The Conservative and Reform Jewish Rites

Question 1

It is of upmost importance that the funeral home personnel request verbal permission to do what?

Answer 1

Remove the body from the place of death

Question 2

It is usually no necessary to contact ______ at the time of death unless it is the desire of the family

Answer 2

Rabbi

Question 3

The deceased may be dressed in

Answer 3

Any clothing

Question 4

There are instances where it is the request of a family that this be used under the regular clothing

Answer 4

Shroud

Question 5

Should the casket be open or closed?

Answer 5

Determined by the family in conjunction with their Rabbi

Question 6

This may be placed within the head panel, behind the casket, or on top of the casket

Answer 6

Star of David

Question 7

These are optional for the Conservative or Reform Jewish funeral rite

Answer 7

Candle

Flowers

Question 8

The funeral cannot be held when?

Answer 8

On the Sabbath

Question 9

The conservative and reform Jewish funerals may be held where?

Answer 9

In the funeral home, the residence of the deceased, the temple, or at the grave site

Question 10

Who will lead the service

Answer 10

Rabbi and often a Cantor

Question 11

Burial may take place where?

Answer 11

Any cemetery of the family’s choosing

Question 12

The use of these are also permitted

Answer 12

Artificial grass, a tent, and a mechanical lowering device

Question 13

During the committal service, the Rabbi will

Answer 13

Say special prayers, and lead the mourners in the recitation of the Kaddish