Funeral Directing

Mormon

A Bishop would be associated with _______.

Catholic Burial Mass

A burial-transit permit is needed for all of the following except:

Brandeum

A cloth that has been laid upon the grave of a saint and then used as a substitute for a relic.

Hesped

A eulogy. A true evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition, as a part of the funeral service.

Leyava

A funeral cortege.

the lid is placed upon the outer enclosure

A funeral home staff member should stay at the grave site until:

Tachrichim

A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed.

Mogen David

A hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles, symbolizing a new hope for the Jewish people.

Prie Dieu

A kneeling rail:

Christian burial certificate

A letter or form from a Priest stating the eligibility of the deceased, for burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Protestant

A member, or follower, of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church, and follow the principles of the Reformation

Yizkor

A memorial service recited four times a year.

Elegy

A poem or song of praise:

Christian Wake

A prayer service

Ambo

A raised place between the sanctuary and nave. For reading of the lessons/sermons.

Christian scientist

A reader would be associated with which one of the following:

Benediction

A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service.

Mogen David

A symbol of hope for Jewish people:

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.

Rabbi

A teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith.

Taper

A wax candle lit in the narthex of the Orthodox Church, signifying prayers and petitions being offered up to God.

VA 40-1330

An application for government headstones is form ________

Altar

Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered

Burial- Transmit permit

Burial- Transmit permitOne purpose of a ______ is to have a record of the disposition of human remains.

Holy brotherhood

Chevra

Liturgical

Eucharist centered is one which has a prescribed order of worship.

Chevrah Kadisha

Hebrew meaning "Burial Society." Holy Brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for the dead. (often referred to as "washers" by laymen.)

Aron

Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood and contains no metal parts.

Icon

Holy picture of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or a saint

Asperges

Holy water

Gospel

In a truly liturgical church, the pulpit is located on the _________ side.

Solea

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the altar.

Menorah

In the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism.

Kaddish

In the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, and children) for the first time at the conclusion of interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for eleven months. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the Kaddish for 30 days.

Shomer

In the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial.

KEver

In the Jewish faith, the grave.

Cardinal

In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church.

Brother

In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.

Shabbat

Jewish Sabbath which runs from friday evening to saturday evening

Angus Dei

Lamb of god

Masonic funeral

Lambskin aprons are associated with a(an):

Christian scientist

Mary Baker Eddy is associated with:

telephone

Ninety percent of the notification of deaths comes to the funeral home by means of:

Father

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

Crucifer

One who carries the Crucifix in religious processions

Tahilim

Prayers from the book og Psalms before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer

Cantor

Precentor; leads congregational responsorial hymns and psalms

Prie dieu

Prie dieuWhen the remains have been prepared at the mortuary and later taken to a Presbyterian church for the funeral service, the funeral director normally provides all but one of the following:

U.S. railroad retirement Board

Railroad workers have a retirement system called the:

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

Non liturgical

Scripture Center; a form or order of worship having the scriptures as the central element with the actual order of worship determine by the local congregation and the clergy

Seven

Shiva means:

Amice

Shouldercloth, Rectangular linen cloth with straps (30" x 20") worn under the alb.

Amen

So be it, let it happen

Taharah

Taharah

Taoism

Taoism is a mystical philosophy, founded by Laotzu, teaching the conformity to the TAO by unasservative action and simplicity. The place of worship is a temple.

Paschal

The _______ candle represents the "Everlasting Light/Light of Christ".

SSA-8

The application for lump sum death payment is form _________.

left

The epistle side of the church is the ________ side as the clergy faces the congregation.

Bonze

The name of the Buddhist priest.

Chancel

The place about the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials.

Nave

The seating or auditorium section of a church.

SSA-721

The statement of Death by the Funeral Director is form ________.

Confucianism

The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught in China by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

...

The time limit for filing claims for V.A. burial allowances is:

Narthex

The vestibule or entrance porch of a church

Trisagion

Three short services or blessings, conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral service, on the day of the funeral service before leaving the funeral home for the church and at the cemetery, following the funeral service.

225

What is the Social Security lump sum death benefit?

no limit

What is the time limit for filing a government headstone for a deceased veteran?

2 years from date of disposition

What is the time limit for filing for a V.A. burial allowance?

privacy

What should be maintained while making a removal if it is at all possible?

Coroner

When a person dies at home without medical attention, an official inquiry is made by the:

...

When at the cemetery for the committal service, who's responsibility is it to supply the minister with holy water, sand, or whatever he may need?

...

When should the vital statistics for the death certificate be obtained from the next of kin?

A) check with the family and remove it if they so desire

Whenever any jewelry is found on the deceased during a residence removal, you as the funeral director should do the following:

Funeral director or representative

Who must sign the form for a V.A. burial flag?

Cassock

a black garment reaching down to the ankles

Chalice

a bowl-shaped drinking vessel

Chasuble

a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass

Cantor

a religious singer who assists the clergy assists the rabbi and assists the prioest in the eastern orthodox faith

Iconistasis

a screen of partition with doors and tiers of icons that separate the bema, the raised part of the church with the altar, from the nave, the main part of the church, in eastern churches

Buddhism

a universalizing religion, east and central asia, based on Sidartha Guatama, suffering is inherent in all life but can be relieved by mental and moral self-purification

Acolyte

alter attendent

Ecumencial

an epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christendom

Kevurah

burial

Chrism

holy oil

Pagoda

multistoried Buddhist temple with eaves that curve up at the corners

Parochial

narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes

Iconostasis

partition behind which the alter is located:

Acclamation

peoples response, in liturgical worship

Absolution

sacramental remission of sin

Apse

semi-circular niche terminating at one or both ends of the nave, usually the east end

El Molei Rachamin

sometimes referred to as the Molei. In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally meaning "God full of compassion", usually the last praer of the funeral service.

Rubrics

stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church

Yarhzeit

the anniversary of death

Gospel

the left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed.

Judaism

the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud

Epistle

the right side of the church ( as the congregation faces the altar ) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed.

Ablution

the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

Transepts

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