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God, in Islam A: Allah B: Anubis C: Dali Lama D: Ayatollah

A: Allah

Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest. A: Amish B: American Lutheran Church C: Jehovah's Witness D: Eastern Orthodox

A: Amish

A Buddhist priest is called: A: Bonze B: Ghusl C: Bishop D: Imam

A: Bonze

Which of these religions has a specific service of encasketing as part of the funeral rite? A: Buddhist B: Mennonite C: Islam D: Amish

A: Buddhist

In Roman Catholic polity, the Bishops who are elevated to the level where they participate in the selection of a new Pope, also called "Princes of the Church" are called: A: Cardinals B: Solons C: Archbishops D: Monsignors

A: Cardinals

Which religion includes the "last kiss" as part of the funeral rite? A: Greek Orthodox B: Buddhist C: every nonliturgical Protestant D: Roman Catholic

A: Greek Orthodox

Jehovah's Witnesses hold religious services at: A: Kingdom Hall B: Diocese C: Mosque D: Tabernacle

A: Kingdom Hall

Which religion requires special Temple Clothing to be worn by the deceased for burial? A: Mormon B: Jehovah's Witnesses C: Church of Scientology D: Mennonite

A: Mormon

The item which the funeral home must supply for a funeral in a Roman Catholic church is ___. A: a church truck B: rosary beads C: a casket rack D: a pall

A: a church truck

A Christian symbol consisting of plain bars and no corpus is called A: a cross B: a crucifix C: ascapular D: chi rho

A: a cross

For a male who has completed the Temple Ordinance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the clothing of the deceased will include ___. A: a green apron. B: a green cap placed on the head just before the casket is closed C: a white sash from left shoulder to left ankle D: a scapular

A: a green apron

An elevated surface where religious rituals are performed. A: altar B: iconostasis C: nave D: bier

A: altar

What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church? A: book of common prayer B: order of christian funerals C: book of psalms D: new king james bible

A: book of common prayer

What or who is a Bonze? A: buddhist priest B: expensive material used to make caskets C: the holy book of tibetan monks D: islamic worship leader

A: buddhist priest

The term for the eulogy at a Jewish funeral is ___. A: hesped B: taharah C: kaddish D: levaya

A: hesped

Leader of the local congregation, in Islam A: imam B: elder C: rabbi D: chaplain

A: imam

The entryway to a liturgical church, it is often the place where a pall may be placed on the casket is: A: narthex B: nave C: coatroom D: Paschal

A: narthex

In the Eastern Orthodox religion who is permitted to enter into the center of the iconostasis directly behind the altar? A: only ordained clergy B: baptized eastern orthodox members C: the clergy and altar servers D: the clergy and cantor

A: only ordained clergy

Mr. Johannes passes away. His family provides the funeral director with multiple religious items to be used in preparing him for burial. Among them are a Scapular, Rosary, and Chaplet. When setting up for the visitation, the funeral director should use which of the following pieces of chapel equipment? A: prie dieu B: christian cross C: icon D: menorah

A: prie dieu

Mrs. Jones passes away. Her family informs the funeral director that among her many community associations, she was a member of the local Catholic Parish and was a devoted member of the Altar and Rosary Society. When considering options to suggest to memorialize Mrs. Jones, the funeral director should consider which of the following: A: rosary service B: knights of columbus service C: tiasagion D: solea

A: rosary service

The Jewish term for a Seven Day mourning period that begins on the day of burial is A: shivah B: taharah C: sholoshim D: yahrzeit

A: shivah

The Jewish term for the 30 Day mourning period is A: sholoshim B: shiva C: taharah D: kriah

A: sholoshim

Which of these is a prayer shawl? A: tallith B: shomer C: tehillum D: kriah

A: tallith

Which of the following denominations traditionally utilize a pall during the funeral service? 1. Roman Catholic 2. Episcopal 3. Lutheran 4. Baptist 5. Free Methodist 6. Mormon A: 1 and 2 only B: 1, 2, and 3 only C: 1, 2, and 5 only D: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

B: 1, 2, and 3 only

The following describes which faith's dressing and casketing ritual? After washing, the deceased is to be clothed in a shroud of either silk or cotton. Those who are 15 or older will be adorned with a burial ring, placed on the forefinger. Hardwood caskets are required. A: Orthodox Jewish B: Baha'i C: Greek Orthodox D: Muslim

B: Baha'i

The leader of a local Islamic congregation is called: A: al-Ghusl B: Imam C: Qiblah D: Mahjid

B: Imam

In a funeral for a member of which of the following religions would you most likely find a Mogen David on the foot end of the casket? A: Hinduism B: Jewish C: Non- Roman Catholic D: Lutheran

B: Jewish

Clergy of liturgical Christian religions are properly referred to as: A: Rabbis B: Priests C: Imams D: ministers

B: Priests

When a number of people assemble in honor of a deceased person without the body present and with no religious portion, this is properly called: A: a memorial service B: a memorial gathering C: a nonliturgical Protestant service D: a graveside service

B: a memorial gathering

An altar attendant A: pope B: acolyte C: cantor D: priest

B: acolyte

An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death? A: immediately B: after sundown saturday C: saturday afternoon D: at noon, saturday

B: after sundown saturday

The term for the sacred cleansing and preparation of the body for an Muslim is: A: Qiblah B: al Ghusl C: Majid D: Janazah

B: al Ghusl

A traditional Jewish casket which contains no metal or animal glues is referred to as A: a state casket B: an aron C: an ossuary D: a sarcophagus

B: an aron

During a baptism the priest anoints with consecrated oil the forehead, lips, and heart of the individual being baptized. The consecrated oil is known as A: curate B: chrism C: clericus D: chancel

B: chrism

In a Liturgical Church, the right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed is known as the _________ side. A: gospel B: epistle C: right D: sacristy

B: epistle

A holy picture, usually mosaic or painted on wood, in the Eastern Orthodox faith. A: prayer card B: icon C: prie dieu D: mass card

B: icon

A symbol of grief that is a tear in the upper corner of the garment or a symbolic ribbon worn by the survivors is known as ________ in the Jewish faith: A: hesped B: kriah C: levaya D: kever

B: kriah

The Jewish term for funeral cortege? A: kever B: levaya C: bar minen D: kriah

B: levaya

Another term for mosque is: A: Mecca B: masjid C: shrine D: temple

B: masjid

Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments; a Mosque. A: makura-gyo B: masjid C: prie dieu D: jinazah

B: masjid

The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called: A: chancel B: nave C: narthex D: vestibule

B: nave

In the United States most Muslims are buried in caskets. In this case, how is the body positioned? A: on the left side B: on the right side C: on the back, hands to the side D: face down

B: on the right side

The vigil held according to the Eastern Orthodox faith is called ____. A: solea B: parastas C: trisagion D: iconostasis

B: parastas

Any Western Christian who is not an adherent of the Roman Catholic Faith A: liturgical B: protestant C: denomination D: methodist

B: protestant

In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Penance, ________________, and the Eucharist. A: baptism B: sacrament of the sick C: communion D: chrism

B: sacrament of the sick

Another term for sabbath in Jewish tradition is ___. A: levaya B: shabbat C: Sunday D: yarmulke

B: shabbat

Which of these is a thirty day mourning period ? A: yahrzeit B: sholoshim C: sabbath D: shabbat

B: sholoshim

The receptacle in which incense is burned, in the Roman Catholic faith. A: vestibule B: thurible C: thurifer D: paschal candle

B: thurible

Which religion uses the Book of Dates as the guide to the proper timing of encasketing, funeral and burial? A: Lutheran B: Islam C: Buddhist D: Greek Orthodox

C: Buddhist

The term for an Islamic funeral is: A: Qur'an B: Koran C: Janazah D: Bonze

C: Janazah

The meaning of the symbol INRI is: A: consecrated bread of the Eucharist B: an honorary title conferred upon a Priest C: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews D: abbreviation for Jesus' name in Greek

C: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

Jewish mourners, depending on their degree of relationship to the deceased, repeat a prayer daily for thirty days and/or at every service for 11 months. That prayer is: A: Kever B: el Malei Rachichim C: Kaddish D: Shiva

C: Kaddish

Which of the following may be placed atop a pall in the Roman Catholic faith? 1. United States Flag 2. Crucifix 3. Picture of the Deceased 4. The Gospels 5. A Bible A: 1 and 4 only B: 2 and 4 only C: 2 and 5 only D: 2, 4, and 5 only

D: 2, 4, and 5 only

The religion whose post-funeral weekly prayers are intended to help the deceased reach Nirvana is: A: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints B: Jehovah Witnesses C: Islam D: Buddhism

D: Buddhism

The partition that extends across the front of a Greek Orthodox church, separating the solea from the sanctuary. This partition has icons attached to it. A: Royal Doors B: Iconodiocese C: Prie Dieu D: Iconostasis

D: Iconostasis

The alternate proper way to spell Koran, the Holy Text of Islam is: A: Coran B: Kuran C: Qurane D: Qur'an

D: Qur'an

In order for a cross to be called a crucifix, it must include: A: a third crossbar at the foot end B: a scapular C: the label INRI D: a Corpus Christi

D: a Corpus Christi

A yarmulke is also known as ___. A: a tallith B: a shivah box C: a kriah D: a kippah

D: a kippah

A Roman Catholic altar attendant: A: cantor B: priest C: elder D: acolyte

D: acolyte

The term mausoleum is derived from: A: it was created by a US advertising firm in 1921 B: the word part mauso means "house" and" leum" means storage C: the first example is in the Italian city of Mauseleus, the name was copied from there D: ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial

D: ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial

A deceased female, in the Jewish faith A: bar minen B: daven C: avelim D: bat minen

D: bat minen

Which of the following is the officiant at the funeral service for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? A: rabbi B: practitioner C: reader D: bishop

D: bishop

The person who acts as the clergy for a local Mormon Church is called A: deacon B: Bonze C: elder D: bishop of the ward

D: bishop of the ward

In the Jewish faith, the prayers said during the Tehillim are found here. A: book of wisdom B: book of numbers C: king james bible D: book of psalms

D: book of psalms

The portion of a liturgical Christian church where the altar is located is called the: A: transept B: nave C: narthex D: chancel

D: chancel

The party responsible for dressing an Orthodox Jewish decedent in the burial shroud is ___. A: rabbi B: funeral director C: next of kin D: chevra kadisha

D: chevra kadisha

The term which refers to an Orthodox Jewish Memorial service or closing prayer of a funeral is ___. A: al ghusl B: levaya C: taharah D: el malei rachamin

D: el malei rachamin

In a Liturgical Church, the left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which the priest delivers the sermon is known as the _____________. A: nave B: narthex C: epistle side D: gospel side

D: gospel side

Members of the LDS Church who have Temple Endowment are dressed with a __________ apron for viewing in the casket. A: white B: red C: purple D: green

D: green

The Jewish eulogy is known as A: aron B: mogen david C: kever D: hesped

D: hesped

The prie dieu in the Roman Catholic church A: signifies the deceased has received last rites B: signifies the recitation of the rosary prayers C: is a cross with a corpus christi on it D: is a kneeling bench or rail

D: is a kneeling bench or rail

A piece of cloth affixed to a person's clothing at an Orthodox Jewish funeral. This cloth will be torn as a sign of sadness to lose a friendship. This cloth is called ___. A: kippah B: kever C: kevurah D: kriah

D: kriah

Funeral procession, in the Jewish faith A: kriah B: pagoda C: jinazah D: levaya

D: levaya

A title meaning "My Lord" in the Roman Catholic faith A: cardinal B: bishop C: archbishop D: monsignor

D: monsignor

The kneeling bench often placed alongside a casket is called: A: scapular B: icon C: bier D: prie dieu

D: prie dieu

When 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 of the following except the: A: floral display equipment B: church truck C: ushering D: prie dieu

D: prie dieu

Mrs. Thompson passes away. She is a long-time member of the local Episcopal Church. You are unfamiliar with the specifics of the church, but you locate the Rector who informs you that Mrs. Thompson's family should be seated on the Epistle side of the church. Where does the Priest expect you to have the family seated? A: left side as the congregation looks at the altar B: right side as the priest looks at the congregation C: in the choir section D: right side as the congregation looks at the altar

D: right side as the congregation looks at the altar

A person who, according to Orthodox Jewish burial traditions, watches over a deceased body through an all night vigil is called ___. A: acolyte B: parastasis C: cantor D: shomer

D: shomer

The ceremonial washing and preparation for burial performed by the Chevra Kadisha is called ___. A: tallith B: tachrichim C: yizkor D: taharah

D: taharah

There is an article of clothing for a female member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has completed the Temple Ordinance, which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy. That item which is not mandatory in the way it is worn now is ___. A: the green bonnet on the head B: white shoes C: a red sash from right shoulder to right ankle D: the veil

D: the veil

Anniversary of death, in the Jewish faith A: tallith B: tehillim C: yom kippur D: yahrzeit

D: yahrzeit

The yearly anniversary of a person's death is observed with prayers in the Orthodox Jewish tradition. This is called ___. A: trisagion B: shiva C: yizkor D: yahrzeit

D: yahrzeit

While meeting with a family to arrange the funeral of a member of the Episcopal Church in your town, the daughter of the deceased tells the funeral director she wants to deliver the eulogy during her mother's funeral service at church. You have a good relationship with both the family, the church, and its current Rector who you know to be a very traditional person. How can you advise the daughter regarding the Episcopal Church's views on family giving eulogies? A: Tell her that eulogies are permitted, and offer to notify the Priest of the request. B: Avoid the question, but refer the family to the Church. C: Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern. D: Disparage the entire religion and tell the daughter that she is paying for a funeral, so she will get what she wants.

C: Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern

The Hebrew word which translates as "container" is Container, in Hebrew A: caskinette B: coffin C: aron D: crypt

C: aron

Liturgical denominations are _________ centered. They have a prescribed order of worship or form of worship. A: christ B: bible C: eucharist D: rosary

C: eucharist

First two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service. A: el malei rachamin B: malei C: gatha D: ghusl

C: gatha

In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial. A: in their vestments B: in a baptism robe C: in clothes selected by the order D: during the Service of Encasketing

C: in clothes selected by the order

The word "ecclesiastic" means: A: very old B: brightly colored C: involving clergy D: related to cemetery art

C: involving clergy

The burial garment in which Muslims are enshrouded is called: A: chiffan B: hasan C: kafan D: caftan

C: kafan

The holy book of the Islam faith is the A: masjid B: mosque C: koran D: jinazah

C: koran

The actual procession during an Orthodox Jewish funeral is called the ___. A: taharah B: montoya C: levayah D: kevurah

C: levayah

A gathering to honor a deceased person when the body is not present, except maybe as cremated remains, with a religious portion in the service is called: A: a wake B: memorial gathering C: memorial service D: immediate burial

C: memorial service

Honorary title of a Roman Catholic Priest A: father B: cardinal C: monsignor D: reverend

C: monsignor

Where is the Mogen David placed on an aron? A: on the foot end of the box portion of the aron B: on the head panel C: on the foot panel D: on the side of the box portion of the aron

C: on the foot panel

Signifies the everlasting light of Christ, in the Roman Catholic faith A: holy water B: crucifix C: paschal candle D: incense

C: paschal candle

An item which Roman Catholic communicants may have in their hands for burial is ______. A: scapular B: prie dieu C: rosary beads D: icon

C: rosary beads

A religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic faith. A: prayer card B: spiritual bouquet C: sacred heart D: corpus christi

C: sacred heart

A symbolic gesture made with the right hand, in the Catholic faith A: genuflect B: prie dieu C: sign of the cross D: monsignor

C: sign of the cross

The vessel, or cabinet in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept A: paten B: corporial C: tabernacle D: veil chalice

C: tabernacle

The Orthodox Jewish burial shroud is ___. A: tallith B: tzit-tzit C: tachrichim D: taharah

C: tachrichim