FSAD 445- Funeral Directing

That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies is called the

Committal service

The deceased's social security number is required to be entered on

Death Certificate

In most cases, designated reserved seating will be for which of the following? I. family members II. honorary pallbearers and other groups III. funeral directors and staff IV. family friends V. funeral escort.

I & II only

In most cases, designated reserved seating will be for which of the following? I. family members II. honorary pallbearers III. funeral directors and staff IV. friends V. funeral motor escort VI. active pallbearers

I, II, and VI only

A contract for future funeral services which is portable but cannot be cancelled or terminated prior to the death of the beneficiary is known as a(n)

Irrevocable Trust

A document indicating the offering of a Mass in the Catholic Church for special intentions like the anniversary of the death of a loved-one

Mass card

A scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death with the body not present and with no religious aspect is known as a(n)

Memorial gathering

The processional of the funeral service is:

Movement at the beginning of the service of the casket going into the facility

A structure that is designed as a temporary holding facility for casketed human remains that is awaiting burial at a future date is known as a

Recieving Vault

Which of the following statements is improper for funeral home staff to make when concluding the first call?

Say "we will be right there"

Seven days of intense mourning in the Jewish faith is called:

Shivah

The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the

surviving spouse

The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the

surviving spouse or next of kin

When placing the casket on the lowering device, a casket bearer should grasp what portion of the handle?

Bar

The Holy Society which cares for the dead in Jewish funerals including washing and dressing the body is called the:

chevra kadisha

At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and

kiss the icon

When driving in a funeral procession, the family car should be in what position after the funeral coach?

1st

In the Jewish tradition, the one year anniversary of a death is called ___.

Yahrzeit

A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body is

a Tomb