Funeral Directing - Exam 2

Eastern Orthodox Church

*Basic Guidelines*: - Services are held in the religious facility. - Services will have a Liturgical order. - No services are held on Sunday or Holy Days. - Flowers are usually permitted.

Eastern Orthodox Church

*Notification of Clergy* - No requirements *Removal* - No restrictions *Preparation* - Embalming (historically cremation is objectionable) *Dressing & Casketing* - In Europe, the custom is to shroud the body. In the U.S., the family chooses the clothing and casket.

Jehovah's Witness

*Notification of Death* - No requirements *Removal* - No religious restrictions *Preparation* - Embalming and Cremation are acceptable. Preference is to have body present for service. *Dressing & Casketing* - Family preference *Visitation* - At the funeral or Kingdom Hall

Church of Christ Science

*Notification* - Readers or Practitioners may be the officiant of any service of the Church. *Removal* - Most deaths occur at home, under jurisdiction of M.E. *Preparation* - Based on the individual customs and wishes of family. *Dressing & Casketing* - Family choice.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

*Notification* - The meeting house should be contacted to discuss scheduling the service. *Removal* - No restrictions *Dressing & Casketing* - Endowed members will be dressed in Temple garments. Unendowed members may be dressed in clothing chosen by the family.

Mennonite / Amish

*Removal* - No requirements *Preparation* - Embalming is acceptable *Dressing & Casketing* - Deceased will be dressed in white underwear and stockings, and placed in a casket of the family's choosing

Cantor

A religious singer who assists the clergy.

Deacon

A subordinate officer in a Christian church

Priest

A title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

All religious paraphernalia is prohibited. *Simplicity* is the key word in this Church's funeral.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Bishops of the Ward hold full time positions outside of the church. Anyone from the priesthood may be the officiant of a service, without compensation (they do not receive an honorarium).

Church of Christ Science

Burial, entombment, or cremation are permissible.

Mennonite / Amish

Characteristics: - Separation of church and state - Refusal to take oaths - Refusal to take up arms - Protest of slavery

Jehovah's Witness

Characteristics: - No official structure. - Ten ordained ministers oversee the Kingdom Hall. - Refusal to give or accept blood transfusions. - Refusal to salute the flag of any country. - Refusal to participate in military. - No condemnation of others who choose to do the above.

Church of Christ Science

Church members normally do not seek medical help, including use of hospitals and physicians. Belief that healing is brought about through spiritual understanding. Death is viewed as one more phase of the immortal existence of man.

Church of Christ Science

Church stresses spiritual healing, believing that God is wholly good and all powerful, and that man was created by Him. Everything eternal, spiritual, and wholly good is called *reality*. Whatever is unlike God - injustice, sin, sickness, or grief is called *unreal*.

Restoration Churches

Churches which fall under this category include: - Church of Christ Scientist - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Jehovah's Witness

Temple Clothing

Clothing worn by the endowed members of the Church at the Temple and for burial [L.D.S.]

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 solea in front of the royal doors.

Ceremony of Last Kissing

Eastern Orthodox; After the eulogy, an Icon is placed at the foot end of the casket, and those seated on the right side of the church may pass by the casket, stopping to kiss the icon. Then, the Icon is moved to the head end of the casket, and those seated on the left side of the church may stop to kiss the icon.

Mennonite / Amish

Evangelical Protestant Christians who settled in the United States in 1683. Known as one of the historic peace churches, because of their commitment to pacifism (opposition to war and violence). Though the communities are unique in practice and theology, we will discuss them as one unit.

Mennonite / Amish

Few deaths will be in nursing homes.

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For the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a boy has the opportunity to be ordained for priesthood at the age of?

Sunday or Holy Days

For the Eastern Orthodox funeral rite, when are Services prohibited?

Mary Baker Eddy

Founder of the Church of Christ Science, who wrote the principle text, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures in 1875.

Joseph Smith

Founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Menno Simons

Founder of the Mennonites; Part of the Free Church Movement, and nicknamed "Antibaptist" ("one who baptizes over again").

Church of Christ Science

Funeral services are similar to non-liturgical Protestant Christian practices.

Church of Christ Science

Funeral services will NOT occur in the religious facility.

Jehovah's Witness

Funeral: - Casket is usually closed. - No religious paraphernalia - Church *Elder* serves as officiant - No acolytes - Non-members are *prohibited from participation* - 30 to 40 minutes - Congregational music

Ward

Geographical community of believers, who may have familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics. [L.D.S.]

Reader/Practitioner

In the Church of Christ Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures.

Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood.

Priest

It is usual for this figure to lead the procession in the Orthodox funeral rite.

Bishop

Leader of the Ward; Functions like a pastor in all aspects of the ward and meeting house (chapel). [L.D.S.]

Divine Liturgy

Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in an Eastern Orthodox church.

Orthodoxy

Means "right belief" and "right worship".

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Order of Service: - Prelude - Invocation - Eulogy / Obituary - Musical selection - Speaker - Benediction - Postlude

Temple Ordinance

Religious instruction, known as *endowment*, given only in the Temple to those worthy members of the faith. [L.D.S.]

Auto-cephalous

Self-governing

Temple Garments

Special undergarments worn by members who have received the endowment in the Temple; Function as a personal reminder of their devotion. [L.D.S.]

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Temple Burial Garments: White undergarments, socks, shirt, etc. A robe is worn over the right shoulder extending diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle (front and back). A green apron and white sash are placed over the waist. A white cap (or white veil for women) is placed over the deceased's head before closing the casket.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

The funeral service may be held in the funeral home, ward chapel, or the tabernacle, but *not in the Temple*.

The Book of Mormon

The main text for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Mennonite / Amish

The ministry consists of: - Bishops or Elders; - Ministers who are pastors; - Evangelist and deacons (who take charge of the congregation in the absence of a minister or bishop)

Solea

The open area (sometimes raised) before the altar.

Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation)

The partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea.

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures

The principle text for the Church of Christ Science.

Kingdom Hall

The worship facility for Jehovah's Witnesses.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

There are several bodies (sects) of this Church. The Church based in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest body.

Trisagion

Three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.

Jehovah's Witness

Unincorporated body who follow the Bible literally.

Parastas (Great Panachida)

Vigil service associated with the Eastern Orthodox funeral.

Congregational music

What type of music is permitted for Jehovah's Witnesses funeral rites?

Eastern Orthodox Church

A family of independent, flexible, self-governing churches. Each church is governed by an independent Counsel of bishops, called a synod. These churches agree on doctrinal matters, and members are free to participate in the ritual of communion in any of these churches.