Vocab TEst- 1A Funeral Directing Flashcards
Acknowledgment Cards
Cards of thanks and recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to a deceaseds family
Acolyte
an altar attendant
Adaptive Funeral Rite
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
Aftercare (post funeral follow up)
those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling that cone after the funeral
Allah
In the Islam faith, the name for God
Altar
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
Alternative Container
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
Apostille
certification/legalization of a document for international use under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention
Archbishop
in the Roman Catholic faith, the head or an archdiocese
Aron
hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood within metal parts
Arrangement Conference
the meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed
Artificial Grass
imitation grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery to cover the earth around the grave
At Need Counseling
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
Bishop
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
Bonze
the name of the buddhist priest
Book of dates
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.)
Brother
in RC faith, a man who is s member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination
Brotherhood
relating to a social or religious organization
Buddhism
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
Burial
see interment and inhumement
Burial Transit Permit (Disposition Permit)
a legal document, issued by a govt agency, authorizing transport and or disposition of a dead human body
Calling Hours
see visitaiton.visiting hours
Canopy (Cemetery TEnt)
a portable shelter employed to cover the grave area during the committal
Cantor
a religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith
Cardinal
RC faith a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church
Cash Advance
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
Casketbearer (Pallbearer)
one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
Celebrant
officiant who celebrates the mass in RC Church
Cemetery
area of ground set aside and dedicated tfor the final disposition of dead human bodies
Certified Copy of a death Cert.
a legal copy of the original death cert.
Chancel
the portion o f the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail
Chapel
building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted
Chaplain
a person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military; the chapel of an institution or a fraternal organization.
Chevrah Kadisha
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
Christian Burial Certificate- Christian Burial Permit aka Priestly lines
a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a RC Cemetery
Columbarium
a structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains
Committal Service
That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies
Common Carrier
any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train)
Contemporary Funeral Rite
funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition to or as part of) the traditional ceremonies
Confucianism
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.
Coroner
a public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths. see also Medical Examiner
Cortege
see funeral procession
Cot
a portable stretcher commonly employed in an ambulance or transfer vehicle for the moving of the sick, injured, or deceased
Cremated Human Remains
cremains
Cremation
the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber
Crematory
a furnace or retort for cremating dead human bodies; a building that houses a retort
Cross
a religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other
Crossbearer
see crucifer/crossbearer
Crucifer/Crossbearer
one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession
Crucifix
a cross whth a figure or image representing the body of Christ.
Crypt
a chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person
Deacon
a subordinate officer in a Christian church
Death Certificate
a legal document containing vital statistic, disposition, and final medical information pertaining to the deceased
Death Notice
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
Deceased
a dead human body
Dentures
false teeth
Department of Veterans Affairs
a federal agency that admins benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces
Diocese
the RC faith a geiographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop
Direct Cremation
disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present
Direct Disposition
any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with th ebody present
Dismissal
leading to an organized departure or inviting to leave
Disposition Permit
see burial transit permit
Divine Liturgy
liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in eastern Orthodox churches
Ecclesiastic
pertaining to the church or clergy
Elder
Jehovahs Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service
Elegy
song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead
El Malei Rachamin
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
Entombment
placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum
Epitaph
a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker
Escort
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
Eucharist
the consecrated elements of Holy Communion
Eucharistic Minister
layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks
Eulogy
an oration praising an indiv. , usually after death
Event Planning
process of planning and or coordingating a ceremony or activity
Final Commendation
the RC faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass
Forwarding Remains
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
Foyer
see narthex
Fraternal
relating to a social organization
Funeral Arrangements
the term applied to the completing of the service and financial details of the funeral
Funeral Liturgy
the name of the funeral service in the RC church
Funeral Procession
the procession of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition
Funeral Rites
any funeral event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner
Funeral Service
the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present
Gatha
the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service
GPL
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
Genuflect
act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility
Gratuity
gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided
Grave
excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space
Graveside service
funeral service religious or otherwise, conducted at the grave
Grave straps
webbing or similar material used for lowering th ecasket into the grave