SOC 260 • Sociology for Funeral Service - Mid Term Exam and Final Exam

The Church of Christ, Scientist was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in Boston Massachusetts in

1879

Place the participants in a Military Funeral Cortege in the correct order: 1. Family and Friends 2. Clergy 3. Band 4. Colors and Guard 5. Escort 6. Honorary Casketbearers 7. Caisson and Casketbearers

3,5,4,2,7,6,1

In a full detailed Military funeral rite which utilizes a twenty-one person detail, of that number, what is the required number a firing squad?

7

Maria and Joe married five (5) years ago. When Joe met Maria, she had two sons from a previous marriage. Now, Maria and Joe have two (2) twin girls from their union. Altogether, their family consist of six (6) individuals, four (4) children and two (2) adults. This family unit is known as_____________________________.

Blended Family

This have brought about additional health regulations and licensure requirements.

Bureaucratization

In the Non-Liturgical Protestant Funeral Rite, this service occasionally bring together several ministers from different Christian background. In the Non-Liturgical Protestant Funeral Rite, this service occasionally bring together serval ministers from different Christian backgrounds

Ecumenical

The belief that one's own race, nation, group or culture is superior to all others.

Ethnocentrism

The modern funeral director simply must be well-versed in a multitude of disciple and additionally be prepared to serve as an _______________________.

Event Planner

A social group is considered one or more people who engage in a meaningful interaction.

False

In most cases, the veteran's organization funeral rite takes place at the funeral home.

False

In preparing remains of the deceased in the Buddhist faith, the family might wish to put rice, corn, gold, and coins into the mouth of the deceased before closing the mouth

False

It is important to share some options and clearly communicate prices and payment expectations to families when choosing a funeral rite.

False

Society places a heavy emphasis on other actions dictating the behavior to be morally binding as they relate to death is called customs.

False

The deceased women in the Amish funeral rite is dressed and casketed in a white gown and a orange cape.

False

With the decreasing popularity of cremation, and memorial services in general, it is now common to host funeral rites at peoples favorite social gathering place, restaurant, or school auditorium, to name but a few.

False

Economic systems include capitalism, solidism, mixed economy.

False Economic systems include capitalism, socialism, and mixed economy.

Every family that a funeral director serve is the same.

False Every family is different and unique in their own way. No families are the same.

The science that deals with various social groups is defined as funeral sociology.

False Funeral service sociology address specifically to the funeral and disposition of human remains of the various social groups that the funeral director will serve.

Historically all Buddhism is derived from Japan.

False Historically, all Buddhism is derived from India.

In Protestant churches, there are six distinguishing characteristics that funeral professionals should be aware of.

False In Protestant churches, there are four distinguishing characteristics that funeral professionals should be aware of.

Maslow's Hierarchy of needs includes: Safety needs, belonging, stability, esteem, interdependence, and self-actualization.

False Interdependence is not apart of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Members of Latter-day Saints come to the funeral home to dress the deceased in the temple clothing. Men commonly dress the women and women dress the men.

False Members of Latter-day Saints come to the funeral home to dress the deceased in the temple clothing. Men commonly dress the men and women dress the women.

There is no full-time professional clergy in the Latter-day Saints churches. Once a boy reaches the age of 15, he is ordained in the office of the priesthood.

False Once a boy reaches the age of 12 he is ordained in the office of the priesthood.

Social stratification is the structured ranking of entire groups of people according to rank, caste, or class that perpetuates equal economics rewards and power in a society.

False Social stratification is the structured ranking of entire groups of people according to rank, caste, or class that perpetuates unequal economics rewards and power in a society.

The three main religions of the orient is Taoism, Buddhism, and Jodo Shu.

False The three main religions of the orient is Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Veteran organization funeral rites are sectarian and are similar to the Military funeral rite.

False Veteran organization funeral rites are non-sectarian and are similar to the Military funeral rite.

F.T.C. is the acronym for

Federal Trade Commission

The process the emphasize speed and volume of production of goods.

Industrialization

In the Orthodox funeral rite, for the women's garment, what is the name of a robe with collar and sleeves?

Kittel

What is the third need of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Love

The Lutheran church began in 1517 by this individual

Martin Luther

A family government where the mother or female possesses power and the right of decisions making.

Matriarchal Family

This name comes from the work and ministry of Menno Simons, who was an Anabaptist leader and author from 1536 to 1561.

Mennonite

In the Japanese Buddhist faith, Nirvhana is known as

NOT Heaven Maybe pure land

Molly and her mother Sophia are on vacation in Florida from England. While on vacation Sophia starts to complain of chest pain. Molly decides to rush Sophia to the nearest hospital. While at the hospital, Sophia dies. Molly is not from Florida and does not know where to start. The hospital recommend a local funeral home. Molly makes funeral arrangements for her mother to be transported back home immediately. This is an example of ____________________.

Neo-local families

The family consist of the mother, father, & their unmarried children is called_________________________________.

Nuclear Family

What is the acronym for OSHA?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

A culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of sacred beliefs, emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and overt conduct presumably implementing the beliefs and feelings.

Religion

This is the first major group pf Anabaptists which formed in Zurich in 1525; origin of man groups which hold to "believer's baptism"

Swiss Brethren

Prohibited or restricted by social custom is known as_________________________.

Taboos

Members of this church does not seek medical help, including physicians and hospitals. This would be known as

The Christian Science Funeral Rite

This type of funeral rite have no clergy or ministers. The Reader or Practitioner may be the officiant of any service of the church, including the funeral service.

The Christian Science Funeral Rite

For this funeral rite, a green apron and white sash are placed over the waist. The sash is tied in a bow on the left side of the decease, and a white cap is placed on the deceased's head before the casket is closed.

The Mormon Funeral Rite

For this funeral rite, before the casket is closed, a white veil is draped on the pillow at the back of the head and placed over the face, and a ribbon is tied under the chin of the deceased.

The Mormon Funeral Rite

This church does not belong to the Protestant churches, but claim their authority was bestowed directly from God.

The Mormon Funeral Rite

A Funeral rite describe either a funeral or a memorial service.

True

Anything that communicates or carries meaning among members of a cultures are considered symbols.

True

As modern society is becoming more aware of the need for environmental conversation, the development of Green cemeteries is also an aspect of our industry we need to be aware of.

True

Christian Science is based on the teaching that God is wholly good and all-powerful, and that man is created by Him. Everything eternal, spiritual and wholly good is called reality. Whatever is unlike God injustice, sin, sickness, or grief is called unreal.

True

Cultural influence begins at birth. The traditions of the family will be a cultural influence that starts from birth to adolescent. From there, the environment becomes a big influence on behaviors.

True

Culture the totality of our shared language, knowledge, material objects, and behavior.

True

Ecclesiastical refers to the church or clergy.

True

Economics is the study of how resources are allocated among alternative uses to satisfy human wants.

True

Ethnocentrism is known as the feeling that one's culture is superior to others

True

Five (5) major sects of Buddhism in Japan to beware of is Jodo Shinshu-Nishi, Jodo Shu, Shingon Shu, Soto Shu, and Nichire Shu.

True

Flowers are permitted in the church for the Lutheran funeral rite.

True

For the funeral director, understanding the building blocks of society, especially statuses and roles, can be crucial in managing conflict or disagreement among family, friends, colleagues, or work groups.

True

Funeral consumers are increasingly going online to find a funeral home, read obituaries, and participate in virtual memorialization activities.

True

Funeral directors must be vigilant in the process of verifying authorized agents in the world of complex communication technologies, as it is becoming quite common for client families to communicate with funeral homes via alternative communication methods.

True

Funeral homes must issue a general price list to those inquiring about prices of services and merchandise offered.

True

Funeral service professionals must be prepared to gain the trust of clients, answer difficult questions about the industry and associated practices, and understand that many consumers are knowledgeable of competitive options.

True

Funeral service professionals must understand that the same factors of faith, culture, tradition, and family preference will drive funeral rite decisions for all groups of people, including same sex couples.

True

Globalization is the process of connecting countries and cultures in economic, political, and social activities.

True

In America, when a body dies, some type of funeral rite or orderly immediate disposition takes place.

True

In order to meet new educational requirements, funeral service classes are now offered on the internet.

True

In past generations, it was not unusual for the preparation of the remains to take place at the place of death which was commonly in the home of the deceased.

True

In reviewing the response to death through sociology, of the four points that can be drawn from, a funeral director must first examine and understand the social structure of the society.

True

It is important the the funeral director understands the funeral customs of the various subcultures they serve.

True

It is very important that when meeting with the family, the funeral director be responsive to the family's tangible and intangible request.

True

Kharma is centered the Hindu faith. Kharma is the belief that every action of an individual will lead to either good or bad results.

True

Learning to accept social values and activities within an individuals culture is referred to as socialization.

True

Most often the funeral rite for the Christian Science decease is held at the funeral home or the cemetery.

True

Six primary functions that families perform include reproduction, protection, socialization, regulation of sexual behavior, affection and companionship, and provision of social status.

True

Social Rules are simply norms.

True

Social rituals must include both habituated patterns of activity and be imbued with meaning that exceeds everyday activities.

True

TAO is a religion that is found in Eastern Asia.

True

The United States Government provides a number of services, both financial as well as physical, for the care and disposition of the remains of members of the Armed Forces, both active and reserve, who die while on active duty.

True

The contact person for the Fraternal Organization Royal Neighbors of America is the Oracle

True

The current trend in funeral services is to select more personalized services including catering, video tributes, and web casting, often in a celebration/party atmosphere.

True

The desire to become everything one is capable of becoming is the ultimate need of self-fulfillment.

True

The direct impact on the funeral service industry is the need to study and understand the various cultures of the people we serve in order to build rapport and trusted relationships.

True

The family government is divided into three types: Matriarchal, Patriarchal, and Egalitarian.

True

The funeral rite for Amish can be held at the funeral home, home, or church.

True

The high degree of mobility is one of the geographic factors that impact the funeral industry today.

True

The importance of funerary rituals cannot be understated. They provide survivors and the community with important moments for reflection, closure, grief work, memorializing the deceased and assurance that the community will survive beyond the loss of one member.

True

The primary responsibility of the funeral director is to be knowledgeable of various religions within his/her community and specific practices of these religions to funeral services.

True

The role of the funeral director has not been limited by only serving families, but also making sure that all requirements of the law are fulfilled by making sure that all necessary paperwork is signed and filed.

True

The shift from the deceased's home as the center of funeral activities to the funeral home has gradually grown in popularity and became a custom of the twentieth century funeralization.

True

The shift in population from rural areas to urban areas or living patterns that reflect a high density of people in a relatively bounded space is called urbanization.

True

The three processes that have brought about modernization change are bureaucratization, urbanization, and industrialization.

True

The type of government in which a business operates are monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, totalitarianism, and democracy.

True

There are a large number of common traits found in every culture mankind have developed.

True

Transportation is another area that has been significantly impacted by modern technology.

True

Ways to announce an individual's death is through newspaper, radio, word of mouth, and Facebook.

True

When a parent of a household passes away, the burden is left on the surviving spouse to take responsibility of both parents providing food & shelter. This is known as a single parent home.

True

When the body is not present at the funeral, it is known as a memorial service.

True

When the family wish to honor the life of their loved one with a funeral that suit their needs or the trends of the time is known as adaptive funeral rite.

True

When the values of one generation are in conflict with the attitudes and values of the generation preceding it, there is a discontent among family members.

True

For the deceased men who have been through the temple of the Mormon faith, the clothing consists of moccasins, shirt, socks, trousers tie, and _____________________________.

White undergarments