FSE-217 Funeral Directing / History - Practice Quiz

46. M.H. Crane and J.R. Barnes acquired the manufacturing rights from Fisk in what year?

1853

6. The time limit for filing for the V.A. "Application for Burial Benefits" is

2 years from the date of cremation or permanent burial.

7. The time limit for filing for the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit payment is

2 years from the date of death.

38. According to ancient Egyptian history, which of the following numbers approximates the number of years required to complete the journey known as the "Circle of Necessity"?

3,000

5. The term Sarcophauus refers to which of the following?

A coffin

45. The term "Tabona" referred to which of the following?

A flint stone knife

35. Which of the following is not a function of the American Board of Funeral Service Education?

Administer the National Board Exam

10. Receptacles that were patented in the early 19th century but which gained no popular appeal were referred to as

Also-rans.

1. The "Cult of Osiris" identified with which early civilization?

Ancient Egyptians

26. The placing of various organs in canopic jars and embalming by class distinction was specifically associated with which of the following early civilizations?

Ancient Egyptians

6. The period of time when the egyptians were embalming bodies was

Ancient.

30. The individual involved in embalming the Egyptian dead whose function was to anoint the body with the necessary oils, spices, and ointments was the

Apothecary Servant.

35. During the late Middle-Ages, who began experimenting with embalming?

B & C Anatomist Surgeon

12. In discussing Edwin Chadwick's report, what did he recommend?

B & C only All cemeteries be municipalized Religious rites be simplified and standardized

27. A _______ or a long pleated arrangement of fine linen was worn by a widow during the Middle-Ages. This arrangement resembled a beard.

Barbe

44. The officiant of a funeral service for a deceased memeber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the:

Bishop of the Ward

12. An ecclesiastic attached to the chapel of a military unit is known as a

Chaplain.

18. the first people to dress their dead in white clothing were the

Christians.

33. With the introduction of coffins and early funeral goods, which of the following were primarily pursuing the undertaking profession?

Craftsman

25. Which of the following is associated with the introduction and development of early funeral transportation?

Crane & Breed

36. The "Father of Modern Embalming" in the United States is:

Dr. Thomas Holmes

14. Which of the following is not considered to be an influential person in the development of embalming schools?

Edwin Chadwick

22. The evisceration of body organs and their placement in four canopic jars was associated with the embalming practices of which ancient civilization?

Egyptians

31. The Ba Yakhu, The Name, The Heart, The Shadow, and The Ka are elements of the body that were associated with which of the following cultures?

Egyptians

7. Of the following, who has the preference to receive the burial flag for a deceased veteran?

Father

30. Which of the following terms refers to the completing of the service and funeral details of a funeral?

Funeral service

11. The ________ are credited with the introduction of cremation.

Greeks

20. The person who had Gannal's book published in the United States was

Harlan.

32. The person who was responsible for bringing the European embalming techniques to the U.S. was

Harlan.

22. The canopic jars which housed the organs of deceased Egyptians were named after the four sons of

Horus.

45. Which of the following was not a consideration in the development of coffins and burial cases?

Importance on preservation of the deceased

15. The individual to receive the first American patent on a metallic coffin (1836) was

James A. Gray.

43. Which of the following was not part of an Egyptian Funeral Procession?

Jesters

34. The "Kiss of Peace" represents a major break in tradition between the Christians and the:

Jews

21. Early methods of transporting the body included all but which of the following?

Limousine

36. Which of the following actions in improper, regarding the U.S. flag used in a military funeral service?

Lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran.

11. Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits?

Marker

40. The "Designator" in ancient Rome was also referred to as the

Master of Ceremonies

14. A "Sin-eater" was associated with which of the following:

Middle-Ages

3. As casket manufacturers became more sophisticated in their merchandise, which of the following was an attitudinal change which was reflected in their product?

More aesthetic luxury

38. As casket manufacturers became more sophisticated in their merchandise, which of the following was an attitudinal change which was reflected in their product?

More aesthetic luxury

50. Tree Burial was associated with which of the following?

North American Indians

10. Which of the following would lead the processional and recessional in a non-liturgical Protestant funeral service?

Officiant.

17. How often did the inundation (overflowing) of the Nile River occur?

Once a year

10. The priest leads the processional and recessional for which of the following funeral rites?

Orthodox

18. The Jewish religious sect which had a very strict viewpoint of their religious policies and procedures was the:

Orthodox

20. Which of the following religions places restrictions on the removal of their dead?

Orthodox Jewish

47. Which religious order does not usually practice embalming?

Orthodox Jews

41. The Trisagion is part of the

Orthodox funeral rite.

23. The Egyptian "God of the Dead" was

Osiris.

8. In ancient Rome, where did burial and/or entombment take place?

Outside the walls of Rome

1. The officiant for the Christian Science funeral service is the

Practitioner.

50. The "Crier" in Ancient Rome was also referred to as the:

Praeco

32. The "Crier" in Ancient rome was also referred to as the

Praeco.

39. Which of the following is an example of a cash advance?

Public transportation

11. The most noted impact the Egyptian coffins had on another civilization was with the

Romans.

21. Who usually had their funeral processions during the night

Romans.

29. The people who dressed their dead in togas were the

Romans.

3. Which of the following may be utilized during the Roman Catholic funeral rite?

Sacred heart

46. Of the following individuals involved in the Egyptian embalming process, the person who marked the length of the incision with a charcoal pencil was the

Scribe.

5. In ancient Egyptian Beliefs of the Cult of Osiris, who was Osiris wicked brother?

Set

4. Which of the following is the most appropriate for a funeral director to do before leaving the next of kin after making the removal?

Set a time for the arrangement conference.

48. Which of the following receptacles was used for ex-president Grant?

Style "E" State Casket

4. The name of the Jewish grave that was covered with a stone slab is

Sunken.

33. The individual involved in embalming the Egyptian dead whose functions were embalming and wrapping of the remains was

Surgeon.

15. In discussing ancient Roman culture, "The Designator" was also referred to as

The Master of Ceremonies.

2. The "Conclamatio Mortis" is identified with which of the following?

The calling out of the dead

9. An obituary can best be defined as

a brief biographical sketch of a person's life.

16. The dissecting of a remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death is

a necropsy.

2. A crucifer in the Roman Catholic church is

a person who carries the crucifix in an ecclesiastical procession.

47. Which of these best desribes a song of lamentation or poem for the dead?

an elegy

24. a commemorative inscription on a tomb or monument is

an epitaph.

40. Who is the person that normally accompanies deceased personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces to the place of burial?

an escort

39. A holy picture in the Orthodox church is

an icon.

27. A new item announcing the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch is

an obituary.

7. The vestibule of the church is located

at the entry way of the church.

25. Appropriate information for the funeral director to acquire during the first call or death call includes which of these?

attending doctor

19. The most expensive method of Egyptian embalming consisted of five steps, the last of which was

bandaging and anointing.

2. The injection of cedar oil into the abdomen of the body was utilized in the medium priced method of Egyptian embalming, this caused the organs in the cavity to:

be dissolved

28. The injection of cedar oil into the abdomen of the body was utilized in the medium priced method of Egyptian embalming, this caused the organs in the cavity to:

be dissolved

13. A religious singer who assists a Rabbi is a

cantor.

5. An underground cemetery of rooms or galleries with recesses for burial purposes defines

catacombs.

44. Whenever any jewelry is found on the deceased during a residence removal, you as the funeral director should

check with the family about the jewelry and remove it if they so desire.

16. A funeral procession may also be referred to as a:

cortege

49. In the funeral processions, the family car should be placed

directly after the funeral coach.

8. The document that can be procured when the completed death certificate is filed is the

disinterment permit.

1. The Egyptians felt that which of the following was the seat of intellect and emotion?

heart

4. The individual who supplies the statistical data concerning the deceased at the funeral arrangement conference is the

informant.

42. The Jewish term for a funeral cortege is

levaya.

34. The Great Plague of London took place during the

middle-ages.

6. Music played before a funeral service is the

prelude.

17. Funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment are

preplanned funeral arrangements.

9. Constantine's Sumptuary Laws:

regulated the cost of a Roman funeral

37. A death certificate contains all of the following except the

religious affiliation.

29. The document between the seller and the buyer stipulating the items furnished, the price of said items and the terms of payment is the

sales contract.

23. Architecturally, in the liturgical Protestant church, the part of the church containing the altar is the

sanctuary.

31. The open area before the altar in the Orthodox church is the

solea.

42. The deceased Hebrews dressed in:

their best attire

49. The ancient deceased Hebrews were dressed in

their best attire.

24. The wake during the Middle-Ages was also referred to as the

vigil for the dead.