Funeral Directing NBE Study Guide Flashcards
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Which religious sect. requests the use of the words “passed on” rather than “died or deceased” in the death notice or the obituary?
- Jewish Orthodox
- Christian Scientist
- Quaker
- Mormon
Christian Scientist
The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an:
- Kriah
- Shivah
- Aron
- Tallith
Aron
Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial Benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:
- Only when the funeral expense has been paid
- For the funeral of persons who die on active duty.
- When the veteran’s body will be buried in a private cemetery.
- If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.
If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid.
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
A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body.
- Tomb
- Alcove
- Abyss
- Crevice
Tomb
A decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:
- Death certificate
- Burial-transit permit
- Christian burial permit
- Embalming report form
Death Certificate
A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service.
- Eulogy
- Homily
- Sermon
- Obituary
Eulogy
A funeral procession is also known as a:
- Kriah
- Convoy
- Cortege
- Caravan
Cortege
An unsolicited gift to a clergyman.
- Tip
- Fee
- Tribute
- Honorarium
Honorarium
A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:
- National Cemetery
- Veteran Administration
- United States Post Office
- Social Security Administration
Veteran Administration
The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container.
- Interment
- Inurnment
- Entombment
- Cremans interment
Inurnment
When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:
- Lug
- Arm
- Bar
- Tip
Bar
Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.
- Pall
- Cape
- Veil
- Interment cover
Pall
A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary.
- Baptismal
- Non-liturgical
- Communal
- Eucharistic
Non-Liturgical
The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:
- Oldest brother
- Surviving spouse or next of kin
- Parent
- Oldest son
Surviving Spouse or Next of Kin
A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead.
- Eulogy
- Elegy
- Sonnet
- Creed
Elegy
The main body of the church where seating is provided.
- Assemblage
- Sanctuary
- Nave
- Narthex
Nave
An altar attendant.
- Deacon
- Acolyte
- Seneschal
- Usher
Acolyte
The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
- Priest
- Worshipful Master
- Minister
- Bishop of the ward
Bishop of the Ward
Embalming is usually not practiced by the:
- Mormons
- Liturgical Protestants
- Jewish Orthodox
- Non-Liturgical Protestants
Jewish Orthodox
A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed.
- Cross
- Prie dieu
- Crucifix
- Crucible
Crucifix
A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains.
- Epitaph
- Cenotaph
- Catacomb
- Catafalque
Cenotaph
