Funeral Arranging & Directing

Question 1

Acolyte

Answer 1

An altar attendant

Question 2

Adaptive Funeral Rite

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A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times

Question 3

Allah

Answer 3

In the Islam faith, the name of God

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Apostille

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Certification/Legalization of a document for international use (under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention)

Question 5

Archbishop

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In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese

Question 6

Aron

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Hebrew word meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood, containing no metal parts

Question 7

Bishop

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Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the LDS church, in the ward is the leader of a single church

Question 8

Bonze

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The name of the Buddhist priest

Question 9

Book of Dates

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a term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body

Question 10

Brother

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination

Question 11

Cantor

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A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith

Question 12

Cardinal

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church

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Celebrant

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The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

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Chancel

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The portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail

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Chaplain

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A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military, the chapel of an institution or a fraternal organization

Question 16

Chevrah Kadisha

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Hebrew phrase meaning “Holy Society,” a group of men or women from the synagogue who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the “washers;” in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparation for Jewish funerals

Question 17

Christian Burial Certificate/Permit/Priest Lines

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

Question 18

Columbarium

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

Question 19

Committal Service

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That portion of the funeral that is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies

Question 20

Common Carrier

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Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc.)

Question 21

Contemporary Funeral Rite

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Funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition to or as part of) the traditional ceremonies

Question 22

Cortège

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Historical reference for funeral procession

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Crypt

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A chamber in a mausoleum, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person

Question 24

Deacon

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A subordinate officer in a Christian church

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Diocese

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of Parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop

Question 26

Divine Liturgy

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Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

Question 27

Ecclesiastic

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Pertaining to the church or clergy

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Elegy

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Song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead

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Elder

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In the Jehovah’s Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service

Question 30

El Malei Rachamin

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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

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Entombment

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The placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum

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Epitaph

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A commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker

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Eucharist

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The consecrated elements of Holy Communion

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Eucharistic Minister

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Layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks

Question 35

Eulogy

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An oration praising an individual, usually after death

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Final Commendation

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

Question 37

Funeral Liturgy (Funeral Mass)

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The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

Question 38

Funeral Rites

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Any funeral event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner

Question 39

Gatha

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The first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service

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Hesped

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In the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased’s life that is part of the funeral service

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Humanist funeral

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A funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation

Question 42

Icon

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

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Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation)

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea

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IHS

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The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus

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Imam

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In the Islamic faith, the leader of the local congregation

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INRI

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An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning “Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews”

Question 47

Irrevocable Contract

Answer 47

Contract for future funeral services which cannot be terminated or canceled prior to the death of the beneficiary