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Religions Glossary / Terminology Flashcards

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Eastern Orthodox
One who assists the priest

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Cantor

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Subordinate officer in a Christian church

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Deacon

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Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

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Divine Liturgy

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In Eastern Orthodox faith
A holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

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Icon

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Partition that extends across the front of an Eastern Orthodox church separating the sanctuary from the solea

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Iconstasis (Iconstation)

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The watch or all-night vigil over the deceased in the Eastern Orthodox community

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Parastas

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Doors in the center of the Iconstation leading directly to the alter: only ordained clergy go through these doors
(Eastern Orthodox)

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Royal Doors

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the alter

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Solea

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

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Trisagion

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Jewish
Hebrew meaning container
A casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts

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Aron

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One who assists the Rabbi

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Cantor

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Jewish
“Holy Society”
A group of men or women who care for the dead
May be referred to as the “washers”

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Chevrah Kadisha

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In Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally ‘God full of compassion’;
Usually last prayer of the funeral service

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El Malei Rachamin

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A eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased’s life that’s a part of a Jewish funeral service

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Hesped

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In Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by direct mourners for first time at the conclusion of the interment service
It’s subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for 11 months and on yahrzeits

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Kaddish

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Jewish
The grave; holy resting place

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Kever

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Jewish
The burial; shoveling earth onto the casket

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Kevurrah

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Jewish
A tear in the upper corner of the garment; a symbol of grief

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Kriah

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In the Jewish faith, the funeral procession

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Levaya

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Jewish
A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; the oldest symbol in Judaism

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Menorah

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Jewish
Hexagram formed by the combination of 2 triangles
May be called the Jewish star
Star of David
It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people

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Mogen David

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Jewish
A teacher or ordained leader

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Rabbi

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Jewish
Begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday

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Shabbat

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In Jewish faith, 7 day mourning period

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Shivah

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Jewish
30 day mourning period

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Sholoshim

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Jewish
A watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial

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Shomer

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Jewish
Hand sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members are dressed

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Tachrichim

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Jewish
Ceremonial washing the deceased before the burial
Ritual purification or cleansing of the deceased which should be performed by the Chevrah Kadisha

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Taharah

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A prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service

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Tallith

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Jewish
Prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer

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Tehillim

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Jewish
The anniversary of the death

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Yahrzeit

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Jewish
Kippah; Yamaka
The skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services

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Yarmulke

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Jewish
A memorial service recited 4 times a year

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Yizkor

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34
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Islamic
God

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Allah

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Islamic
Leader of local congregation

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Imam

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Religion of Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed
Muslims believe that it stands for purity, peace, submission to Allah’s will, and obedience to his laws

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Islam

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Islamic
Funeral or funeral prayer

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Jinazah

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Islamic
Holy book

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Qu’ran
Koran

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Prophet of the Islamic religion born in 571CE; considered by Muslims to be Allah’s messenger but he’s not worshipped or considered divine

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Mohammed

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Masjid
Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments
Worship place

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Mosque

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Name given to a member of the Islamic faith

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Muslim

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Burial garments utilized by Muslims in Islamic faith

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Kafan

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Practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim in Islamic faith

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Al-Guhsl

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Islamic
Direction of Mecca

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Quibla

45
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The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

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Celebrant

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A letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for the burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery

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Christian Burial Certificate

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Catholic
One who carries the crucifix / cross during an ecclesiastical procession

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Crucifer

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Catholic
A cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (corpus)

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Crucifix

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Roman Catholic
A geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

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Diocese

50
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Roman Catholic
The consecrated elements of Holy Communion

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Eucharist

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In Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass

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Final Commendation

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Roman Catholic
The act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

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Genuflect

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Roman Catholic
A symbolic cloth placed over the casket

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Pall

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A card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death, in Roman Catholic faith

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Prayer Cards

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Catholic
A small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer

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Prie Dieu

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A chain of adjoining beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers
Roman Catholic

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Rosary Beads

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A series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith

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Rosary Prayers

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Roman Catholic
A service at which rosary prayers are recited

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Rosary Service

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Part of the church surrounding the alter, inside the chancel

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Sanctuary

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck

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Scapular

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Vigil
a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral

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Wake Service

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Water blessed by a priest

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Holy Water

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In the Roman Catholic faith, set of 2 candles that may be placed, one at the head and one at the foot of the casket, during the visitation period

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Vigil Lights

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass, signifies the everlasting light of Christ

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Paschal Candle

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Of the written request for a Mass for a specific intention

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Mass Cards

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In the Roman Catholic and other faiths, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity

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Sacrament of Sick

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Name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

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Funeral Mass

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A symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand

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Sign of the Cross

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Layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks

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Eucharist Minister

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An honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest

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Monsignor

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The head of a diocese (Roman Catholic)

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Bishop

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In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese

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Archbishop

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In the Roman Catholic faith, Bishops who have the right to participate in a papal election

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Cardinal

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

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Pope

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INRI

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Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

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IHS

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Jesus, savior of humankind

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Nun
In the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

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Sister

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained

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Brother

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A prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination, which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element

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Liturgical Worship

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A form or order of worship which has the scriptures as its central element; the actual form or order of the worship service is left to the discretion of each individual church and/or minister

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Non-Liturgical

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Compensation or recognition for services performed

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Honorarium

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Ritual garments worn by the clergy
Protestant

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Vestments

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An alter attendant

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Acolyte

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The portion of the church surrounding the alter, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the alter or communion rail

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Chancel

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A Christian symbol without the corpus

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Cross

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The entry way into a church, funeral establishment, or other public building; Entrance hall

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Narthex
Vestibule
Lobby
Foyer

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The seating or auditorium section of a church

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Nave

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In liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination

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Rubrics

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Wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services

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Transepts

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Someone who will not be able to carry the casket but is still recognized in some way; walk alongside active pallbearers

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Honorary Pallbearer

91
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The title of the Buddhist priest

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Bonze

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A term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services, and disposition

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Book of Dates

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First 2 and last 2 verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service

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Gatha

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Traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may be performed by the bonze before funeral arrangements are made

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Makuro-Gyo

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The Buddhist idea of heavenly peace or Pure Land

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Nirvhana

96
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The Buddhist place of worship

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Pagoda

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In Buddhist faith, a service performed as part of casketing the body

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Encasketing Service

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A brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service

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Words of Appreciation

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Table or altar placed at a right angle to the deceased alter; Contains an image of Buddha, incense, candles, flowers, and fruits

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Buddha Alter

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