Funeral Directing Flashcards by Joshua Margolis

Whenever any jewelry is found on the deceased during a residence removal, you should:

Leave the jewelry on the decesed.
Remove the jewelry and place it on the nearest table.
Check with the family about the jewelry and remove it if they so desire.
Place the jewelry in a jewelry bag and take it with you.

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What is the proper word for placing remains in a crypt in a mausoleum?

Crypting
Entombment
Interment
Inurnment

Entombment

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When 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:

Church Truck
Floral Display Equipment
Prie Dieu
Personnel

Prie Dieu

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An obituary can be best defined as:

A brief biographical sketch of a person’s life.
A death notice giving only the time, date and place of the funeral service.
One of the certificates that must be filed with the local registrar.
A letter of praise for the deceased.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the American Board of Funeral Service Education?

Grant accreditation to qualified schools and colleges teaching funeral service.
Further education in the field of funeral service.
Formulate standards for funeral service education.
Administer the National Board Exam.

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The death certificate contains all of the following except:

Age of the deceased
Cause of death
Doctor’s signature
Religious affiliation

Religious affiliation

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When a person dies at home without medical attention, an official inquiry is made by the:

Coroner
District Attorney
County Health Officer
Police

Coroner

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Who has preference to receive the burial flag for a deceased veteran?

Brother
Grandfather
Father
Mother

Father

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What is the portion of the funeral home used for displaying caskets and other funeral merchandise for sale?

Arrangement Room
Inventory Room
Preparation Room
Selection Room

Selection Room

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What is a device upon which caskets are placed one on top of the other for display?

Bier
Casket Rack
Casket Standard
Catafalque

Casket Rack

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Who is the individual that supplies statistical data concerning the deceased during the funeral arrangment conference?

Clergy
Doctor
Funeral Director
Informant

Informant

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A man who’s spouse has died is called a/an:

A widow
A widower
An executor
An executrix

A widower

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What is a crepe badge or floral design placed on the door indicating the death of an individual?

Door Badge
Door Piece
Dooer Sway
Door Veil

Door Badge

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What is the Jewish term for the anniversary of a death?

Taharah
Tehilium
Tallith
Yarhzeit

Yarhzeit

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Which of the following actions is improper regarding the U.S. flag used in a military funeral service?

Holding the flag waist high during volleys and taps.
Placing the flag on the casket with the blue field over the left shoulder of the veteran.
Lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran.
Folding and presenting the flag to the next of kin.

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What is the Jewish term for a seven day mourning period that begins on the day of burial?

Shivah
Sholoshim
Taharah
Yarhzeit

Shivah

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What is the Jewish term for the 30 day mourning period?

Kriah
Shivah
Sholoshim
Taharah

Sholoshim

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In the Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by the men at temple and funeral services is a:

Kippah
Taharah
Tallith
Tehilim

Kippah

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One who is authorized to read the lessons and scripture in a Christian Science Church is the:

Monsignor
Priest
Reader
Speaker

Reader

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What is the part of the church containing the altar in a liturgical Protestant church?

Narthex
Nave
Sanctuary
Transepts

Sanctuary

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What is the time limit for filing the V.A Application for Burial Benefits form?

One year form the date of death.
One year form the date of cremation or permanent burial.
Two years from the date of death.
Two years form the date of cremation or permanent burial.

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What is the time limit for filing the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit Payment form?

One year from the date of death.
One year from the date of cremation or burial.
Two years form the date of death.
Two years form the date of cremation or burial.

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What is the entry way into the church called?

Chancel
Narthex
Nave
Sanctuary

Narthex

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What are the stated directions in the Liturgical Protestant church regarding church practices and procedures?

Rubrics
Scapulars
Torah
Vestments

Rubrics

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What is a dignity conferred upon Roman Catholic Bishops and/or priests making them "princes of the church? Archbishop Celebrant Monsignor Cardinal

Cardinal

Who receives the flag of a deceased veteran if there is no surving spouse? Brother of the deceased Father of the deceased Mother of the deceased Child of the deceased

Child of the deceased

Where should the family car be placed in the funeral procession? Directly before the funeral coach Directly after the funeral coach Directly before the lead car Directly after the lead car

Directly after the funeral coach

The prie dieu in the Roman Catholic church signifies: The deceased has received last rites The recitation of Rosary Prayers A kneeling bench or rail A cross with a Corpus Christi

A kneeling bench or rail

Of the following, who could not be buried in a national cemetery? 1. Any active duty officer/member of the armed forces. 2. Parents of any member of the armed forces. 3. Spouse or widow of a member of the armed forces. 4. Minor children of any member of the armed forces. 1 2 3 4

The practioner is the officiant of the: 1. Roman Catholic funeral rite. 2. Orthodox Jewish funeral rite. 3. Christian Science funeral rite. 4. Presbyterian funeral rite 1 2 3 4

What is a legal document containing vital statistics, dsiposition and final medical information pertaining to the deceased? Death Certificate Burial-Transit Permit Cremation Permit Obituary

Death Certificate

The Rosary service is usually held the night before: 1. A Roman Catholic funeral rite. 2. A Pentecostal funeral rite 3. A Christian Science funeral rite. 4. A Reformed Jewish funeral rite. 1 2 3 4

What is music played before a funeral service? Processional Recessional Prelude Postlude

Prelude

What is the document that can be procured after filing the completed death certificate? Interment Permit Burial-Transit Permit Disinterment Permit First Call Permit

Burial-Transit Permit

Which of the following would lead the processional and recessional in a non-liturgical Protestant funeral service? Crucifer Officiant Funeral Director Acolyte

Officiant

Who is the head of a Roman Catholic diocese? Rabbi Priest Bishop Cantor

Bishop

Which of the following would lead a liturgical Protestant funeral procession? Crucifer Officiant Funeral Director Cantor

Crucifer

The trisagion is associated with which of the following religious funeral rites? Christian Science Roman Catholic Orthodox Methodist

Orthodox

Which of the following individuals cannot certify the cuase of death on a death certificate? Chiropractor Medical Examiner Coroner Justice of the Peace

Chiropractor

What is the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial by the Chevra Kaddisha? Taharah Tallith Tachrichim Tehilim

Taharah

The Jewish eulogy is known as: Hesped Kever Mogen David Aron

Hesped

In the funeral procession to the cemetery, the casket bearers should: 1. Proceed the funeral coach. 2. Lead the procession. 3. Follow the funeral coach. 4. Have transportation provided by the family. 1 2 3 4

The officiant of a Christian Science funeral is called the: Cantor Reader Pastor Priest

Reader

Which of the following is an example of a cash advance? Casket Outer burial container Airfare Professional Service

Airfare

What are funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment? 1. Preplanned funeral arrangements. 2. Prefunded funeral arrangements. 3. Protection of financial assets. 4. At-need funeral arrangements. 1 2 3 4

Which of the following would be a nonsectarian funeral rite? Orthodox Orthodx Jewish American Legion Christian Science

American Legion

Which of the following statements regarding the Pall is false? 1. Flowers are not permitted to be placed on the Pall. 2. It is removed at the same place where it is placed on the casket. 3. It can be placed on the casket where it is located in the church. 4. It can be placed on top of the American flag. 1 2 3 4

What is a news item announcing the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch? Death Notice Obsequies Obituary Classified Notice

Obituary

Which of the following is the officiant at a funeral srevice for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Speaker Reader Practitioner Rabbi

Speaker

What is a Roman Catholic sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of dying, to prepare their souls for eternity? Sacrament of the sick Shabbat Taharah Eucharist

Sacrament of the sick

Which of the following is restricted in casket selection due to their religious belief? Roman Catholic Greek Orthodox Orthodox Jewish Pentecostal

Orthodox Jewish

Which of the following would NOT be provided during a Catholic Rosary service? Crucifix Candles Prie Dieu Prayer Shawl

Prayer Shawl

The candle placed between the casket and the altar during a Funeral Mass is the: Sacred Candle Paschal Candle Sepulcher Candle Scapular Candle

Paschal Candle

The Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit is paid to which of the following individuals? The funeral home Minor Child Person assuming responsibilty for payment funeral services. Surviving spouse

Surviving spouse

An ecclesiastic attached to a military unit is known as: Commander Bishop Sergeant at Arms Chaplain

Chaplain

A cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress is called a/an: American Cemetery Federal Cemetery National Cemetery Congressional Cemetery

National Cemetery

When taking information about a death over the phone, the funeral director should: ``` Whisper Speak loudly Talk rapidly Have crisp and clear diction Cry ```

Have crisp and clear diction

What is the moving of a dead human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place? Transfer of remains After service call Second call Initial removal

Transfer of remains

What is an underground cemetery of rooms or galleries with recesses for burial purposes? Columbarium Crypt Mausoleum Catacombs

Catacombs

When a person dies at home without medical attention an official inquiry will be made by the: Police Attorney of the deceased States Attorney Coroner

Coroner

Which fraternal organization requires the deceased to wear a lambskin apron? ``` Elks Lodge IOOF Masonic Lodge Moose Lodge Order of the Eastern Star ```

Masonic Lodge

Which of the following could be a part of a Roman Catholic funeral? Sacred Heart Menorah Trisagion Bag of Earth

Sacred Heart

All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to: A flag Burial in Arlington National Cemetery Basic burial benefits Plot interment allowance

A flag

Eligibility for the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit is determined by: 1. How many quarters of coverage the deceased had accumulated. 2. The age of the deceased. 3. How many days the deceased had worked. 4. The income of the deceased over the last year prior to death. 1 2 3 4

Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application? Marker Basic burial benefit Plot interment allownace Flag

Marker

Which of the folloiwng requires the use of the words "passed on" rather than "died" in the obituary? Jewish Orthodox Christian Scientist Quaker Apostolic Christian

Christian Scientist

The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funral service is called a/an: Kriah Shivah Aron Tallith

Aron

Under what condition can a Veteran's Burial Benefit be paid directly to the funeral home? 1. Only when funeral expenses have been paid. 2. For the funeral of persons who died on active duty. 3. When the veteran's body will be buried in a private cemetery. 4. If a funeral home can demonstrate that the veteran's funeral bill is unpaid. 1 2 3 4

At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and: Shake hands with the priest Place a flower on the casket Kiss the icon Place rosary beads in the casket

Kiss the icon

What is a general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead body? Tomb Alcove Abyss Crevice

Tomb

Which of the following documents requires the deceased's social security number? Death Certificate Burial-Transit Permit Permit for Christian Burial Embalming Report

Death Certificate

What is a speech about the character of a deceased person at a funeral service? Eulogy Homily Sermon Elegy

Eulogy

A funeral procession is also known as a: ``` Kriah Convoy Cortege Caravan Funeral Lineup ```

Cortege

What is an unsolicited gift to a clergyman for offciating a funeral service? Tip Fee Tribute Honorarium

Honorarium

A veteran's grave maker is obtained through the: National Cemetery VA USPS Social Security Administration

What is the proper term for placing cremains into a final container? Interment Inurnment Entombment Internment

Inurnment

When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp what portion of the handle? ``` Lug Arm Bar Tip Grill ```

Bar

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an: ``` Pall Cape Veil Interment Cover Prie Dieu ```

Pall

A protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called: Evangelical Communal Liturgical Non-Liturgical

Non-Liturgical

The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the: Oldest brother Surving spouse Father of the deceased Oldest son of the deceased

Surving spouse

What is a mournful poem or song of lamentation for the deceased? Creed Elegy Eulogy Sonnet

Elegy

What is the main body of the church? Altar Cove Narthex Nave

Nave

An altar attendant is called a/an: Deacon Acolyte Seneschal Usher

Acolyte

What is a cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed on it? Cross Crucible Crucifix Prie Dieu

Crucifix

Which of the following would NOT be consistent with a Christian Science service? A church funeral A reader officiating A Bible Music

A church funeral

What is a monument erected to the memory of the dead but containes no remains? Epitaph Cenotaph Catacomb Catafalque

Cenotaph

Which fraternal organization has a service during visitation in which a bell is struck eleven times indicating the closeness of the midnight hour? Elks Masonic Moose Eastern Star

Elks

Which of the following will most likely want you to get them a handful of dirt so that they may sprinkle the dirt on top of the casket during the committal service? ``` Episcopal Priest Lutheran Minister Pentecostal Preacher You Answered Roman Catholic Priest ```

Episcopal Priest

How fast should you drive when leading a funeral procession? As fast as you can 5-10 mph over the posted speed limit 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit Always between 20 and 30 mph

5-10 mph under the posted speed limit

With which of the following would you NOT use a casket pall? Baptist Funeral Service Episcopal Funeral Mass Lutheran Funeral Service Roman Catholic Mass of the Resurrection

Baptist Funeral Service