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1
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The study of death, dying and grief is the definition of:

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Thanatology

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The upward or downward movement of a person or family within the social classes of their society is the definition of:

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Social mobility

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What are benefits available to every honorably discharged veteran?

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  • Headstone or marker
  • Burial flag
  • Presidential memorial certificate
  • Burial in a national cemetery
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The organization(s) regulating and licensing the broadcast of copyrighted music for public use:

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  • ASCAP
  • BMI
  • SESAC
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What are characteristics of funeral service in the future:

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  • More women will be entering the field
  • There will be more pre-arranged and funded funerals
  • The consumer will be more educated
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Of all the Christian religions in the world, which church has the largest membership:

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Roman Catholic

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The mother, father and their unmarried children would be an example of a:

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Nuclear family

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In the Japanese Buddhist funeral rite, the makura-gyo is:

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A bedside prayer

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What are the three areas of socioeconomics:

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  • Economic position of the family
  • Class or social status
  • Freedom of choice
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Any type of rites where the body is not present is called a:

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Memorial rite

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11
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A news item which usually contains biographical information about the deceased is the:

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Obituary

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12
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An example of an item not included on a death certificate would be:

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Date of funeral

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13
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Most funerals in the United States are conducted in:

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A chapel of the funeral home

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14
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Burial at sea is available to dependent family members of active duty personnel only. (T/F)

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False

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15
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The greatest increase in the use of and acceptance of embalming came:

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Post World War II

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High blood pressure, cold, clammy hands, and increased smoking are:

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Physical symptoms of stress

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17
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If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits, the benefit received for the month of death is prorated and does not need to be returned. (T/F)

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False

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18
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A type of funeral rite that is held devoid of any type of religious connotation would be called:

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Humanistic funeral rite

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19
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The role of religion in a funeral rite is to:

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  • Bring theological purpose
  • Bring theological value
  • Allow for atonement
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20
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Cremated remains must be shipped via:

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USPS Priority Mail Express

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21
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The open area before the altar in an Orthodox Church:

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Solea

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22
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Another name for the Mennonites:

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Amish

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23
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Which type of disposition is most common in the United States?

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Ground burial

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24
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In the Lutheran Church, sometimes a cover is put over the casket during the service. This cover is called a:

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Pall

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25
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Those who care for the dead in the Jewish faith:

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Chevra Kadisha

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26
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The rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present

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Funeral service

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27
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The Social Security lump-sum death benefit is $255 and is payable only to the surviving spouse or to a child who is eligible for benefits on the deceased’s record in the month of death. (T/F)

A

True

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28
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A family in which the male is the dominant governing force:

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Patriarchal

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29
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An unsolicited gift to a clergyperson would be:

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Honorarium

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30
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A Jewish eulogy is called a:

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Hesped

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31
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How much is the VA burial allowance of a qualified veteran if the death was non-service related?

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$300

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32
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Which of the following is not a recommended way to deal with stress:

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Realize that you should be perfect

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33
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The modern family’s confrontation with death is:

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Less than their forefathers

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34
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An altar attendant is called a:

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Acolyte

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35
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Buddhists believe that upon death, everyone will become enlightened and exist in eternal bliss in the pure land known as:

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Nirvana

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36
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Notification of a death to a funeral home is also called a:

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First call

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37
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In the past 90 years, life expectancy has:

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Doubled

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38
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When burial at sea takes place, 150 lbs. of weight must be added to the foot-end of the casket to ensure “feet first” sinking. (T/F)

A

True

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39
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Ritual garments of the clergy:

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Vestments

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40
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A legal document containing vital statistics of a deceased individual and is filed with a government agency is called a:

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Death certificate

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41
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Unlike the Roman Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church does not:

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Administer last rites

42
Q

Offering services, literature, or emotional support to the bereaved after the funeral is over as a means to help them adjust to their loss is:

A

The definition of aftercare

43
Q

Package pricing is not permissible under the Funeral Rule. (T/F)

A

False

44
Q

What percentage of funeral homes is estimated to be providing services after the funeral:

A

33%

45
Q

The family system that contains the father and mother, all of their unmarried children, and the married sons’ wives and children is called:

A

Extended family

46
Q

Which of the following is at the top of Maslow’s pyramid of hierarchy of needs:

A

Self-actualization

47
Q

The disposition of the body of a deceased individual without any form of funeral rite at that time is called:

A

Immediate disposition

48
Q

The majority of people in the United States are living in which type of family unit:

A

Nuclear

49
Q

The movement of families from the place where they were born defines:

A

Neolocalism

50
Q

Which of the following is not a general characteristic of the United States:

A

Elderly oriented

51
Q

Most Americans prefer that a clergy person be present at a funeral even though only 35%:

A

Attend church regularly

52
Q

Which of the following is not expected to increase in the future of funeral service?

  • Life expectancy
  • Visitation
  • Cremation
  • Government regulation
A

Visitation

53
Q

The Catholic Funeral Mass will normally take place at the:

A

Church

54
Q

Which type of disposition is considered objectionable in the Orthodox Church?

A

Cremation

55
Q

Any type of rites where the body is present is called a:

A

Funeral rite

56
Q

What are reasons for increased cremation rates:

A
  • Increased burial plot cost
  • The public’s perception of scarcity of land
  • Religious interpretations of Biblical verses
57
Q

The widow or widower of a veteran who died on or after January 1, 2000 cannot be buried in a National Cemetery if they remarry. (T/F)

A

False

58
Q

Brigham Young is the founder of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. (T/F)

A

False

59
Q

Anxiety, depression and irritability are:

A

Emotional symptoms of stress

60
Q

How much will the VA pay as a plot allowance for a qualified veteran if burial is in a cemetery other than a government cemetery?

A

$745

61
Q

The obtaining and filing of a death certificate is the responsibility of the:

A

Funeral Director

62
Q

The Bonze is the:

A

Name of the Buddhist Priest

63
Q

The prescribed order or form of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist of Holy Communion as the central element:

A

Liturgical Worship

64
Q

Enculturation is also referred to as:

A

Socialization

65
Q

How much will the VA pay towards the burial expenses for a service-related death?

A

$2,000

66
Q

What are important items to discuss with the clergy:

A
  • The place of service
  • The honorarium amount
  • If the casket can be open in the sanctuary
67
Q

What is another name for a traineeship?

A
  • Apprenticeship
  • Residency
  • Internship
68
Q

The time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service:

A

Visitation

69
Q

The Christian Science funeral is never performed in the:

A

Church

70
Q

What is an effect of geographic location on the funeral rite:

A
  • Type of service selected (traditional or memorial)
  • Type of flowers sent to the service
  • Type of merchandise selected
71
Q

What organization is responsible for the development and administration of the National Board Exam:

A

International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards

72
Q

What organization is responsible for accrediting mortuary science colleges?

A

American Board of Funeral Service Education

73
Q

The placing of remains in a crypt would be called:

A

Entombment

74
Q

The percentage of initial contacts to the funeral home made by telephone:

A

98%

75
Q

Upon the death of a member of the Jewish faith, who must observe the Shivah, Sholoshim, and Yahrzeit?

A

All blood relatives

76
Q

The Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff is the only item on the General Price List that is non-declinable by a family. (T/F)

A

True

77
Q

The Rosary may be led by a:

A
  • Priest
  • Layperson
  • Member of the family
  • Funeral director
78
Q

Which type of Judaism allows embalming?

A
  • Conservative

* Reformed

79
Q

Children often reflect the death attitudes of their:

A

Family unit

80
Q

Which of the following is a characteristic of a baby boomer in regard to funeral services?

A

Like to think in terms of “celebration of life”

81
Q

When burial at sea is requested, the casket must be made of metal. (T/F)

A

True

82
Q

A Greek Orthodox religious picture is called a(n):

A

Icon

83
Q

The proper title for an officiant of the Christian Science religion:

A
  • Reader

* Practitioner

84
Q

When transporting the flag with the deceased, the flag may either be folded and placed in a carton secured inside the shipping container or it may be draped over the casket when placed in the shipping container. (T/F)

A

True

85
Q

A method of pricing that makes a separate charge for each item of service and merchandise is the definition of:

A

Itemized pricing

86
Q

A mystical philosophy founded by Lao Tzu teaching conformity to this religion by unasservative action and simplicity

A

Taoism

87
Q

The teaching is related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals and society

A

Confucianism

88
Q

Teaches that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification

A

Buddhism

89
Q

Contact person for the Knights of Columbus

A

Grand Knight

90
Q

Contact person for the Masons - Free and Accepted

A

Master of the Lodge

91
Q

Contact person for the Fraternal Order of Eagles

A

Worthy President, Worthy Chaplain

92
Q

Contact person for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

A

Exalted Ruler

93
Q

Contact person for Order of the Eastern Star

A

Officers of the Lodge

94
Q

First in the Military Funeral Cortege procession

A

Band

95
Q

Second in the Military Funeral Cortege procession

A
  • Colors

* Guard

96
Q

Third in the Military Funeral Cortege procession

A

Clergy

97
Q

Fourth in the Military Funeral Cortege procession

A
  • Caisson

* Casketbearers

98
Q

Fifth in the Military Funeral Cortege procession

A
  • Family

* Friends

99
Q

According to the Funeral Rule, a funeral home may charge a special handling fee or surcharge if a family purchases a casket from a third-party supplier. (T/F)

A

False

100
Q

Which one of the items is not required to appear on the General Price List?

  • The address of the funeral home
  • The effective date
  • The name of the funeral home owner or manager
  • The telephone number of the funeral home
  • The name of the funeral home
A

The name of the funeral home owner or manager

MOR 235: Funeral Directing & Counseling (66 decks)

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