Religious rites

Where should the prime dieu be placed when facial restoration has been done?

"Profiles change the least; if a kneeler is to be used, place it toward the head of the casket. The person kneeling sees the profile of the deceased rather than the bilateral view"

Orthodox Jewish Traditions

- contact Rabbi - make preparations for the Chevrah Kadisha - use of Shroud or Tacharim - use of Aron - Mogen Davis placed on foot end of casket - closed casket, no viewing - earth of Israel placed in casket - no flowers - levaya - no embalming, no cremation, no service on the Sabbath - absence of lowering devise

Kafan for men

3 pieces

Karan for women

5 pieces

Tachrichim for men

7 pieces

Tachrichim for women

8 pieces

Roman Catholic Rite: entrance rite

Acolytes and priest greet the casket at the transition from the narthex to the nave Blessing of the casket/remains Palling of the casket

Islamic Traditions: service

At mosque - Mark regarding Qiblah (true direction of mecca) Men will be positioned with head at the mark of qiblah Women will be positioned with waist at the mark of qublah

Islamic Traditions: time of death

Courtesy call to Imam (not required) Eyes closed Prayers recited Deceased covered

Roman Catholic Rite: Traditional order of the Processional and Recessional

Crucifer Altar attendants (acolytes) Clergy Casketbearers Casket Family

Chevrah Kadisha

Hebrew meaning "Holy Society"; a group of men or women who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the "washers". In the past, they took care of all funeral arrangements and preparations for Jewish funerals

Aron

Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts

Kriah

Hebrew term 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

Islamic Traditions: Ghusl

Make arrangement for the washing of the decease and wrapping in the kafan Deceased will be washed an odd number of times Men wash men, Women wash women - However, family members may participate

Jewish Conservative and Reformed Traditions

May practice as much or as little of the Orthodox tradition as they wish - embalming permitted - cremation permitted - casket choice is up to family wishes - NO service on the sabbath

Roman Catholic Rite: cremation

ROMAN CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITE Traditional order of the Processional and Recessional Crucifer Altar attendants (acolytes) Clergy Casketbearers Casket Family Entrance Rite Acolytes and priest greet the casket at the transition from the narthex to the nave Blessing of the casket/remains Palling of the casket Cremation Preference to have the funeral liturgy with the uncremated body present Memorial mass to be celebrated if cremation has occurred Cremated remains should be treated with the same respect and disposition as an embalmed or unembalmed body

Parish

The local place of worship in the Roman Catholic community

Islamic Traditions: burial

Turned on right side, or facing right in casket (or head turned right) Should face Mecca

Roman Catholic Rite: visitation

Use of the prie dieu (kneeler), standing crucifix and vigil lights

Prayer cards

a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death

Rosary beads

a chain of adjoining beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers

Crucifix

a cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus)

Hesped

a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is a part of a Jewish funeral service

Tachrichim

a hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed

Christian burial certificate/permit (Priest Lines)

a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Synagogue

a place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; may also be referred to as Temple or Shu

Wake service/vigil service

a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral

Tallith

a prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service

Mohammed

a prophet of the Islamic religion born in 571 C.E.; considered by Muslims to be God's messenger but he is not worshipped or considered divine

Cantor

a religious singer who assists the clergy; one who assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; or one who assists the priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith

Cantor

a religious singer who assists the clergy; one who assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; or one who assists the priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

Panchida

a rubric for the Eastern Orthodox funeral service

Rosary prayers

a series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith

Rosary service

a service at which rosary prayers are recited

Prie Dieu (Prayer Rail, Kneeler)

a small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer

Deacon

a subordinate officer in a Christian church

Deacon

a subordinate officer in a Christian church.

Pall

a symbolic cloth placed over the casket

Sign of the cross

a symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand

Rabbi

a teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith

Priest

a title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions

Altar

an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered

Monsignor

an honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest

Kafan

burial garments utilized by Muslims

Honorarium

compensation or recognition for service performed

Royal doors

doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar: only ordained clergy go through these doors; never cross on the solea in front of the Royal Doors.

Solea

in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the altar

Icon

in the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood.

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

Imam

in the Islam faith, the leader of the local congregation

Allah

in the Islam faith, the name for God

Menorah

in the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; the oldest symbol in Judaism

Mogen David (Star of David)

in the Jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles. May be called the Jewish Star. It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people.

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

Kaddish

in the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, and children) for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for eleven months and on yahrzeits. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the Kaddish for 30 days

Shivah

in the Jewish faith, a seven (7) day mourning period

Shomer

in the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms 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 ceremonial washing the deceased before the burial; a ritual purification or cleansing of the deceased which should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha

Levaya

in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession.

Yarmulke/ Kippah/ Yamaka

in the Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services

Cardinal

in the Roman Catholic faith, Bishops who have the right to participate in a Papal election

Paschal candle

in the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ.

Diocese

in the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop

Brother

in the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained

Scapular

in the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck

Sacrament of the sick

in the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity

Nun (Sister)

in the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Vigil candles

in the Roman Catholic faith, set of two candles that may be placed, one at the head and one at the foot of the casket, during the visitation period

Final commendation

in the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass

Archbishop

in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese

Eucharistic minister

layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks

Bishop

leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the Latter-day Saints faith, Bishop of the ward is leader of a single congregation

Divine Liturgy

liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

Mosque (Masjid)

local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs or musical instruments

Sholoshim

meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; the 30-day mourning period.

Funeral liturgy (funeral mass)

name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church; formerly called the Mass of Christian Burial

Mass cards

of the written request for a Mass for a specific intention

Crucifer

one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

Last kiss

physical contact with the deceased and the Icon during the final pass by the casket

Al-Ghusl (Ghusl)

practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim

Shabbat

the Jewish Sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday

Genuflect

the act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

Eucharist

the consecrated elements of Holy Communion

Pope

the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

Mecca (Qiblah)

the holiest city in the Islamic faith; Muslims are buried facing this city

Koran (Qur'an)

the holy book of the Islamic faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel

Mass

the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church

Procession/Processional

the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of a service

Recession/Recessional

the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service

Muslim

the name given to a member of the Islamic fait

Celebrant

the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation)

the partition that extends across the front of an Eastern Orthodox Church separating the sanctuary from the solea

Islam

the religion of Muslims (Moslems) that began at the time of Mohammed; Muslims believe that Islam stands for purity, peace, submission to God's (Allah's) will, and obedience to his laws

Parastas (Parastasis)

the watch or all-night vigil over the deceased in the Eastern Orthodox community

Holy water

water blessed by a priest