period
Shivah
a 30 day mourning period in the Jewish faith
Sholoshim
in the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial
Shomer
a cloth/garment in which a dead person is wrapped for buraol
Shroud
a symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand
Sign of the cross
a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirements, survivors and disability; includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare
Social Security Administration
in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area ( sometimes raised) before the altar
Solea
a place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; may be referred to as Temple or Shul
Synagogue
a hand- sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed
Tachrichim
a prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service
Tallith
prayers that come from the book of Psalms and said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer in the Jewish faith
Tehillim
garments worn by endowed members of the Latter-day Saints at the Temple for burial
Temple clothing
ceremonial instructions of the Latter-day Saints Church, given only withing a Temple to worthy members of the sect
Temple Ordinances
a receptacle from cremated remains usually made of cardboard or plastic until other permanent container is acquired
Temporary container
agreements which involve the funeral practitioner/ establishment because the family being served has contracted with someone else for services or merchandise also available from the funeral establishment
Third party contracts
a general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dad human body
tomb
wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services
Transepts
in the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite
Trisagion
account established by one individual to held for the benefit of another individual
Trust Account
permanent container for cremated remains meant for decorative or inurnment purposes
urn
ritual garments worn by the clergy
vestments
a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral
Vigil (wake service)
set of two candles that are placed, one at the head and the other at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the Roman Catholic faith
Vigil lights
data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death
Vital statistics
historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil
Wake
group of Latter-day Saints members sharing familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics
Warda
brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service
Words of Appreciation
in the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death
Yahrzeit
in the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year
Yizkor
The “Reader” is the officiant of the
Christian Science funeral rite
Which of these types of documents may be required from Medical Examiner or Justice of the Peace or Coroner
Cremation Permit
Goods which are owned by the seller and are physically in existence at the time of the contract are known as
existing goods
The consideration of an insurance policy is
a premium
Which of these charges may legally be shown on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected in addition to the package called Direct Burial?
newspaper notices
A philosophy that focuses on the worship of a god or gods is called
a theistic philosophy
The election to void a contract is called
disaffirmation
The observation of ways that touch affects the communication process is called:
Haptics
A deceased female, in the Jewish faith
Bat Minen
Which hazard is not represented by the Health Hazard pictogram
Acute Toxin (Severe)
What type of hazard can be represented by the Exclamation Mark Pictogram
Irritant
Caskets prepared for burial at sea must have
a total of 20, 2 inch holes drilled in them.
The banding requirement for caskets for intact burial at sea (at least ¾ inch bands)
6
The medium which the sender selects to send a message is known as the:
channel
How many holes must be drilled into a casket to prepare it for burial at sea
20 holes, 2 inch diameter
What information should the person who releases a body from an institution request from the person representing the funeral home before allowing the removal to proceed?
proper identification
Bailment in which the bailee does not receive any compensation is
gratuitous bailment
In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Penance, ________________, and the Eucharist.
Sacrament of the Sick
The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called:
Nave
