Funeral Management quiz
The Social Security lump-sum death benefit is:
$255
If the death of a veteran did not occur in a VA hospital or VA Facility, then the burial/funeral allowance would be?
$300
If the death of a veteran occurred while he or she was in a VA hospital, the burial/funeralf allowance would be:
$700
The VA plot allowance for burial NOT in a National Cemetery is:
$700.00
How many people are utilized in the funeral detail for a Military Funeral?
21
The application for federal VA benefits is form number:
21-530
On an open half couch casket, how should the flag should be arranged?
3 layers with 10 inch folds
During the procession to the grave, the Rabbi stops the casket bearers ________times to pray?
7
"Prie Dieu" is a term meaning:
A kneeling rail
Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic faith is known as:
A protestant
Term meaning a coffin or casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts.
Aron
During a Military Funeral, the procession to the cemetery is lead by the:
Band
When used, the Star of David should be placed;
Behind the casket
The head of the Roman Catholic diocese is a:
Bishop
The person who leads the congregational responsorial hymns and psalms:
Cantor
The Christian Burial Permit is issued by the:
Catholic Church
The place about the altar of a church that encloses the clergy and other officials is the: Chapel
Chancel
During a Veteran's Funeral, the procession to the grave is lead by the:
Chaplin
The Hebrew term meaning "Burial Society". Often refered to as "Washers":
Chevrah Ka disha
Who leads the processional and recessional of a non-liturgical protestant funeral service?
Clergyman
That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition is called the _____________________
Committal Service
The term for the service that is held at the cemetery which consists of a Psalm, scripture reading, invocations and prayer of reunion of the deceased...
Committal Service
A Social Security number has 8 digits.
False
All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to federal VA benefits upon death.
False
Asperges is a term meaning consecrated or blessed water:
False
During the first call, it is important to get the decedents social security number.
False
During the funeral, the director would seat the family in the narthex of the church.
False
In the liturgical church, the procession into church is led by the Officiant.
False
In the liturgical protestant church, the gospel side is on the right side as you face the altar.
False
Non-Liturgical churches are built in the shape of a cross.
False
Non-liturgical churches are always built in the shape of a cross.
False
Tachrichim is the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial and serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body.
False
The Catholic Church prohibits cremation
False
The Government marker or headstone are attained from the local Veterans Affairs Office.
False
The Social Security lump some death benefit is $250.00.
False
The entitlement for a service connected death is $2,500.00.
False
The funeral procession is referred to as the corsage.
False
The priest leads both the processional and the recessional of the Roman Catholic funeral mass.
False
The right side of the church from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed is called the Gospel side
False
The tabernacle is the focal point of the service, the receptacle of the Torah.
False
The term "Liturgical" means scripture centered.
False
The time limit for applying for federal VA benefits is two years from the date of death.
False
The time limit for applying for social security benefits is two years from the date of disposition.
False
Veterans of peacetime are not eligible for a Government Headstone or Marker at no charge.
False
When the flag covers the casket for a military funeral, the blue field will be at the head and cover the right shoulder of the deceased.
False
Which of the following would NOT be used during the funeral service of an Orthodox Jew:
Flowers
The lectern located on the left side as the congregation faces the altar is designated as the:
Gospel side
The preaching the word of God by the clergy is called a:
Homily
The abbreviation for the hebrew term meaning"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews".
INRI
Which of the following is NOT a piece of Catholic equipment that would be present at a visitation.
Iconostaisis
The Jewish term meanig "grave":
Kever
During the funeral Mass, how should the casket be placed in front of the altar?
Laypersons and nuns should be placed feet toward the altar, priests should be placed head toward the altar.
The Jewish term for funeral cortege:
Leyava
The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church
Mass
An honorary title conferred upon Roman Catholic priests is:
Monsignor
The entry way into the church proper is called the:
Narthex
The main body of the church where seating is provided is called the:
Nave
A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called:
Non-Liturgical
A person who served in the military from September, 1947 to May 1950 served during....
None of the Above
Embalming is not practiced by the:
Orthodox Jew
A symbolic cloth covering the casket signifying that in the eyes of God all people are equal.
Pall
In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ:
Paschal Candel
The head of the Roman Catholic Church:
Pope
One who is ordained to carry out the works of the Catholic Church.
Priest
The term for the ordained leader in the Jewish faith.
Rabbi
The term for a form of liturgy regulated by tradition and law.
Rite
A room adjacent to the chancel in which liturgical vessels, utensils and vestments are kept, and where the clergy vest.
Sacristy
Seven days of mourning following burial is called:
Shiva
A thirty (30) day mourning period during which the mourners abstain from all festivities or amusement following the death of a relative:
Sholoshim
The "watcher" or sitter who remains with the body until burial is called:
Shomer
The term for the Orthodox Jewish religious building.
Synagougye
A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed:
Tachrichim
The ceremony of washing the deceased before the burial is called:
Taharah
For a Knights of Columbus service, the funeral director would contact:
The Grand Knight
A person serving from August, 1951 until June, 1953 served during:
The Korean Conflict
According to EPA requirements, the burial at sea of non-cremated remains should occur at least _____ nautical miles away from land.
Three
According to the text, how many times should the mourners wash their hands upon leaving the graveside?
Three
The book of Law, instruction and learning in the Jewish faith is called the __________
Torah
All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to a VA Headstone/Marker.
True
Family floral tributes should be placed close to the casket if it is at all possible.
True
If a person dies in October, you (the family) must return the Social Security benefit paid in November.
True
In a truly liturgical church, the pulpit is located on the gospel side.
True
In the Orthodox Jewish faith, burial cannot occur from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
True
It is important to get the name of the next of kin when receiving a death call over the telephone.
True
The Assembly of God Church is an example of a Non-Liturgical Protestant Church.
True
The Episcopal church is an example of a Liturgical Protestant Church.
True
The Menorah is the oldest symbol in Judaism.
True
The Methodist church is an example of a non-liturgical protestant church.
True
The Protestant Church prohibits cremation.
True
The form of worship where the Eucharist is the central element is called "Liturgical
True
The funeral director is responsible for filing the death certificate.
True
Prior to making a removal you should check the deceased for dentures
Trye
The term for a person who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces and is no longer an active member of the armed forces?
Veteran
The funeral director would contact the _________________ to coordinate services with the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Worthy President
The term meaning the anniversary of the death:
Yarhzeit
The wake service is usually held in the funeral home the evening before the funeral mass.
Yes
A crucifer in the Roman Catholic church is:
a person who carries the crucifix in an ecclesiastcal procession.
Which of the following describes the protocol for a Military funeral following the committal prayers/service:
gun salute - taps - folding of the flag
The focal point of the strict liturgical church is:
the Cross
Time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased is called:
the Visitation
