Ch 16: Cemetery and Mausoleum

Question 1

Throughout history, what has been the focal point of a society’s grief, ceremony, and memorialization?

Answer 1

The cemetery

Question 2

Throughout history, what has been the place where the dead are treated with reverence?

Answer 2

The cemetery

Question 3

What is a cemetery?

Answer 3

A place dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies or cremated remains

Question 4

What is the evolution of cemeteries?

Answer 4

1. Churchyard cemeteries
2. The Garden Cemetery
3. The Memorial Park

Question 5

What is this:

• The church was the most appropriate place to bury the dead - closer to God
• The deceased’s station in life would determine their place in church (most prominent as close to the alter as possible)
• Established memorialization norms (utilized the first single slab “tomb stone”

Answer 5

Churchyard / Urban Cemetery

Question 6

What is this:

• Designed to terminate the intercity burials
• Picturesque and peaceful

Answer 6

The Garden Cemetery

Question 7

What is this:

• Designed to “quarantine” the dead from the living
• A place to celebrate life and eternal life
• No longer a morbid and unpleasant part of society

Answer 7

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 1831

Question 8

What is this:

• Eliminated upright monuments (entire cemetery or a section of it)
• Time and labor for ground maintenance was greatly reduced

Answer 8

The Memorial Park

Question 9

What’s this:

• Ensures cemetery remains as natural and simple as possible
• Use of biodegradable casket, shroud, or favorite blanket
• No expensive caskets or outer burial containers
  -Let nature take its course (no embalming)

Answer 9

Green Cemeteries

Question 10

What is Some Bodies Love Graves?

Answer 10

Sections
Blocks
Lots
Graves

Question 11

A subdivision of a cemetery containing several blocks

Answer 11

Section

Question 12

A subdivision of a cemetery containing several lots
Also made up of sections

Answer 12

Blocks

Question 13

A subdivision of a cemetery containing several graves or interment spaces
Also made up of blocks

Answer 13

Lot

Question 14

An excavation in the earth as a place for interment

Answer 14

Grave

Question 15

What is this:

• From latin “monore” which means ‘to remind’ or ‘to warn’
• Usually of stone or metal
• Erected to commemorate the life, deeds, or career of a deceased person

Answer 15

Monument

Question 16

What is this:

• A small headstone
• Usually one piece
• Used to identify individual graves

Answer 16

Markers

Question 17

A physical object that is designed for the purpose of remembering

Answer 17

Memorial

Question 18

What are examples of types of markers?

Answer 18

Temporary
Upright
Slant
Bench memorial
Flat
Bevel Top
Bronze

Question 19

Used to help families locate new burial sites until a permanent marker can be installed

Answer 19

Temporary Marker

Question 20

What type of marker / monument is this:

• Most common
• Consists of 2 pieces: tablet and base

Answer 20

Upright

Question 21

What is a tablet / die?

Answer 21

Top piece of an upright marker
Main part

Question 22

What is a base?

Answer 22

Lower or supporting part of the monument

Question 23

What type of tablet is this:

• Die is wider than tall
• Usually for 2 people

Answer 23

Horizontal tablet

Question 24

What type of tablet is it when the die is taller than its width?

Answer 24

Vertical tablet

Question 25

What type of marker is this: - Typically 16" to 18" in height - Front slanting or sloping back at an angle greater than 45 degrees but less than 90 degrees in relationship to the terrain

Answer 25

Slant Marker

Question 26

What type of marker is this: - Set with its top even with the surrounding terrain Generally 24" x 14"

Answer 26

Flat (Flush) Marker

Question 27

What type of marker is this: - Small headstone - Set above ground - Slightly slanting top

Answer 27

Bevel Top Marker

Question 28

What type of marker is this: - A flat marker cast out of bronze - Either mounted to a granite or cement base that serves as a foundation

Answer 28

Bronze Marker

Question 29

What type of marker is this: - Consists of a top piece supported by 2 standards - May be used at: parks or other suitable locations, private residences, cemeteries

Answer 29

Bench Memorial

Question 30

What are the types of memorial finishes?

Answer 30

Polished Pitched

Question 31

Which type of finish is this: - Creates a smooth surface of the tone - The surface of the stone is buffed to a glass like polish

Answer 31

Polished Finish

Question 32

Which type of polished finish is it when the front and back are smooth?

Answer 32

Polished 2

Question 33

Which type of polish finish is it when front, back, and top are smooth?

Answer 33

Polished 3

Question 34

Which type of polish finish is it when the front, back, top, and sides are smooth?

Answer 34

Polished 5

Question 35

Which type of finish is this: - Gives the stone a natural rough finish - Many of the upright memorials and bases have a pitched finish

Answer 35

Pitched Finish

Question 36

What is this: - Used to produce decorations which are similar in appearance in many ways to acid etched glass - Produces 2 dimensional designs such as lettering

Answer 36

Sand Carving

Question 37

An inscription placed on a monument to commemorate the deeds or qualities of the departed

Answer 37

Epitaph

Question 38

A monument erected to the memory of the dead (the dead human body is not present)

Answer 38

Cenotaph

Question 39

A building containing crypts or vaults for entombment An above ground structure for burial

Answer 39

Mausoleums

Question 40

What are the 4 types of mausoleums?

Answer 40

Private/Family Community Chapel Community Garden

Question 41

Which type of mausoleum is this: - Provides above ground entombment to an individual or family

Answer 41

Private / Family

Question 42

What are factors to consider about private / family mausoleums?

Answer 42

Expense Cemetery restrictions and/or regulations # of individuals to use it Style of mausoleum

Question 43

Which type of mausoleum is this: - Designed to accommodate a larger number of people - More affordable than private mausoleum Efficient use of the cemetery land

Answer 43

Community

Question 44

What type of mausoleum is this: - Indoor crypt spaces - Climate controlled - Comfy atmosphere for services

Answer 44

Chapel Community

Question 45

What type of mausoleum is this: - Outdoor crypt spaces - Includes features and benches around the mausoleum

Answer 45

Garden

Question 46

Chamber in a mausoleum Generally used to contain casketed remains

Answer 46

Crypt

Question 47

What type of crypt is this: - A grave space where 2 or more persons may be buried - Grave liners are stacked one on top of the other - First person who dies is buried in the deepest grave liner

Answer 47

Lawn Crypt

Question 48

A structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches Recesses used to hold cremated remains

Answer 48

Columbarium

Question 49

A recess or space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains

Answer 49

Niche

Question 50

What are 3 reasons for above ground entombment?

Answer 50

Clean and Dry Dislike ground burial Convenience during inclement weather

Question 51

What are 4 entombment concerns?

Answer 51

Body fluid leakage Decomposition odor Infestation Casket deterioration... overtime

Question 52

What is a casket protector?

Answer 52

A sealed unit

Question 53

What does a casket protector provide?

Answer 53

A controlled environment for the casket

Question 54

What does a casket protector allow?

Answer 54

Gases to escape, contain liquids, and control infestation