Funeral Directing Vocab 1 Flashcards
In the Jehovah’s Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service.
Elder
An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.
Monsignor
An excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space.
Grave
An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Cristian faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered.
Altar
Water blessed by a priest.
Holy Water
In the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.
Scapular
An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.
Cemetery
A news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch.
Obituary
One who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces and who is no longer an active member of the armed forces.
Veteran
Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc.).
Common Carrier
An oration praising an individual, usually after death.
Eulogy
Ceremonial instructions of the Mormon Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect.
Temple of Ordinances
A document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention.
Mass Card (Spiritual Bouquet)
A prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element.
Liturgical (Eucharist Centered) Worship
A subdivision in a cemetery which consists of several graves or interment spaces.
Lot
The name given to a member of the Islamic faith.
Moslem (Muslim)
Is to be performed by the minister before the body is moved from place of death. However, due to great distances that may be encountered by the ministers and the dangers of driving around late at night, this service is usually held at the mortuary immediately before the funeral arrangements are made, regardless of whether or not the body has been embalmed. (Usually the body is embalmed). (Buddhism).
Makura-Gyo (Bedside Prayer)
A book signed by those attending a visitation/service.
Memorial Book (Register Book)
In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer.
Jinazah
The automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed dead human body from the place of death to the mortuary.
First Call Car (Transfer Vehicle)
A contract which may be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to the death of the beneficiary with a refund of the monies paid on the contract as prescribed by state law.
Revocable Contract
The movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of service.
Procession (Processional)
In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop.
Diocese
In the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial.
Shomer