Funeral Directing NBE Study Guide

Question 1

Which religious sect. requests the use of the words “passed on” rather than “died or deceased” in the death notice or the obituary?

• Jewish Orthodox
• Christian Scientist
• Quaker
• Mormon

Answer 1

Christian Scientist

Question 2

The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an:

• Kriah
• Shivah
• Aron
• Tallith

Answer 2

Aron

Question 3

Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial Benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:

• Only when the funeral expense has been paid
• For the funeral of persons who die on active duty.
• When the veteran’s body will be buried in a private cemetery.
• If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.

Answer 3

If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.

Question 4

At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and:

• Shake hands with the priest
• Place a flower on the casket
• Kiss the icon
• Place rosary beads in the casket

Answer 4

Kiss the Icon

Question 5

A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body.

• Tomb
• Alcove
• Abyss
• Crevice

Answer 5

Tomb

Question 6

A decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:

• Death certificate
• Burial-transit permit
• Christian burial permit
• Embalming report form

Answer 6

Death Certificate

Question 7

A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service.

• Eulogy
• Homily
• Sermon
• Obituary

Answer 7

Eulogy

Question 8

A funeral procession is also known as a:

• Kriah
• Convoy
• Cortege
• Caravan

Answer 8

Cortege

Question 9

An unsolicited gift to a clergyman.

• Tip
• Fee
• Tribute
• Honorarium

Answer 9

Honorarium

Question 10

A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:

• National Cemetery
• Veteran Administration
• United States Post Office
• Social Security Administration

Answer 10

Veteran Administration

Question 11

The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container.

• Interment
• Inurnment
• Entombment
• Cremans interment

Answer 11

Inurnment

Question 12

When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:

• Lug
• Arm
• Bar
• Tip

Answer 12

Bar

Question 13

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.

• Pall
• Cape
• Veil
• Interment cover

Answer 13

Pall

Question 14

A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary.

• Baptismal
• Non-liturgical
• Communal
• Eucharistic

Answer 14

Non-Liturgical

Question 15

The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:

• Oldest brother
• Surviving spouse or next of kin
• Parent
• Oldest son

Answer 15

Surviving Spouse or Next of Kin

Question 16

A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead.

• Eulogy
• Elegy
• Sonnet
• Creed

Answer 16

Elegy

Question 17

The main body of the church where seating is provided.

• Assemblage
• Sanctuary
• Nave
• Narthex

Answer 17

Nave

Question 18

An altar attendant.

• Deacon
• Acolyte
• Seneschal
• Usher

Answer 18

Acolyte

Question 19

The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

• Priest
• Worshipful Master
• Minister
• Bishop of the ward

Answer 19

Bishop of the Ward

Question 20

Embalming is usually not practiced by the:

• Mormons
• Liturgical Protestants
• Jewish Orthodox
• Non-Liturgical Protestants

Answer 20

Jewish Orthodox

Question 21

A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed.

• Cross
• Prie dieu
• Crucifix
• Crucible

Answer 21

Crucifix

Question 22

A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains.

• Epitaph
• Cenotaph
• Catacomb
• Catafalque

Answer 22

Cenotaph