Funeral Directing and Communications Part 1 (DEAD Program)
euphemism
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
narthex
A porch or vestibule of a church, generally colonnaded or arcaded and preceding the nave
Tallith
A prayer shawl worn by men during the morning prayer service in the Jewish faith.
fixed multiple pricing
A price determination method whereby the casket cost is multiplied by a constant factor describes
bi-unit pricing
A pricing method that shows separately the price for the services to be rendered and the price for the casket is
Sacred Heart
A religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic faith. (representation of Jesus that focuses on his burning love for everybody)
Iconostasis
A screen or partition with doors and tiers (series of rows and levels) of icons (Holy images) that separates the bema, the raised part of the church with the altar, from the nave, the main part of the church, in Eastern Churches.
pyx
A vessel or cabinet in which the blessed sacrament is kept.
lose-lose situation
An approach to conflict resolution in which neither party achieves its goal is
Protestant
Any Western Christian who is not an adherent (someone who supports a particular party) of the Roman Catholic Faith (a member of a Christian church founded on the principles of the Reformation)
Form 90-2008
Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes
Ford 40-1330
Application for a VA Headstone or Marker:
Corpus Christi
From the Latin meaning, "the body of Christ".
Levaya
Funeral procession, in the Jewish faith.
Methodist
Grew out of the beliefs of John Wesley, focused on a person's personal relationship with God. Led by common folks and spread their message through traveling ministers (circuit writers) Protestant denomination founded by John Wesley in the 1700s
Nirvana
Heavenly peace or Pure Land, in Buddhism
Kriah
Hebrew meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief; a tear in the upper corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors.
Chevrah Kadisha
Hebrew phrase meaning "Holy Society," a group of men or women from the synagogue who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the "washers;" in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparation for Jewish funerals.
Kippah
Hebrew word for the circular head covering worn by many Jewish males (skull caps)
Monsignor
Honorary title of a Roman Catholic Priest
haptics
How touch effects the communication process. (Study of touch)
application to amend death certificate
If a mistake has been made on a Death Certificate, it may necessary to file an
insulated listening
Ignoring of undesirable information by a listener
epistle
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.
report of death
In some states the ____________ has replaced the Burial- Transit Permit for intrastate disposition
Trisagion
In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.
Jinazah
In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer.
Yizkor
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year.
El Malei Rachamin
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally "God full of compassion"; usually the last prayer of the funeral service; sometimes referred to as the Malei.
shomer
In the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial.
Tehillim
In the Jewish faith, prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer. These prayers come from the book of Psalms.
Yahrzeit
In the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death.
Taharah
In the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the deceased before the burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha.
Kever
In the Jewish faith, the grave.
Book of Psalms
In the Jewish faith, the prayers said during the Tehillim are found here
paschal candle
In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ.
Sacrament of the Sick
In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Pennance, ________________, and the Eucharist.
directly after the funeral coach
In the funeral procession, the family car should be placed
faulty assumptions
Incorrect thoughts that lead us to believe that we have heard the message before are
INRI
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
Yom Kippur
Jewish Day of Atonement- fasting and reflecting on one's sins
Malei
Jewish prayer
evaluative listening
Listening in which the goal is to judge the quality or accuracy of a speaker's remark is
Masjid
Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments; a Mosque (Muslim place of worship)
public communication
One person speaking with limited verbal feedback
1, 4, 2, 7, 3, 6, and 5
Place the following in order of preference for flag presentation: 1.) Widow or widower 2.) Parents, including adoptive, stepparents, and foster parents 3.) Uncles or aunts 4.) Children, according to age 5.) Cousins, grandparents, or close friends 6.) Nephews or nieces 7.) Brothers or sisters, including brothers or sister of the half-blood
Ghusl
Ritual cleansing of the entire body; an act of purification so that an individual can participate in prayer, attend the mosque or touch the Quran.
syntax
Sentence structure
S.S.A. 8
Social Security Administration - Application for Lump Sum Death Benefit (claimant's form) is called
jargon
Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
form S.S.A. 721
Statement of Death by Funeral Director:
Pagoda
The Buddhist place of worship
hesped
The Jewish eulogy is known as
Shloshim
The Jewish term for the 30 Day mourning period is
interment
The act of placing the dead human body in the ground.
syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. (sentence structure)
Episcopal Church
The church that grew from the demise (death) of the Anglican Church after the Revolution.
Baha'i
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.
Quran
The holy book of Islam
channel
The medium a sender selects to send the message is known as the
thurible
The receptacle (container) in which incense is burned, in the Roman Catholic faith.
nave
The seating or auditorium section of the church where the members of the congregation are seated? (Central part of the church)
semantics
The study of meaning of words and phrases in language.
Book of Common Prayer
What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church?
coroner
When a person dies at home without medical attention and has not been seen by a Doctor in more than 30 days, an Official inquiry into the cause of death is made by the
marker
Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits?
chriopractor
Which of the following individuals cannot certify the cause of death of a death certificate?
to distract
Which of the following is not a general purpose for making a speech
2, 4, and 5 only
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.) Bible
volume
Which of the following terms is synonymous with loudness?
bonz
a Chinese or Japanese Buddhist monk or priest
folkway
a loosely enforced norm involving common customs, practices, or procedures that ensure smooth social interaction and acceptance
functional pricing
a method of price quotation by which the charges are broken down into several major component parts, such as professional service, facilities, automobile, and merchandise
unit pricing
a method of price quotation in which one price includes both service and casket
sanctuary
a sacred place; any place of refuge
pitch
a tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency
vestibule
entrance
Prie Dieu
kneeling rail for prayer
informational listening
listening to learn
empathetic listening
listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
pseudolistening
pretending to listen
thematic
relating to a unifying motif (reoccurring theme, subject or idea)
Liturgical
relating to liturgy or public worship (especially Christian worship)
scapular
shoulder blade
Jargon
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
proxemics
study of personal space or the use of space
Divine Liturgy
the Mass celebrated in the Eastern Church
Nave
the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation
articulation
the clear and precise pronunciation of words
itemized pricing
the method of price quotation by which each unit of service and/or merchandise is priced separately.
entombment
the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum
rate
the speed at which a person speaks
Makura-gyo
traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may now be performed by the bonz (a Chinese or Japanese Buddhist monk or priest) just before funeral arrangements are made.
Form 21-530
veterans burial allowance (plot internment allowance included) (varies) $300 burial, $150 plot, active duty $1500
cross
A Christian symbol consisting of plain bars and no corpus is called a:
Shiva
A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world.
Mosque
A Muslim place of worship
ceremony
A baptism could best be described as a (a celebration to honor a cultural or religious event)
thematic
A complete sentence describing the central idea of a speech, usually found in the first paragraph.
icon
A holy picture, usually mosaic or painted on wood, in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
