Funeral Directing Samp.

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Christian Scientist

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Aron

Question 3

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

Answer 3

d. 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

Answer 4

kiss the icon

Question 5

A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of the dead human body is a/an:

Answer 5

tomb

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a. death certificate

Question 7

A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service is known as a/an:

Answer 7

eulogy

Question 8

A funeral procession is also known as a:

a. kriah
b. convoy
c. cortege
d. caravan

Answer 8

c.cortege

Question 9

An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an:

a. tip
b. fee
c. tribute
d. honorarium

Answer 9

d.honorarium

Question 10

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

Answer 10

b.veteran administration

Question 11

The Proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container is:

Answer 11

Inurnment

Question 12

what placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this:

a. lug
b. arm
c. bar
d. tip

Answer 12

c.bar

Question 13

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an:

Answer 13

pall

Question 14

A protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called:

a. baptismal
b. non-liturgical
c. communal
d. eucharistic

Answer 14

b.non-liturgical

Question 15

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

Answer 15

b.surviving spouse or next of kin

Question 16

A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an:

a. eulogy
b. elegy
c. sonnet
d. creed

Answer 16

b.elegy

Question 17

the main body of the church where seating is provided is the:

a. assemblage
b. sanctuary
c. nave
d. narthex

Answer 17

c.nave

Question 18

An alter attendant is called a/an:

a. deacon
b. acolyte
c. seneschal
d. usher

Answer 18

b.acolyte

Question 19

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

Answer 19

d.bishop of the ward

Question 20

embalming is usually not practiced by the :

a. mormons
b. liturgical protestants
c. jewish orthodox
d. non-liturgical protestants

Answer 20

c.Jewish Orthodox

Question 21

a cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a:

a. cross
b. prie dieu
c. crucifix
d. crucible

Answer 21

c.crucifix

Question 22

A monument which is erected tot he memory of the dead, but containing no remains is

Answer 22

cenotaph