Directing Flashcards
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funerals adjusted to the needs and wants of the family
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adaptive funeral rite
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reduction of body through water-based dissolution process using alkaline chemicals, heat, agitation, and pressure; a final disposition
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alkaline hydrolysis
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certification/ legalization of a document for international use (1961 Hague convention)
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apostille
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a legal document issued by gov’t agency, authorizing transportation/ disposition of dead body
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burial- transit permit
(disposition permit)
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a letter/ form from a priest stating the eligibly of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic cemetery
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Christian Burial Certificate (Priest Lines)
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christian symbol w/o corpus ( dead jesus)
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cross
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cross w/ corpus
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crucifix
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a chamber in a mausoleum used to contain CASKETED remain
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crypt
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procedures/inviation intended to facilitate an organized departure
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dismissal
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song/ poem expressing sorrow/ lamentation for the dead
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elegy
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placing remains in crypt
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entombment
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a commemorative inscription on a tomb/marker
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epitaph
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oration praising an individual usually after death
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eulogy
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the act of bending the right know as an indication of reverence
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genuflect
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compensation for services performed
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honorarium
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funeral rite that is essence devoid of religious connotation
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humanist funeral
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contract that cannot be terminated/ canceled prior to death of beneficiary
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irrevocable contract
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a small bench placed in front of casket/urn to kneel for prayer
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kneeler
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has only flush to ground type markers
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memorial park
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temporary storage of bodies
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receiving
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in charge of cemetery; caretaker of church
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sexton
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an altar attendant
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acolyed
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practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim
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al-ghusl (Ghusl)
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name for God in Islam faith
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Allah
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Hebrew meaning for container; casket made entirely of wood
Aron
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leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; head of a diocese in the Roman Catholic faith
Bishop
27
leader of a single congregation in the Latter-day Saints faith
Bishop
28
title of Buddhist priest
Bonze
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a calendar in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services and disposition
Book of Dates
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a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained in the Roman Catholic faith
Brother
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relating to social or religious organization
Brotherhood
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Bishops who have the right to participate in a Papal election in the Roman Catholic faith
Cardinal
33
the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church
Celebrant
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portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail
Chancel
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Hebrew meaning "Holy Society"; may be referred to by laymen as the "washers"
Chevrah Kadish
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a subordinate officer in a Christian church
Deacon
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a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop in the Roman Catholic faith
Diocese
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liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches
Divine Liturgy
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pertaining to the church or clergy
ecclesiastic
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song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead
elegy
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governing officer of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions
elder
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in the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally "God full of compassion"
El Malei Rachamin
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a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker
epitaph
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the consecrated elements of Holy Communion
Eucharist
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layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks
Eucharistic Minister
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an oration praising an individual
Eulogy
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the ending portion of the Funeral Mass in the Roman Catholic faith
Final Commendation
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a private time for the family to view the deceased before public visitation begins
First viewing (Preview)
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the entry way into a church, funeral establishment or other public building; entrance hall
Foyer (Narthex, Vestibule)
50
relating to a social organization
fraternal
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any funeral event performed
funeral rites
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the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service
Gatha
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gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided
gratuity
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a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is part of a Jewish funeral service
Hesped
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water blessed by a priest
Holy Water
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friends of the family/ members of an organization who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased; they do not carry the casket
honorary casketbearers
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in the eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood
Icon
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the partition that extends across the front of an Eastern orthodox church separating the sanctuary from the solea
Iconostasis
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the leader of the local congregation in the Isalm faith
Imam
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one who supplies vital statistic information about the deceased
informant
61
to bury in the ground
inter
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the religion of Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed
Islam
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in Islam faith, the funeral/prayer
Jinazah
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in the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service
Kaddish
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burial garments utilized by Muslims
Kafan
66
the worship facility for Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
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in Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services
Kippah (Yamaka, Yarmulke)
68
the holy book of the Islamic faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel
Koran (Quran)
69
Hebrew term meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief
Kirah
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physical contact with the deceased and the Icon during the final pass by the casket
Last kiss
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in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession
Levaya
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a prescribed order of form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element
Liturgical ( Eucharist Centered)
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traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may now be performed by the bonze just before funeral arrangements are made
Makura-gyo
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the mode of death, such as accident, homicide, natural, suicide or unknown
Manner of death
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local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs or musical instruments
Masjid
(Mosque)
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the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church
Mass
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a written request for a Mass for a specific intention
Mass carda
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building containing crypts or vaults for entombment
Mausoleum
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holiest city in the Islamic faith; Muslims are buried facing this city
Mecca
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a forensically trained physician who investigates questionable or unattended deaths
Medical Examiner
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a cemetery, or section of a cemetery, with only flush to the ground type markers
Memorial park
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in the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; the oldest symbol in Judaism
Menorah
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symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people; a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles
Mogen David (Star of David)
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a prophet of the Islamic religion born in 571 C.E.; considered by Muslims to be God's messenger but he is not worshipped of considered dividne
Mohammed (Muhammad)
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an honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest
Monsignor
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the name given to a member of the Islamic faith
Moslem (Muslim)
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the seating of auditorium section of a church
Nave
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the Buddhist idea of a heavenly peace of Pure Land
Nirvhana
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a form of worship which has the scriptures as its central element; order of worship service is left to the discretion of each minister
Non-liturgical (scripture centered)
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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
Nun (Sister)
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one who conducts or leads a service or ceremony
Officiant
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the Buddhist place of worship
Pagoda
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a symbolic cloth placed over the casket
Pall
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a rubric for the Eastern Orthodox funeral services
Panchida
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the watch (all night vigil) over the deceased in teh Eastern Orthodox communtiy
Parastas (Parastasis)
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int the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ
Paschal Candle
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one having spiritual care over a number of people
Pastor
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an arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set aside, the income form which is used to maintain the cemetery indefinitely
Perpetual care
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head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome
Pop
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a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse
Prayer card
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a title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions
Priest
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a teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith
Rabbi
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in the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures
Reader
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a structure designed for the temporary storage of bodies not to be immediately interred
Receiving vault
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the movements, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service
Recession
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a series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith
Rosary prayers
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doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar, in which only ordained clergy go through
Royal Doors
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in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination
Rubrics
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in the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity
Sacrament of the Sick
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the part of the church surrounding the altar, inside the chancel
Sanctuary
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in the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck
Scapular
112
the largest subdivison of a cemetery
Section
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in the Buddhist faith, a service performed as a part of casketing the deceased
Service of Encasketing
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the Jewish Sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday
Shabbat
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in the Jewish faith, a seven day mourning period
Shivah
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a 30 day mourning period in the Jewish faith
Sholoshim
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in the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial
Shomer
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a cloth/garment in which a dead person is wrapped for buraol
Shroud
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a symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand
Sign of the cross
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a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirements, survivors and disability; includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare
Social Security Administration
121
in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area ( sometimes raised) before the altar
Solea
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a place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; may be referred to as Temple or Shul
Synagogue
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a hand- sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed
Tachrichim
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a prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service
Tallith
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prayers that come from the book of Psalms and said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer in the Jewish faith
Tehillim
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garments worn by endowed members of the Latter-day Saints at the Temple for burial
Temple clothing
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ceremonial instructions of the Latter-day Saints Church, given only withing a Temple to worthy members of the sect
Temple Ordinances
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a receptacle from cremated remains usually made of cardboard or plastic until other permanent container is acquired
Temporary container
129
agreements which involve the funeral practitioner/ establishment because the family being served has contracted with someone else for services or merchandise also available from the funeral establishment
Third party contracts
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a general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dad human body
tomb
131
wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services
Transepts
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in the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite
Trisagion
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account established by one individual to held for the benefit of another individual
Trust Account
134
permanent container for cremated remains meant for decorative or inurnment purposes
urn
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ritual garments worn by the clergy
vestments
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a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral
Vigil (wake service)
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set of two candles that are placed, one at the head and the other at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the Roman Catholic faith
Vigil lights
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data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death
Vital statistics
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historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil
Wake
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group of Latter-day Saints members sharing familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics
Warda
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brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service
Words of Appreciation
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in the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death
Yahrzeit
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in the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year
Yizkor
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The “Reader” is the officiant of the
Christian Science funeral rite
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Which of these types of documents may be required from Medical Examiner or Justice of the Peace or Coroner
Cremation Permit
146
Goods which are owned by the seller and are physically in existence at the time of the contract are known as
existing goods
147
The consideration of an insurance policy is
a premium
148
Which of these charges may legally be shown on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected in addition to the package called Direct Burial?
newspaper notices
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A philosophy that focuses on the worship of a god or gods is called
a theistic philosophy
150
The election to void a contract is called
disaffirmation
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The observation of ways that touch affects the communication process is called:
Haptics
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A deceased female, in the Jewish faith
Bat Minen
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Which hazard is not represented by the Health Hazard pictogram
Acute Toxin (Severe)
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What type of hazard can be represented by the Exclamation Mark Pictogram
Irritant
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Caskets prepared for burial at sea must have
a total of 20, 2 inch holes drilled in them.
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The banding requirement for caskets for intact burial at sea (at least ¾ inch bands)
6
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The medium which the sender selects to send a message is known as the:
channel
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How many holes must be drilled into a casket to prepare it for burial at sea
20 holes, 2 inch diameter
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What information should the person who releases a body from an institution request from the person representing the funeral home before allowing the removal to proceed?
proper identification
160
Bailment in which the bailee does not receive any compensation is
gratuitous bailment
161
In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Penance, ________________, and the Eucharist.
Sacrament of the Sick
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The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called:
Nave
