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
Green
ecologically friendly
Guaranteed contract
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
Hesped
Jewish faith- eulogy or true eval of the deceased life that is a part of the funeral service
Holy Water
water blessed by a priest
Honorarium
a nominal compensation or recognition for service performed
Honorary Casketbearers (Pallbearers)
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.
Humanistic Funeral
a funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation
Icon
eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood
Iconostasis
Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea
IHS
first three letters in the greek word for Jesus
Imam
in the Islam faith, the leader of the local congregation
Immediate Burial
disposition of human remains by burial, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service
Informant
one who supplies the vital statistic information concerning the deceased.
INRI
Latin term- “Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews”
Inter
to bury in the ground
Interment
the act of placing the dead human body in the ground
Inurnment
the act of placing cremains in an urn. (CANA def.) act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave
Irrevocable Contract
contract for future funeral services which cannot be terminated or canceled prior to the death of the beneficiary
Islam
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.
Jinazah
Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer
Kaddish
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
Kever
Jewish faith- grave
Kevurah
Jewish faith- burial
Kin
ones relatives, referring to blood relationship (legally the surviving spouse is not a kin)
Kingdom Hall
worship facility for Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kippah
see Yarmulke
Kneeler
see Prie Dieu
Koran (Quran)
the holy book of Islam faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel
Kriah
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.
Levaya
Jewish- funeral procession
Liturgical Worship
prescribed order or form of worship specific toa particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element
Lobby
see Narthex
Lot
a subdivision in a cemetery which consists of several graves or interment spaces
Lowering Device
a mechanical device used to lower a casket into the ground
Makura-gyo (bedside prayer)
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
Masjid
see Mosque
Mass
the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the RC Church
Mass Card
a document indicating the offering of a Mass for specific intention
Mass for the Dead
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”
Mausoleum
building containing crypts or vaults for entombment
Medical Examiner
forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate questionable or unattended death
Memorial Book
see Register Book
Memorial Folder
a pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements
Memorial Gathering
a scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death
Memorial Park
a cemetery, or section o f a cemetery, with only flush sto the ground type markers
Memorial Service
Funeral rites with the body not present
Menorah
in the Jewish faith, candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism
Military Escort
military personnel assigned to accompany a body following a active duty death
Mogen David (Star of David)
Jewish. Symbolizes new hope for Jews
Mohammed
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
Monsignor
an honorary title conferred upon a priest
Moslem (Muslim)
the name given to a member of the islamic faith
Mosque (Masjid)
the local church building; contains no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments
Narthex (Lobby, Vestibule, Foyer)
the entry way into the church
National Cemetery
a cemetery created and maintained under an act of congress for burial of veterans of military service and their family members
Nave
the seating or auditorium section of a church
Niche
a recess or space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains
Nirvhana (pure land)
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
Non-Liturgical (Scripture Centered) Worship
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
Non-Guaranteed Contract
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
Obituary
a news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch
Obsequies
funeral rites or burial ceremonies
Officiant
one who conducts a religious service or ceremony
Outer Burial Container
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
Pagoda
the Buddhist place of worship
Pall
a symbolic cloth placed over the casket
Parastas
Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals
Paschal Candle
R.C. church a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ
Pastor
one having spiritual care over a number of people
Perpetual Care
an arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set aside, the income from which is used to maintain the cemetery plot indefinitely
Pope
head of the RCC and Bishop of Rome
Prayer Card
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
Prayer Rail (Prie Dieu, Kneeler)
a kneeling rail
Pre Funded Funeral Arrangements
funeral arrangements made in advance of need that include provisions for funding or prepayment
Pre Planned funeral Arrangements
funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment
Priest
a title conferred by ordination
Private Carrier
those who transport only in particular instances and only for those they chose to contract with (funeral home vehicles and livery)
Procession/processional
movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of service
Rabbi
teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith
Reader
in the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures
Pagoda
the buddhist place of worship
Receiving Remains
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
Receiving Vault
structure so designed for the temporary storage of bodies which are not to be immediately interred
Recession/Recessional
the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service
Register Book
a book signed by those attending a visitation/service
Related Rites
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
Removal (Transfer of Remains, First Call)
moving of the deac human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place
Retort
burning chamber in a crematory
Revocable Contract
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
Rite of Committal
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.
Rosary Beads
beads and crucifix used as san aid in the recitation of prayers
Rosary Prayers
prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service
Rosary Service (vigil, wake)
RC faith, a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral home the evening before the Funeral Mass
Royal Doors
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
Rubrics
in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination
Sacrament of the Sick
RC faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity
Sacred Heart
RCC a religious picture of Jesus Christ
Sanctuary
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
Scapular
RCC a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck
Section
the largest subdivision of a cemetery
Service of Encasketing
Buddhist- service performed a s a part of casketing the body
Sexton
one in charge of the cemetery; caretaker of a church
Shabbat
Jewish- begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown saturday
Shivah
Jewish- 7 day mourning period
Sholoshim
meaning 30 in Jewish; 30 day mourning period
Shomer
Jewish- watcher; one who sits with the body until burial
Shroud
cloth of garment in which a dead person is wrapped or dressed for burial
Sign of the Cross
symbolic sign of the cross, made with th right hand
Sister ( Nun)
RCC a women who is a member of a religious order, esp. one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Social Security Admin
branch - US Dept of Health provides benefits for retirement, survivors insurance, disability, health insurance and death
Soka Gakkal (Nichiren Shoshu or NSA)
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
Solea
Eastern Orthodox church, open area before the altar
Stretcher
litter, usually of canvas, for carrying disabled or dead persons
Survivors
one who outlives another person or even
Synagogue
place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; also referred to a sTemple
Tachrichim
hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed.
Taharah
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
Tallith
prayer shawl worn by men during th morning prayer service in the Jewish faith
Taoism
mystical philosophy. founded by Laotzu. place of worship is a temple
Tehillim
Jewish. Prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shower. prayers come from the book of Psalms
Temple Ordinances
Ceremonial instructions of the Mormon Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect
Third Party Contracts
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
Tomb
general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dead human body
Transepts
wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and small funeral services
Transfer Vehicle
car used for transporting of uncasketed body from the place of death to the mortuary
Trisagion
Eastern Orthodox- three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite
Trust Account
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
Vestments
ritual garments worn by clergy
Vigil Lights
set of 2 candles that may be placed one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during visitation
Vital Statisitcs
collection, tabulation, interpretation o fdata concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death
Wake
historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil
Words of Appreciation
a brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at he buddhist service
Yahrzeit
Jewish- anniversary of death
Yarmulke (Kippah)
Jewish- skull cap worn by men at temple service and funeral service
Yizkor
Jewish- memorial service recited 4 times per year
