Funeral arranging and directing

Olea

Eastern Orthodox Church the open area before the alter

Solea

Eastern Orthodox Church the open area before the alter

grave

Excavation in earth as a place of internment

Humanist funeral

Funeral devoid of religious connotation

Shivah

In the Jewish faith, a seven (7) day mourning period.

Yahrzeit

In the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death.

Taharah

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

Kever

In the Jewish faith, the grave.

Scapular

In the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.

Final Commendation

In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass.

Allah (Islam)

Islamic God

Synagouge

Jewish place of worship

Kaddish

Jewish prayer for the dead

Mass

Liturgical celebration of eucharist in Roman catholic churches

Mass

Liturgical celebrations of the Eucharist in Roman Catholic Church

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

brotherhood

Spiritual or social fellowship or solidarity.

Mandatory Disclosures

Statements required by the Rule which cannot be modified or edited and must appear in a clear and conspicuous manner.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Diocese

The basic unit of geographic organization in the Roman Catholic Church

Gatha

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

Facilities Management

The obtaining and maintaining of adequate work space and funeral equipment. Training employers

Chancel

The portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail.

funeral procession

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

Calling Hours

Time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service.

Memorial Service

a ceremony to remember the deceased person

Wake

a ceremony to view or watch over the deceased person before the funeral

Diocese

a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

eulogy

a formal speech praising a person who has died

Humanist funeral

a funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation

Tachrichim

a hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased memebers of the Jewish faith are dressed

escort

a leader(s) of the procession or guardian of the group, such as a military escort, police escort, etc.

Common Carrier

a party that agrees, for a fee, to transport goods for anyone who applies, provided the goods are lawful and fit for shipment

Elegy

a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

elegy

a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

cash discount

a price reduction offered to a consumer, an industrial user, or a marketing intermediary in return for prompt payment of a bill

sanctuary

a sacred place; any place of refuge around alter inside the chancel where people sit

insulated listening

a style in which the receiver ignores undesirable information

Funeral Rite

an all-inclusive term used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial services

Deacon

an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest

genuflect

bend the knee; touch the right knee to the ground, as in worship

cash advance

borrowing cash on your credit card

Kafan

burial cloth (garments) utilized by the Islamic community

Apostille

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

Five stages of dying

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

ambiguous

doubtful or uncertain; can be interpreted several ways

Memorial Service

funeral rites with the body not present

Elder

in the Jehovah's Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service

Levaya

in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession

Apostle

leader or teacher of a new faith or movement

Divine Liturgy

liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

altar

n. Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned.

cardinal

of foremost importance

Guaranteed Contract

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

soft skills

personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.

Last kiss

physical contact with the deceased and the Icon during the final pass by the casket.

Masjid

place of worship

Pall

something that covers or conceals casket

Celebrant

the bishop, priest, or deacon who celebrates a sacrament for and with the community

Synagogue

the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction.

nave

the central area of a church seating

Sales Frequency

the number of times sales in a given price bracket occur over a fixed period of time

Denotation

the objective meaning of a word; the standard dictionary definition

Chronemics

the study of how humans use and structure time

Haptics

the study of the communicative function of touch

Pre-planned funeral arrangements

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

Pre-funded funeral arrangements

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

Transepts

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

informant

1. a person who gives secret information about someone or something to the police or a newspaper, informer 2. (technology) a person who gives someone information about something, for example to help them with their research

archbishop

A bishop of the highest rank, generally the bishop of an archdiocese.

crypt

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

Bishop

A church official who leads a large group of Christians in a particular region

Thematic

A complete sentence describing the central idea of a speech, usually found in the first paragraph.

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.

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.

Rabbi

A highly respected teacher of Jewish law or theology

Polychronic

A nonverbal means of communication that emphasizes flexibility in beginning and completing tasks

Chaplain

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

funeral director

A person properly licensed, engaged in, or conducting, or holding himself out as being engaged in: 1) preparing, other than by embalming, for the burial or disposition of dead human bodies; 2) maintaining or operating a funeral establishment for the preparation and disposition, or for the care of dead human bodies.

Cantor

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

Non-declinable service fee

Basic services is the only fee which the consumer cannot decline (unless state or local law requires otherwise). Funeral Provider should recover expenses for services, facilities or unallocated overhead in this charge.

cash advance

Cemetery crematory services obituary notices death certificate and gratituities

mausoleum

Contains crypts and vaults for entombment

Irrevocable Contract

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

Trust Account

Account established by one individual to be held for the benefit of another; creates a fiduciary responsibility. (As a method of payment of funeral expenses). 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.

tying arrangement

An agreement between a buyer and a seller in which the buyer of a specific product or service becomes obligated to purchase additional products or services from the seller.

Cash Advance Items

Any item obtained from a third party and paid for by the funeral provider on the purchaser's behalf.

Aron

Hebrew meaning container casket made of wood no metal

Kriah

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

Chevrah Kadisha

Hebrew phrase 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 preparation for Jewish funerals.

Eucharist

Holy Communion

Trisagion

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.

Jinazah

In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer.

Hesped

In the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is a part of the funeral service.

Crucifer

One who carries the Crucifix in religious processions.

Officiant

One who conducts a religious service or ceremony.

Actuating

Putting plans into effect, action, or motion achieve company mission goals and objectives