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God, in Islam A: Allah B: Anubis C: Dali Lama D: Ayatollah
A: Allah
Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest. A: Amish B: American Lutheran Church C: Jehovah's Witness D: Eastern Orthodox
A: Amish
A Buddhist priest is called: A: Bonze B: Ghusl C: Bishop D: Imam
A: Bonze
Which of these religions has a specific service of encasketing as part of the funeral rite? A: Buddhist B: Mennonite C: Islam D: Amish
A: Buddhist
In Roman Catholic polity, the Bishops who are elevated to the level where they participate in the selection of a new Pope, also called "Princes of the Church" are called: A: Cardinals B: Solons C: Archbishops D: Monsignors
A: Cardinals
Which religion includes the "last kiss" as part of the funeral rite? A: Greek Orthodox B: Buddhist C: every nonliturgical Protestant D: Roman Catholic
A: Greek Orthodox
Jehovah's Witnesses hold religious services at: A: Kingdom Hall B: Diocese C: Mosque D: Tabernacle
A: Kingdom Hall
Which religion requires special Temple Clothing to be worn by the deceased for burial? A: Mormon B: Jehovah's Witnesses C: Church of Scientology D: Mennonite
A: Mormon
The item which the funeral home must supply for a funeral in a Roman Catholic church is ___. A: a church truck B: rosary beads C: a casket rack D: a pall
A: a church truck
A Christian symbol consisting of plain bars and no corpus is called A: a cross B: a crucifix C: ascapular D: chi rho
A: a cross
For a male who has completed the Temple Ordinance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the clothing of the deceased will include ___. A: a green apron. B: a green cap placed on the head just before the casket is closed C: a white sash from left shoulder to left ankle D: a scapular
A: a green apron
An elevated surface where religious rituals are performed. A: altar B: iconostasis C: nave D: bier
A: altar
What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church? A: book of common prayer B: order of christian funerals C: book of psalms D: new king james bible
A: book of common prayer
What or who is a Bonze? A: buddhist priest B: expensive material used to make caskets C: the holy book of tibetan monks D: islamic worship leader
A: buddhist priest
The term for the eulogy at a Jewish funeral is ___. A: hesped B: taharah C: kaddish D: levaya
A: hesped
Leader of the local congregation, in Islam A: imam B: elder C: rabbi D: chaplain
A: imam
The entryway to a liturgical church, it is often the place where a pall may be placed on the casket is: A: narthex B: nave C: coatroom D: Paschal
A: narthex
In the Eastern Orthodox religion who is permitted to enter into the center of the iconostasis directly behind the altar? A: only ordained clergy B: baptized eastern orthodox members C: the clergy and altar servers D: the clergy and cantor
A: only ordained clergy
Mr. Johannes passes away. His family provides the funeral director with multiple religious items to be used in preparing him for burial. Among them are a Scapular, Rosary, and Chaplet. When setting up for the visitation, the funeral director should use which of the following pieces of chapel equipment? A: prie dieu B: christian cross C: icon D: menorah
A: prie dieu
Mrs. Jones passes away. Her family informs the funeral director that among her many community associations, she was a member of the local Catholic Parish and was a devoted member of the Altar and Rosary Society. When considering options to suggest to memorialize Mrs. Jones, the funeral director should consider which of the following: A: rosary service B: knights of columbus service C: tiasagion D: solea
A: rosary service
The Jewish term for a Seven Day mourning period that begins on the day of burial is A: shivah B: taharah C: sholoshim D: yahrzeit
A: shivah
The Jewish term for the 30 Day mourning period is A: sholoshim B: shiva C: taharah D: kriah
A: sholoshim
Which of these is a prayer shawl? A: tallith B: shomer C: tehillum D: kriah
A: tallith
Which of the following denominations traditionally utilize a pall during the funeral service? 1. Roman Catholic 2. Episcopal 3. Lutheran 4. Baptist 5. Free Methodist 6. Mormon A: 1 and 2 only B: 1, 2, and 3 only C: 1, 2, and 5 only D: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
B: 1, 2, and 3 only
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. A: Orthodox Jewish B: Baha'i C: Greek Orthodox D: Muslim
B: Baha'i
The leader of a local Islamic congregation is called: A: al-Ghusl B: Imam C: Qiblah D: Mahjid
B: Imam
In a funeral for a member of which of the following religions would you most likely find a Mogen David on the foot end of the casket? A: Hinduism B: Jewish C: Non- Roman Catholic D: Lutheran
B: Jewish
Clergy of liturgical Christian religions are properly referred to as: A: Rabbis B: Priests C: Imams D: ministers
B: Priests
When a number of people assemble in honor of a deceased person without the body present and with no religious portion, this is properly called: A: a memorial service B: a memorial gathering C: a nonliturgical Protestant service D: a graveside service
B: a memorial gathering
An altar attendant A: pope B: acolyte C: cantor D: priest
B: acolyte
An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death? A: immediately B: after sundown saturday C: saturday afternoon D: at noon, saturday
B: after sundown saturday
The term for the sacred cleansing and preparation of the body for an Muslim is: A: Qiblah B: al Ghusl C: Majid D: Janazah
B: al Ghusl
A traditional Jewish casket which contains no metal or animal glues is referred to as A: a state casket B: an aron C: an ossuary D: a sarcophagus
B: an aron
During a baptism the priest anoints with consecrated oil the forehead, lips, and heart of the individual being baptized. The consecrated oil is known as A: curate B: chrism C: clericus D: chancel
B: chrism
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. A: gospel B: epistle C: right D: sacristy
B: epistle
A holy picture, usually mosaic or painted on wood, in the Eastern Orthodox faith. A: prayer card B: icon C: prie dieu D: mass card
B: icon
A symbol of grief that is a tear in the upper corner of the garment or a symbolic ribbon worn by the survivors is known as ________ in the Jewish faith: A: hesped B: kriah C: levaya D: kever
B: kriah
The Jewish term for funeral cortege? A: kever B: levaya C: bar minen D: kriah
B: levaya
Another term for mosque is: A: Mecca B: masjid C: shrine D: temple
B: masjid
Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments; a Mosque. A: makura-gyo B: masjid C: prie dieu D: jinazah
B: masjid
The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called: A: chancel B: nave C: narthex D: vestibule
B: nave
In the United States most Muslims are buried in caskets. In this case, how is the body positioned? A: on the left side B: on the right side C: on the back, hands to the side D: face down
B: on the right side
The vigil held according to the Eastern Orthodox faith is called ____. A: solea B: parastas C: trisagion D: iconostasis
B: parastas
Any Western Christian who is not an adherent of the Roman Catholic Faith A: liturgical B: protestant C: denomination D: methodist
B: protestant
In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Penance, ________________, and the Eucharist. A: baptism B: sacrament of the sick C: communion D: chrism
B: sacrament of the sick
Another term for sabbath in Jewish tradition is ___. A: levaya B: shabbat C: Sunday D: yarmulke
B: shabbat
Which of these is a thirty day mourning period ? A: yahrzeit B: sholoshim C: sabbath D: shabbat
B: sholoshim
The receptacle in which incense is burned, in the Roman Catholic faith. A: vestibule B: thurible C: thurifer D: paschal candle
B: thurible
Which religion uses the Book of Dates as the guide to the proper timing of encasketing, funeral and burial? A: Lutheran B: Islam C: Buddhist D: Greek Orthodox
C: Buddhist
The term for an Islamic funeral is: A: Qur'an B: Koran C: Janazah D: Bonze
C: Janazah
The meaning of the symbol INRI is: A: consecrated bread of the Eucharist B: an honorary title conferred upon a Priest C: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews D: abbreviation for Jesus' name in Greek
C: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
Jewish mourners, depending on their degree of relationship to the deceased, repeat a prayer daily for thirty days and/or at every service for 11 months. That prayer is: A: Kever B: el Malei Rachichim C: Kaddish D: Shiva
C: Kaddish
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. A Bible A: 1 and 4 only B: 2 and 4 only C: 2 and 5 only D: 2, 4, and 5 only
D: 2, 4, and 5 only
The religion whose post-funeral weekly prayers are intended to help the deceased reach Nirvana is: A: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints B: Jehovah Witnesses C: Islam D: Buddhism
D: Buddhism
The partition that extends across the front of a Greek Orthodox church, separating the solea from the sanctuary. This partition has icons attached to it. A: Royal Doors B: Iconodiocese C: Prie Dieu D: Iconostasis
D: Iconostasis
The alternate proper way to spell Koran, the Holy Text of Islam is: A: Coran B: Kuran C: Qurane D: Qur'an
D: Qur'an
In order for a cross to be called a crucifix, it must include: A: a third crossbar at the foot end B: a scapular C: the label INRI D: a Corpus Christi
D: a Corpus Christi
A yarmulke is also known as ___. A: a tallith B: a shivah box C: a kriah D: a kippah
D: a kippah
A Roman Catholic altar attendant: A: cantor B: priest C: elder D: acolyte
D: acolyte
The term mausoleum is derived from: A: it was created by a US advertising firm in 1921 B: the word part mauso means "house" and" leum" means storage C: the first example is in the Italian city of Mauseleus, the name was copied from there D: ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial
D: ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial
A deceased female, in the Jewish faith A: bar minen B: daven C: avelim D: bat minen
D: bat minen
Which of the following is the officiant at the funeral service for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? A: rabbi B: practitioner C: reader D: bishop
D: bishop
The person who acts as the clergy for a local Mormon Church is called A: deacon B: Bonze C: elder D: bishop of the ward
D: bishop of the ward
In the Jewish faith, the prayers said during the Tehillim are found here. A: book of wisdom B: book of numbers C: king james bible D: book of psalms
D: book of psalms
The portion of a liturgical Christian church where the altar is located is called the: A: transept B: nave C: narthex D: chancel
D: chancel
The party responsible for dressing an Orthodox Jewish decedent in the burial shroud is ___. A: rabbi B: funeral director C: next of kin D: chevra kadisha
D: chevra kadisha
The term which refers to an Orthodox Jewish Memorial service or closing prayer of a funeral is ___. A: al ghusl B: levaya C: taharah D: el malei rachamin
D: el malei rachamin
In a Liturgical Church, the left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which the priest delivers the sermon is known as the _____________. A: nave B: narthex C: epistle side D: gospel side
D: gospel side
Members of the LDS Church who have Temple Endowment are dressed with a __________ apron for viewing in the casket. A: white B: red C: purple D: green
D: green
The Jewish eulogy is known as A: aron B: mogen david C: kever D: hesped
D: hesped
The prie dieu in the Roman Catholic church A: signifies the deceased has received last rites B: signifies the recitation of the rosary prayers C: is a cross with a corpus christi on it D: is a kneeling bench or rail
D: is a kneeling bench or rail
A piece of cloth affixed to a person's clothing at an Orthodox Jewish funeral. This cloth will be torn as a sign of sadness to lose a friendship. This cloth is called ___. A: kippah B: kever C: kevurah D: kriah
D: kriah
Funeral procession, in the Jewish faith A: kriah B: pagoda C: jinazah D: levaya
D: levaya
A title meaning "My Lord" in the Roman Catholic faith A: cardinal B: bishop C: archbishop D: monsignor
D: monsignor
The kneeling bench often placed alongside a casket is called: A: scapular B: icon C: bier D: prie dieu
D: prie dieu
When the remains have been prepared at the mortuary and later taken to a Presbyterian church for the funeral service, the funeral director normally provides all of the following except the: A: floral display equipment B: church truck C: ushering D: prie dieu
D: prie dieu
Mrs. Thompson passes away. She is a long-time member of the local Episcopal Church. You are unfamiliar with the specifics of the church, but you locate the Rector who informs you that Mrs. Thompson's family should be seated on the Epistle side of the church. Where does the Priest expect you to have the family seated? A: left side as the congregation looks at the altar B: right side as the priest looks at the congregation C: in the choir section D: right side as the congregation looks at the altar
D: right side as the congregation looks at the altar
A person who, according to Orthodox Jewish burial traditions, watches over a deceased body through an all night vigil is called ___. A: acolyte B: parastasis C: cantor D: shomer
D: shomer
The ceremonial washing and preparation for burial performed by the Chevra Kadisha is called ___. A: tallith B: tachrichim C: yizkor D: taharah
D: taharah
There is an article of clothing for a female member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has completed the Temple Ordinance, which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy. That item which is not mandatory in the way it is worn now is ___. A: the green bonnet on the head B: white shoes C: a red sash from right shoulder to right ankle D: the veil
D: the veil
Anniversary of death, in the Jewish faith A: tallith B: tehillim C: yom kippur D: yahrzeit
D: yahrzeit
The yearly anniversary of a person's death is observed with prayers in the Orthodox Jewish tradition. This is called ___. A: trisagion B: shiva C: yizkor D: yahrzeit
D: yahrzeit
While meeting with a family to arrange the funeral of a member of the Episcopal Church in your town, the daughter of the deceased tells the funeral director she wants to deliver the eulogy during her mother's funeral service at church. You have a good relationship with both the family, the church, and its current Rector who you know to be a very traditional person. How can you advise the daughter regarding the Episcopal Church's views on family giving eulogies? A: Tell her that eulogies are permitted, and offer to notify the Priest of the request. B: Avoid the question, but refer the family to the Church. C: Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern. D: Disparage the entire religion and tell the daughter that she is paying for a funeral, so she will get what she wants.
C: Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern
The Hebrew word which translates as "container" is Container, in Hebrew A: caskinette B: coffin C: aron D: crypt
C: aron
Liturgical denominations are _________ centered. They have a prescribed order of worship or form of worship. A: christ B: bible C: eucharist D: rosary
C: eucharist
First two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service. A: el malei rachamin B: malei C: gatha D: ghusl
C: gatha
In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial. A: in their vestments B: in a baptism robe C: in clothes selected by the order D: during the Service of Encasketing
C: in clothes selected by the order
The word "ecclesiastic" means: A: very old B: brightly colored C: involving clergy D: related to cemetery art
C: involving clergy
The burial garment in which Muslims are enshrouded is called: A: chiffan B: hasan C: kafan D: caftan
C: kafan
The holy book of the Islam faith is the A: masjid B: mosque C: koran D: jinazah
C: koran
The actual procession during an Orthodox Jewish funeral is called the ___. A: taharah B: montoya C: levayah D: kevurah
C: levayah
A gathering to honor a deceased person when the body is not present, except maybe as cremated remains, with a religious portion in the service is called: A: a wake B: memorial gathering C: memorial service D: immediate burial
C: memorial service
Honorary title of a Roman Catholic Priest A: father B: cardinal C: monsignor D: reverend
C: monsignor
Where is the Mogen David placed on an aron? A: on the foot end of the box portion of the aron B: on the head panel C: on the foot panel D: on the side of the box portion of the aron
C: on the foot panel
Signifies the everlasting light of Christ, in the Roman Catholic faith A: holy water B: crucifix C: paschal candle D: incense
C: paschal candle
An item which Roman Catholic communicants may have in their hands for burial is ______. A: scapular B: prie dieu C: rosary beads D: icon
C: rosary beads
A religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic faith. A: prayer card B: spiritual bouquet C: sacred heart D: corpus christi
C: sacred heart
A symbolic gesture made with the right hand, in the Catholic faith A: genuflect B: prie dieu C: sign of the cross D: monsignor
C: sign of the cross
The vessel, or cabinet in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept A: paten B: corporial C: tabernacle D: veil chalice
C: tabernacle
The Orthodox Jewish burial shroud is ___. A: tallith B: tzit-tzit C: tachrichim D: taharah
C: tachrichim
