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Vocab TEst- 1A Funeral Directing Flashcards

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Acknowledgment Cards

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Cards of thanks and recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to a deceaseds family

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Acolyte

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an altar attendant

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Adaptive Funeral Rite

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a funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times

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Aftercare (post funeral follow up)

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those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling that cone after the funeral

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Allah

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In the Islam faith, the name for God

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Altar

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an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered

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Alternative Container

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an unfinished wood box or other n on-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation o ra fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, composition materials or like materials

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Apostille

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certification/legalization of a document for international use under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention

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Archbishop

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in the Roman Catholic faith, the head or an archdiocese

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Aron

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hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood within metal parts

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Arrangement Conference

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the meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed

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Artificial Grass

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imitation grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery to cover the earth around the grave

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At Need Counseling

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a death has occurred and the funeral director is counseling with the family as they select the services and items of merchandise in completing arrangements for the funeral service of their choice

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Bishop

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leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the RC faith the head of a diocese, in the LDS church Bishop of the ward is leader of a single church

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Bonze

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the name of the buddhist priest

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Book of dates

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to have the auspicious or favorable time according to the date of birth and date of death of the deceased, along with th surviving spouse or son’s birthdate , he then decides the accurate time to put the body into the casket. (Buddhism.)

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Brother

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in RC faith, a man who is s member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination

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Brotherhood

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relating to a social or religious organization

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Buddhism

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teaching of Guatama Buddha is that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self purification. The place of worship is called Pagoda

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Burial

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see interment and inhumement

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Burial Transit Permit (Disposition Permit)

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a legal document, issued by a govt agency, authorizing transport and or disposition of a dead human body

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Calling Hours

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see visitaiton.visiting hours

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Canopy (Cemetery TEnt)

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a portable shelter employed to cover the grave area during the committal

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Cantor

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a religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith

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Cardinal

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RC faith a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church

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Cash Advance

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any item of service or merchandise described to a purchaser as a cash advance, accommodation, cash disbursement or similar term . A cash advance item is also any item obtained from a third party and paid for by the funeral provider on the purchasers behalf. cash advance items may include but are not limited to cemetery, flowers, music, obit etc

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Casketbearer (Pallbearer)

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one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service

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Celebrant

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officiant who celebrates the mass in RC Church

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Cemetery

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area of ground set aside and dedicated tfor the final disposition of dead human bodies

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Certified Copy of a death Cert.

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a legal copy of the original death cert.

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Chancel

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the portion o f the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail

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Chapel

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building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted

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Chaplain

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a person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military; the chapel of an institution or a fraternal organization.

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Chevrah Kadisha

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Hebrew meaning “Holy Society”, a group of men or women from the Synagogue who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the “washers” in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparations for Jewish funerals

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Christian Burial Certificate- Christian Burial Permit aka Priestly lines

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a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a RC Cemetery

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Columbarium

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a structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains

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Committal Service

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That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies

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Common Carrier

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any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train)

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Contemporary Funeral Rite

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funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition to or as part of) the traditional ceremonies

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Confucianism

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the teaching of Confucius is related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals society. The place of worship is the temple.

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Coroner

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a public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths. see also Medical Examiner

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Cortege

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see funeral procession

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Cot

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a portable stretcher commonly employed in an ambulance or transfer vehicle for the moving of the sick, injured, or deceased

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Cremated Human Remains

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cremains

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Cremation

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the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber

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Crematory

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a furnace or retort for cremating dead human bodies; a building that houses a retort

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Cross

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a religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other

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Crossbearer

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see crucifer/crossbearer

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Crucifer/Crossbearer

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one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

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Crucifix

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a cross whth a figure or image representing the body of Christ.

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Crypt

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a chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person

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Deacon

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a subordinate officer in a Christian church

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Death Certificate

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a legal document containing vital statistic, disposition, and final medical information pertaining to the deceased

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Death Notice

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usually a classified notice publicizing th edeath of a person and giving those details of the funeral service that the survivors wish to have published

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Deceased

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a dead human body

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Dentures

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false teeth

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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a federal agency that admins benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces

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Diocese

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the RC faith a geiographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop

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Direct Cremation

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disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present

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Direct Disposition

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any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with th ebody present

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Dismissal

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leading to an organized departure or inviting to leave

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Disposition Permit

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see burial transit permit

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Divine Liturgy

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liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in eastern Orthodox churches

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Ecclesiastic

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pertaining to the church or clergy

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Elder

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Jehovahs Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service

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Elegy

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song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead

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El Malei Rachamin

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in the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally “God full of compassion”; usually the last prayer of the funeral service; sometimes referred to as the Malei

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Entombment

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placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum

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Epitaph

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a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker

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Escort

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to accompany, as a leader or the procession or guardian of the group; military personnel assigned to accompany a body following an active duty death

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Eucharist

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the consecrated elements of Holy Communion

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Eucharistic Minister

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layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks

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Eulogy

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an oration praising an indiv. , usually after death

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Event Planning

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process of planning and or coordingating a ceremony or activity

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Final Commendation

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the RC faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass

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Forwarding Remains

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categories required to be itemized on the GPL. Involves services of the funeral provider in the locale where death occurs and preparation for transfer to another funeral provider as selected by the family. Funeral Rule requires package pricing of this service with a description of the components included

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Foyer

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see narthex

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Fraternal

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relating to a social organization

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Funeral Arrangements

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the term applied to the completing of the service and financial details of the funeral

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Funeral Liturgy

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the name of the funeral service in the RC church

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Funeral Procession

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the procession of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition

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Funeral Rites

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any funeral event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner

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Funeral Service

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the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present

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Gatha

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the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service

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GPL

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a printed list of goods and services offered for sale by funeral provider with retail prices. GPL is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule

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Genuflect

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act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

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Gratuity

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gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided

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Grave

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excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space

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Graveside service

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funeral service religious or otherwise, conducted at the grave

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Grave straps

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webbing or similar material used for lowering th ecasket into the grave

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Green

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ecologically friendly

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Guaranteed contract

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one where the funeral home guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at eh time of need for an amt not exceeding the original amt of the contract plus any accruals, regardless of the cost of providing the services and merchandise a the time of the funeral

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Hesped

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Jewish faith- eulogy or true eval of the deceased life that is a part of the funeral service

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Holy Water

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water blessed by a priest

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Honorarium

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a nominal compensation or recognition for service performed

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Honorary Casketbearers (Pallbearers)

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friends of the family or members of an organization or group who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased. They do not carry the casket.

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Humanistic Funeral

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a funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation

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Icon

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eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

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Iconostasis

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Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea

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IHS

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first three letters in the greek word for Jesus

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Imam

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in the Islam faith, the leader of the local congregation

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Immediate Burial

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disposition of human remains by burial, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service

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Informant

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one who supplies the vital statistic information concerning the deceased.

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INRI

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Latin term- “Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews”

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Inter

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to bury in the ground

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Interment

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the act of placing the dead human body in the ground

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Inurnment

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the act of placing cremains in an urn. (CANA def.) act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave

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Irrevocable Contract

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contract for future funeral services which cannot be terminated or canceled prior to the death of the beneficiary

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Islam

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religion of Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed; Muslims believe that Islam stands for purity, peace, submission to God’s (Allah’s) will , and obedience to his laws.

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Jinazah

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Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer

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Kaddish

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Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for 11 months. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the Kaddish for 30 days

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Kever

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Jewish faith- grave

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Kevurah

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Jewish faith- burial

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Kin

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ones relatives, referring to blood relationship (legally the surviving spouse is not a kin)

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Kingdom Hall

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worship facility for Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Kippah

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see Yarmulke

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Kneeler

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see Prie Dieu

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Koran (Quran)

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the holy book of Islam faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel

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Kriah

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Hebrew- rending or tearing; a symbol or frief; a tear in the upper corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors.

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Levaya

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Jewish- funeral procession

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Liturgical Worship

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

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Lobby

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see Narthex

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Lot

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a subdivision in a cemetery which consists of several graves or interment spaces

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Lowering Device

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a mechanical device used to lower a casket into the ground

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Makura-gyo (bedside prayer)

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is to be performed by the minister before the body is moved from the place of death. However, due to great distances that may b encountered by the ministers and the dangers of driving around late at night, the makura-gyo service is usually held at the mortuary immediately before the funeral arrangements are made regardless of whether or not the body has been embalmed- Buddhist

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Masjid

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see Mosque

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Mass

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the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the RC Church

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Mass Card

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a document indicating the offering of a Mass for specific intention

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Mass for the Dead

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the appropriate term for a mass that is celebrated for a deceased person when the body is not present in church. In RC there is no such term as “memorial mass”

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Mausoleum

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building containing crypts or vaults for entombment

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Medical Examiner

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forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate questionable or unattended death

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Memorial Book

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see Register Book

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Memorial Folder

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a pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements

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Memorial Gathering

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a scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death

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Memorial Park

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a cemetery, or section o f a cemetery, with only flush sto the ground type markers

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Memorial Service

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Funeral rites with the body not present

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Menorah

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in the Jewish faith, candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism

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Military Escort

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military personnel assigned to accompany a body following a active duty death

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Mogen David (Star of David)

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Jewish. Symbolizes new hope for Jews

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Mohammed

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a prophet of the Islamic religion born 571 CD considered by Muslims to be God’s messenger but is not worshiped or considered to be divine

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Monsignor

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an honorary title conferred upon a priest

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Moslem (Muslim)

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the name given to a member of the islamic faith

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Mosque (Masjid)

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the local church building; contains no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments

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Narthex (Lobby, Vestibule, Foyer)

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the entry way into the church

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National Cemetery

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a cemetery created and maintained under an act of congress for burial of veterans of military service and their family members

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Nave

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the seating or auditorium section of a church

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Niche

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a recess or space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains

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Nirvhana (pure land)

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buddhists believe that the soul joins and becomes a buddha in Nirvana, the Pure Land. There is no heaven or hell, just Nirvana. Everyone will become enlightened when they die, and exist forever in Eternal Bliss

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Non-Liturgical (Scripture Centered) Worship

A

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

150
Q

Non-Guaranteed Contract

A

one in which the funeral home only agrees that the amount prepaid plus any accruals will be credited to the balance due. However, the price of the funeral will be whatever the current price is for the services and merchandise at the time the death occurs

151
Q

Obituary

A

a news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch

152
Q

Obsequies

A

funeral rites or burial ceremonies

153
Q

Officiant

A

one who conducts a religious service or ceremony

154
Q

Outer Burial Container

A

any container which is designed for placement in the grave around the casket including, but not limited to containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners

155
Q

Pagoda

A

the Buddhist place of worship

156
Q

Pall

A

a symbolic cloth placed over the casket

157
Q

Parastas

A

Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals

158
Q

Paschal Candle

A

R.C. church a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ

159
Q

Pastor

A

one having spiritual care over a number of people

160
Q

Perpetual Care

A

an arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set aside, the income from which is used to maintain the cemetery plot indefinitely

161
Q

Pope

A

head of the RCC and Bishop of Rome

162
Q

Prayer Card

A

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

163
Q

Prayer Rail (Prie Dieu, Kneeler)

A

a kneeling rail

164
Q

Pre Funded Funeral Arrangements

A

funeral arrangements made in advance of need that include provisions for funding or prepayment

165
Q

Pre Planned funeral Arrangements

A

funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment

166
Q

Priest

A

a title conferred by ordination

167
Q

Private Carrier

A

those who transport only in particular instances and only for those they chose to contract with (funeral home vehicles and livery)

168
Q

Procession/processional

A

movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of service

169
Q

Rabbi

A

teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith

170
Q

Reader

A

in the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures

171
Q

Pagoda

A

the buddhist place of worship

172
Q

Receiving Remains

A

required to be itemized on GPL. Involves services of the funeral provider after initial services have been provided by another firm at the local of death. Funeral Rule requires package pricing of this service with a description of the components include

173
Q

Receiving Vault

A

structure so designed for the temporary storage of bodies which are not to be immediately interred

174
Q

Recession/Recessional

A

the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service

175
Q

Register Book

A

a book signed by those attending a visitation/service

176
Q

Related Rites

A

generally celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a RC minister. These rites would rarely be publicized in a death notice and are usually performed during critical moments of the grieving journey. Related Rites include the Prayer After Death, Gathering In the Presence of the Body, and Transfer of the Body to the Church or Place of Committal

177
Q

Removal (Transfer of Remains, First Call)

A

moving of the deac human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place

178
Q

Retort

A

burning chamber in a crematory

179
Q

Revocable Contract

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

180
Q

Rite of Committal

A

celebrated prior to the Funeral Liturgy, usually at the funeral home on the morning of the Funeral Liturgy preceding the closing of the casket. It may be recited by the family, friends, minister, priest or funeral director. It may also be combined with the Rite of Final commendation when necessary adaptations are made.

181
Q

Rosary Beads

A

beads and crucifix used as san aid in the recitation of prayers

182
Q

Rosary Prayers

A

prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service

183
Q

Rosary Service (vigil, wake)

A

RC faith, a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral home the evening before the Funeral Mass

184
Q

Royal Doors

A

doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar: only ordained clergy are to go through these doors; never cross on the sole in front of the Royal Doors

185
Q

Rubrics

A

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

186
Q

Sacrament of the Sick

A

RC faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity

187
Q

Sacred Heart

A

RCC a religious picture of Jesus Christ

188
Q

Sanctuary

A

part of the church about the altar, inside the chancel; this term may also be used to describe the area of the church where people sit for the services

189
Q

Scapular

A

RCC a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck

190
Q

Section

A

the largest subdivision of a cemetery

191
Q

Service of Encasketing

A

Buddhist- service performed a s a part of casketing the body

192
Q

Sexton

A

one in charge of the cemetery; caretaker of a church

193
Q

Shabbat

A

Jewish- begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown saturday

194
Q

Shivah

A

Jewish- 7 day mourning period

195
Q

Sholoshim

A

meaning 30 in Jewish; 30 day mourning period

196
Q

Shomer

A

Jewish- watcher; one who sits with the body until burial

197
Q

Shroud

A

cloth of garment in which a dead person is wrapped or dressed for burial

198
Q

Sign of the Cross

A

symbolic sign of the cross, made with th right hand

199
Q

Sister ( Nun)

A

RCC a women who is a member of a religious order, esp. one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

200
Q

Social Security Admin

A

branch - US Dept of Health provides benefits for retirement, survivors insurance, disability, health insurance and death

201
Q

Soka Gakkal (Nichiren Shoshu or NSA)

A

gaining a large following in US. Radical new branch of neo- buddhism does not follow the more traditional styles of buddhism. no ordained minister; all services ar under the supervision of leaders of each group

202
Q

Solea

A

Eastern Orthodox church, open area before the altar

203
Q

Stretcher

A

litter, usually of canvas, for carrying disabled or dead persons

204
Q

Survivors

A

one who outlives another person or even

205
Q

Synagogue

A

place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; also referred to a sTemple

206
Q

Tachrichim

A

hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed.

207
Q

Taharah

A

Jewish- ceremony of washing deceased before the burial, serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha

208
Q

Tallith

A

prayer shawl worn by men during th morning prayer service in the Jewish faith

209
Q

Taoism

A

mystical philosophy. founded by Laotzu. place of worship is a temple

210
Q

Tehillim

A

Jewish. Prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shower. prayers come from the book of Psalms

211
Q

Temple Ordinances

A

Ceremonial instructions of the Mormon Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect

212
Q

Third Party Contracts

A

contracts which involve the funeral director/home bc the family being served has contracted with someone else for services or merchandise also available from the funeral home i.e. caskets, vaults, urns etc

213
Q

Tomb

A

general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dead human body

214
Q

Transepts

A

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

215
Q

Transfer Vehicle

A

car used for transporting of uncasketed body from the place of death to the mortuary

216
Q

Trisagion

A

Eastern Orthodox- three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

217
Q

Trust Account

A

account established by one indiv. to be held for the benefit of another; creates a fiduciary responsibility. money paid to a funeral home for future services is placed in an account with the funeral home as trustee for the benefit of another

218
Q

Vestments

A

ritual garments worn by clergy

219
Q

Vigil Lights

A

set of 2 candles that may be placed one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during visitation

220
Q

Vital Statisitcs

A

collection, tabulation, interpretation o fdata concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death

221
Q

Wake

A

historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil

222
Q

Words of Appreciation

A

a brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at he buddhist service

223
Q

Yahrzeit

A

Jewish- anniversary of death

224
Q

Yarmulke (Kippah)

A

Jewish- skull cap worn by men at temple service and funeral service

225
Q

Yizkor

A

Jewish- memorial service recited 4 times per year

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