NBE Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

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

  • Jewish Orthodox
  • Christian Scientist
  • Quaker
  • Mormon
A

Christian Scientist

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

  • Kriah
  • Shivah
  • Aron
  • Tallith
A

Aron

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3
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Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial Benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:

  • Only when the funeral expense has been paid
  • For the funeral of persons who die on active duty.
  • When the veteran’s body will be buried in a private cemetery.
  • If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.
A

If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.

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4
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At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and:

  • Shake hands with the priest
  • Place a flower on the casket
  • Kiss the icon
  • Place rosary beads in the casket
A

Kiss the Icon

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5
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A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body.

  • Tomb
  • Alcove
  • Abyss
  • Crevice
A

Tomb

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Q

A decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:

  • Death certificate
  • Burial-transit permit
  • Christian burial permit
  • Embalming report form
A

Death Certificate

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7
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A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service.

  • Eulogy
  • Homily
  • Sermon
  • Obituary
A

Eulogy

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8
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A funeral procession is also known as a:

  • Kriah
  • Convoy
  • Cortege
  • Caravan
A

Cortege

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9
Q

An unsolicited gift to a clergyman.

  • Tip
  • Fee
  • Tribute
  • Honorarium
A

Honorarium

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10
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A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:

  • National Cemetery
  • Veteran Administration
  • United States Post Office
  • Social Security Administration
A

Veteran Administration

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11
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The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container.

  • Interment
  • Inurnment
  • Entombment
  • Cremans interment
A

Inurnment

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When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:

  • Lug
  • Arm
  • Bar
  • Tip
A

Bar

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13
Q

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.

  • Pall
  • Cape
  • Veil
  • Interment cover
A

Pall

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14
Q

A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary.

  • Baptismal
  • Non-liturgical
  • Communal
  • Eucharistic
A

Non-Liturgical

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15
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The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:

  • Oldest brother
  • Surviving spouse or next of kin
  • Parent
  • Oldest son
A

Surviving Spouse or Next of Kin

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16
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A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead.

  • Eulogy
  • Elegy
  • Sonnet
  • Creed
A

Elegy

17
Q

The main body of the church where seating is provided.

  • Assemblage
  • Sanctuary
  • Nave
  • Narthex
A

Nave

18
Q

An altar attendant.

  • Deacon
  • Acolyte
  • Seneschal
  • Usher
A

Acolyte

19
Q

The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

  • Priest
  • Worshipful Master
  • Minister
  • Bishop of the ward
A

Bishop of the Ward

20
Q

Embalming is usually not practiced by the:

  • Mormons
  • Liturgical Protestants
  • Jewish Orthodox
  • Non-Liturgical Protestants
A

Jewish Orthodox

21
Q

A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed.

  • Cross
  • Prie dieu
  • Crucifix
  • Crucible
A

Crucifix

22
Q

A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains.

  • Epitaph
  • Cenotaph
  • Catacomb
  • Catafalque
A

Cenotaph