Funeral Directing Final

Leyava

A funeral cortege

Mogen David (Star of David)

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

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering the casket in the vestibule of the Church, signifying in the eyes of God all people are created equal.

Taper

A wax candle lit in the narthes of the Orthodox church, signifying prayers and petitions being offered up to God

Liturgical Church

Architecture of worship place. Designed and built in the shape of a cross. Cross bars forming transcepts (wings) Two Lecturns Clergy wears vestments

Non-Liturgical Churches

Baptist, Methodist, Church of Chirst, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Church of God and Nazarene

Protestant Religions

Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Church of God, Nazarene

Chevra Kadisha

Burial Society (Hebrew) that should be notified immediately after death, who care for the dead. Referred to as "washers" by laymen.

homily

Catholic Eulogy

Non-Liturgical Procession Order

Clergyman, FD, Casketbearers, FD, Casket, FD, Family (casket always feet first)

Brandeun

Cloth laid upon the grave of a saint, then used as a substitue for a relic

Funeral Service Rites

Communion may be offered. Cremation is discouraged Altar is focal point acolytes, a cross, candles, a pall, incense are used. Rubrics found in hymnal

Funeral Mass

Communion will be served

Aron

Container (Hebrew). A coffin or casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts.

Liturgical Focal Point

Cross or Crucifix

Order of Liturgical Procession

Crucifer carrying crucifix, OFFICIANT, FD, Casketbearers (beside or in front of) Casket, FD, family (Casket always feet first during procession and recession)

Episcopal Procession

Crucifer, Bishop or Priest), casketbearers, casket, family

Bat Minen

Deceased female

Bar Minen

Deceased male

Mary Baker Eddy

Founder of The Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston in 1875 Principle text: SCIENCE and HEALTH with KEY to the SCRIPTURES.

Bishops

Head of Territorial unit of the Church

Pope

Head of the Catholic Church Bishop of Rome

Archbishops

Heads of Archdioceses,

Chrism

Holy Oil

Icon

Holy Pictures, usually of Christ, the Mother of God and the Saints, found covering the walls, Iconostasis and special shrines around the church

Asperges

Holy Water

Monsignor

Honorary title conferred upon a priest

Ceremony of the Last Kissing

Icon placed at foot of casket, those seated on the right side, may pass the casket, stopping to kiss the ICON, the Icon is then moved to the head end of casket, those seated on the left side may pass the casket, stopping to kiss the ICON.

Torah

Jewish book of law, Instruction and Learning

Gospel Lecturn

LEFT side where minister delivers SERMONS

Christian Burial Certificate

Letter or form from Priest stating eligibility of deceased for funeral rites according to the law of the church.

Episcopal Church

Liturgical, Anglicans, Reject Pope has authority over church

Exequies

Liturgy of the dead

Brother

Man in Roman Catholic Faith, who is member of religious order without being ordained, or is preparing for ordination.

Founder of the Lutheran Church

Martin Luther

Non-Liturgical

NO set order of worship, NO rubrics, DO NOT use candles, pall, acolytes or crucifers Clergy does not wear vestments(some choose black robes) One Lecturn - no epistle or gospel side.

Liturgical Funeral Rites

No requirements - clergy No restrictions - removal of remains No mandates - preparation of remains Clothing and Casket - choice of family Use of candles an incense Use of a Pall

Celebrant

Officiant who celebrates Mass in Roman Catholic Church

Three Jewish Groupings

Orthodox - ancient traditions and beliefs Reform - greater flexibility, adapt modern practices Conservative - fall between Orthodox and Reform Jewish

Acclamation

Peoples response to liturgical worship

Tehilim

Prayers from the Book of Psalms said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer.

Cantor

Precentor, leads congregational hymns and psalms

Epistle Lecturn

RIGHT side for readings and prayers

Orthodox Jewish Funeral Rite

Rabbi notified immediately, unless death occurs on Sabbath (Saturday), notify immediately end of Sabbath, services under his direct supervision. NO REMOVALS from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, unless death occurs in public, or interferes with public health. Blood stained clothing remain with the body.

Thurible

Receptacle in which incense is burned

Cantor

Religious singer who assists the Rabbi

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by clergy

Paschal candle

Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that sinifies the everlasting light of Christ.

Religious objects place in hands

Rosary beads

Absolution

Sacramental remission of sin

Non-Liturgical Church

Scripture centered service dependent on local congregation and clergy one lecturn

Amen

So let it be, let it happen

Parastas or Great Panachida

Special booklet in Orthodox Church containing readings prayers and hyms.

Shabbat

The Jewish Sabbath, begins at sundown Friday and ends sundown Saturday.

Kever

The grave

Shomer

The watcher (sitter) who remains with the body until burial.

Orthodox Church Funeral Rites

Trisagion held prior to funeral service - very short service European custom to shroud the body, US dress in own clothing. Cremation considered objectionable. Casket is place in Solea.

Protestant

Western Christian

Alb, Tunica alba

White undergarment of linen, reaching the feet

Shalom

a word of many meanings: good morning, peace, hello, good-bye, love, until tomorrow, farewell.

INRI

abbreviation for the Latin term meaning, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"

Acolyte

altar attendant (male), but Episcopal (male or female)

Thurifer

altar attendant who carries the thurible

Synod

branch in Lutheran Church each synod elects their leader local congregationowns their own property and buildings self-governing

Lutheran Processional

crossbearer, pastor, casketbearers, casket and family. Funeral directors interspersed.

Religious objects placed in head or foot panel, or near the casket

crucifix, sacred heart, other objects of religious significance

Niftar

deceased

College of Cardinals

directly under the Pope take care of administrative duties of the Church elect a new Pope, when necessary.

Preparation of remains for Catholic Clergyman

embalming done in convent, monastery or rectory dressed in robesof the station of their priesthood dressing and casketing may be the responsibility of designated members ofthe specific order.

Narthex (Vestibule)

entry way to the church proper

Cassock

garment reaching ankles, black worn by secular priests, purple by bishops, red by cardinals, white by the Pope

Genuflect

gentle bow

Archdioceses

geographical grouping of one or more diocese under jurisdiction of Archbishop.

Orthodox Church

governed by Independent Council of Bishops, called a Synod

Monsignor or Priest

head of Parish in Catholic Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT referred to as "Mormons" - Book of Mormon written by Mormon.

prie dieu

kneeling rail

The Church of Christ, Scientist

no clergy or ministers, the are Readers or Practitioners due to member beliefs on sickness and healing, most deaths come under the Jurisdiction of Coroner, Medical Examiner or Justice of the Peace. Funerals held anywhere but at the church, with the Reader as the Officiant.

vigil candles

one candle at head and one at foot of casket during visitation

Sanctuary

part of church containing altar

Bimah

portion of synagogue or temple raised above the congregation seating.

Mother Superior

position held by a womanin charge of a convent of women

Ambo

raised place between the santuary and nave, for reading lessons/sermons

Benediction

ritual blessing at conclusion of service

Sacristy

room adjacent to chancel in which the liturgical vessels, utensils and vestments are kept, and where the clergy vest.

Nave

seating provided in main body of the church

Mennonites

settled in PA, United States in1683 evangelical Protestant Christians extreme conservatists views: separation of Church and State, refuse to take oaths, refuse to take up arms against others, protest slavery

Yamaka (Yarmulke, Kippah)

skull cap worn by men at temple services and funeral services.

Iconostasis

solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the church, dividing sanctuary from the body of the building.

veil chalice

square cloth, usually of teh same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass.

Rubrics

stated directions of practices and procedures in special liturgical manual, a hymnal, a book of prayer

Mennonite Family

strong family commitments to care for family members, death will occur in hospital or deceased's resident few deaths occur in nursing homes.

Mennonite Funeral Rites

takes place in church or deceased's home; Congregation largely German, service in German; men seated on one side, women on other side; sons dress fathers, daughters dress mothers; after committal, family and friends return for a meal.

Solea

the open area before the altar in the Orthodox Church

Trisagion

three short services or blessings, conducted evening before funeral, day of funeral, and at the cemetery following funeral service.

Chalice, calix

vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass. cuppa(cup, nodus (stem), base (foot)

Pyx

vessel or cabinet in which the blessed sacrament is kept.

Episcopal funeral rites

visitation - at funeral home funeral service - in Episcopal Church use Pall Holy Communion (Prior to service)

Liturgical

Eucharist and Holy Communion - central element prescribed order of worship rubrics

IHS

First three letters in Greek word for Jesus