Fraternal organizations

Question 1

Knights of Columbus

Answer 1

• Roman Catholic fraternity
• Leader: grand night
• Service conducted evening before funeral mass
• Members will wear a sword and a cap with a cape

Question 2

Independent order of Oddfellows

Answer 2

• First fraternity with mixed sexes as members
• Leader: noble grand
• no national guidelines for funerals
• Rebekahs: ladies sect of the Oddfellows

Question 3

Royal neighbors of America

Answer 3

• by women for women
• Leader: the Oracle
• Developed from the modern Woodmen of America
• Service led by Oracle who leads the cascade during committal service

Question 4

Modern Woodmen of America

Answer 4

-leader: consul, master of ceremonies
- Ceremony during funeral service and at graveside

Question 5

Masonic

Answer 5

• one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the world
• Leader: master of the lodge
• God is referred to as the great architect of the universe
• Deceased member may wear a white lambskin apron and Sprig of evergreen for lapel
• May have a separate Masonic visitation aside from public visitation
• May have a Masonic service after the religious portion of a funeral or graveside service

Question 6

Benevolent and protective order of the Elks

Answer 6

• leader: exalted ruler
• Chaplain: worthy chaplain
• Provide services suitable for funerals or graveside services

Question 7

Order of the Eastern star

Answer 7

• women’s branch of the freemasons
• Leader: worthy matron
• funeral service held the evening prior to service or at the graveside