Funeral Directing

A lump sum death benefit can be paid by the Social Security Administration to an insured worker upon the death in the amount of a. $225.00 b. $400.00 c. $550.00 d. 610.00

a. $225.00

A lump sum death payment claims (SSA-8) must be filed within a. 2 years from the death of the insured worker b. 3 years from the death of the insured worker c. 1 year from the death of the insured worker d. 6 months from the death of the insured worker

a. 2 years from the death of the insured worker

Put these participants in their order when leading a military funeral: 1-Color Guard, 2-Chaplain, 3-Band, 4-Escort a. 3,4,1,2 b. 1,2,3,4 c. 4,3,2,1 d. 4,2,3,1

a. 3,4,1,2 Band, Escort, Color Guard, Chaplain

The percentage derived by dividing the wholesale cost of the merchandise by the retail price of the merchandise is known as the: a. Consumer Value Index (CVI) b. Sales Price c. Discount Price d. Cost of Goods Sold

a. Consumer Value Index (CVI)

Which one of the following would NOT be consistent with a Christian Science service? a. a church funeral b. a reader officiating c. a Bible d. music

a. a church funeral

A mournful poem, or song of lamentation for the dead is called: a. an elegy b. a sonnet c. a eulogy d. a creed

a. an elegy

When placing the casket on the grave-lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp what portion of the handle? a. bar b. lug c. tip d. arm

a. bar

The decedent's social security number is required to be enteed on a/an: a. death certificate b. burial-transit permit c. Christian burial permit d. embalming report form

a. death certificate

A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service is known a/an: a. eulogy b. homily c. sermon d. obituary

a. eulogy

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an: a. pall b. cape c. veil d. interment cover

a. pall

A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body is a/an: a. tomb b. alcove c. abyss d. crevice

a. tomb

Which religious sect requests the use of the words "passed on" rather than "died or deceased" in the death notice of the obituary? a. Jewish Orthodox b. Christian Scientist c. Quaker d. Mormon

b. Christian Scientist

Lump Sum Death Benefit a. Form SSA-721 b. Form SSA-8 c. DD 1375 d. Form 21-530

b. Form SSA-8

Under what condition can a Veteran's Burial Benefit be paid directly to the funeral home? a. None b. If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran's funeral bill is unpaid. c. For the funeral of persons who die on active duty d. When the eteran's body will be buried in a private cemetery

b. If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran's funeral bill is unpaid.

Statement of Death by Funeral Director a. Form 40-1330 b. SSA 721 c. Form 21-530 d. SSA 8

b. SSA 721

A veteran's grave marker can be obtained by making application to the: a. National Cemetery b. Veteran Administration c. United States Post Office d. Social Security Administration

b. Veteran Administration

An altar attendant is called a/an: a. deacon b. acolyte c. seneschal d. usher

b. acolyte

Printed or typewritten list of outer burial containers normally offered for sale by the funeral provider which do not require special ordering: a. outer burial container price list b. casket price list c. tying arrangement d. general price list

b. casket price list

A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains is a/an: a. epitaph b. cenotaph c. catacomb d. catafalque

b. cenotaph

A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an: a. eulogy b. elegy c. sonnet d. creed

b. elegy

The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final containeris: a. interment b. inurnment c. entombment d. cremains interment

b. inurnment

Which of the following describes the entrywy of the church proper? a. chancel b. narthex c. transept d. nave

b. narthex

A Protestant church designed so that the pulput is centered in the sanctuary is called: a. baptismal b. non-liturgical c. communal d. eucharistic

b. non-liturgical

The US flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the: a. oldest brother b. surviving spouse or next of kin c. parent d. oldest son

b. surviving spouse or next of kin

Before the Civil War, the early American undertake's primary occupations were usually; 1-Carpenter, 2- Liveryman, 3-Medical Dr.,4-Clergy a. 3 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 1 and 4 only

c. 1 and 2 only

The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an: a. Kriah b. Shivah c. Aron d. Tallith

c. Aron

Application for the United States Flag a. Form 721 b. Form 40-1330 c. Form 90-2008 d. Form 21-530

c. Form 90-2008 (actually Form 21-2008)

Embalming is usually not practiced by the a. Mormons b. liturgical Protestants c. Jewish Orthodox d. non-liturgical Protestants

c. Jewish Orthodox

Which of the following is a means of paying the funeral other than cash? a. Quitclaim deed b. Mortgage c. Promissory note d. Security bond

c. Promissory note

When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp what portion of the handle? a. lug b. arm c. bar d. tip

c. bar

A funeral procession is also known as a: a. kriah b. convoy c. cortege d. caravan

c. cortege

A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a: a. cross b. prie dieu c. crucifix d. crucible

c. crucifix

At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and: a. shake hands with the priest b. place a flower on the casket c. kiss the icon d. place rosary beads in the casket

c. kiss the icon

The main body of the church where seating is provided is the: a. assemblage b. sanctuary c. nave d. narthex

c. nave

Application for Headstone / Marker a. Form 721 b. Form 90-2008 c. Form 21-530 d. Form 40-1330

d. Form 40-1330

Which of the following is not required by the Federal Trace Commission? a. Casket Price List b. Outer Burial Container Price List c. Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected d. Funeral Arrangement form

d. Funeral Arrangement form

Ultimately, the standard government headstone or marker is the property of the a. cemetery b. family c. Social Security Administration d. Veterans Affairs

d. Veterans Affairs

The person who presides ar the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ os Latter Day Saints is the: a. priest b. worshipful Master c. minister d. bishop of the ward

d. bishop of the ward

An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an: a. tip b. fee c. tribute d. honorarium

d. honorarium

Under what condition can a Veteran's Burial Benefit be paid directly to the funeral home? a. only when funeral expense has been paid b. for the funeral of persons who die on active duty c. when the veteran's body will be buried in a private ceremony d. if a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran's funeral bill is unpaid

d. if a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran's funeral bill is unpaid

Which of the following is a means of paying the funeral other than cash a. mortgage b. quitclaim deed c. security bond d. promissory note

d. promissory note

During the Roman Catholic funeral Mass, the casket for a lay person is usually placed a. in the narthex of the church b. with the head-end toward the altar c. parallel to the media d. with foot-end toward altar

d. with foot-end toward altar

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) title 19 madates what percent of trust fund interest must be irrevocable? a. 50 b. 0 c. 75 d. 100

d. 100