Mortuary Administration: Exam 2 Material Flashcards
To apply for the United States Flag the Funeral Director must fill out the form ____. Veterans who are eligible for the flag must have done one of the following. Served during a war, died on active duty after May 27, 1941, who served AFTER January 31, 1955, was a peacetime veteran who was discharged or released BEFORE June 27, 1950, certain persons who served in the organized military of the Commonwealth of the Philippines while in service of the US Armed Forces and who died on or after April 25, 1951, or a certain former member of the Selected Reserves.
VA 21-2008
The statement of death ____, is used to notify Social Security Administration that a worker has died.
SSA-721
In order for the deceased veterans family to receive the Presidential Memorial Certificate the form ____ must be filled out.
VA 40-0247
For a veterans headstone to be placed at a veterans grave the form ____ must be filled out.
VA 40-1330
The veterans burial allowance form for a veterans funeral is ____ their DD 214 must be attached.
VA 21-530
Time set aside for relatives and friends to pay their respects for the deceased prior to the funeral or memorial service is _____. Also known as
“Calling hours”
“Visiting hours”
“Wake”
Visitation
After embalming and disinfection the _____ takes place. Includes dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing.
Preparation of remains
A form designated to provide pertinent information about the decedent and immediate survivors for use by clergy at the funeral or memorial is ____.
Clergy record
Where should the blue field be on the flag when placed over the casket?
Over the left shoulder
Book signed by those attending a visitation and service is the ____.
Register book
Card with name of decedent and a prayer or verse is a ____.
Prayer card
Document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention is a ____.
Mass card
To accompany, as a leader of a procession is an ____.
Escort
