Funeral Directing: Sample Questions Flashcards
Which religious sect requests the 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:
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 and:
Kiss the icon
A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body is a/an:
Tomb
The decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:
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:
Cortege
An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an:
Honorarium
A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:
Veteran Administration
The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container is:
Inurnment
When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:
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:
Non-liturgical
The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:
Surviving spouse or next of kin
A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an:
Elegy
The main body of the church where seating is provided is the:
Nave
An altar attendant is called a/an:
Acolyte
The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the:
Bishop of the ward
Embalming is usually not practiced by the
Jewish Orthodox
A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a:
Crucifix
A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains is a/an:
Cenotaph
