Funeral Directing Samp. Flashcards
Which religious sect requests that use of the words “ passed on “ rather than “died or deceased” in the death notice of the obituary?
Christian Scientist
The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an:
Aron
Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial Benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:
a. only when funeral expense has been paid
b. for the funeral of persons who die on active duty
c. when the veteran’s body will be buried in a private cemetery
d. if a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid
d. if a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid
At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket
kiss the icon
A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of the dead human body is a/an:
tomb
The decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:
a. death certificate
b. burial-transit permit
c. christian burial permit
d. embalming report form
a. death certificate
A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service is known as a/an:
eulogy
A funeral procession is also known as a:
a. kriah
b. convoy
c. cortege
d. caravan
c.cortege
An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an:
a. tip
b. fee
c. tribute
d. honorarium
d.honorarium
A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:
a. National cemetery
b. veteran administration
c. united states post office
d. social security administration
b.veteran administration
The Proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container is:
Inurnment
what placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this:
a. lug
b. arm
c. bar
d. tip
c.bar
Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an:
pall
A protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called:
a. baptismal
b. non-liturgical
c. communal
d. eucharistic
b.non-liturgical
The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:
a. oldest brother
b. surviving spouse or next of kin
c. parent
d. oldest son
b.surviving spouse or next of kin
A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an:
a. eulogy
b. elegy
c. sonnet
d. creed
b.elegy
the main body of the church where seating is provided is the:
a. assemblage
b. sanctuary
c. nave
d. narthex
c.nave
An alter attendant is called a/an:
a. deacon
b. acolyte
c. seneschal
d. usher
b.acolyte
the person who presides at the funeral service for the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints is the:
a. priest
b. worshipful master
c. minster
d. bishop of the ward
d.bishop of the ward
embalming is usually not practiced by the :
a. mormons
b. liturgical protestants
c. jewish orthodox
d. non-liturgical protestants
c.Jewish Orthodox
a cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a:
a. cross
b. prie dieu
c. crucifix
d. crucible
c.crucifix
A monument which is erected tot he memory of the dead, but containing no remains is
cenotaph
