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1
Q

Which religious sect requests the use of the words “passed on” rather than “died or deceased” in the death notice of the obituary?

A

Christian scientist

2
Q

The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an:

A

Aron

3
Q

Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:

A

If a funeral home can demonstrate that a veteran’s funeral bill is unpaid

4
Q

At the conclusion of a Greek Orthodox funeral service, the congregation will pass by the casket and:

A

Kiss the icon

5
Q

A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body is a/an:

A

Tomb

6
Q

The decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:

A

Death certificate

7
Q

A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service is known as a/an:

A

Eulogy

8
Q

A funeral procession is also known as a:

A

Cortege

9
Q

An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an:

A

Honorarium

10
Q

A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:

A

Veteran Administration

11
Q

The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container is:

A

Inurnment

12
Q

When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:

A

Bar

13
Q

Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an:

A

Pall

14
Q

A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called:

A

Non-liturgical

15
Q

The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:

A

Surviving spouse or next of kin

16
Q

A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an:

A

Elegy

17
Q

The main body of the church where seating is provided is the:

A

Nave

18
Q

An altar attendant is called a/an:

A

Acolyte

19
Q

The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the:

A

Bishop of the ward

20
Q

Embalming is usually not practiced by the

A

Jewish Orthodox

21
Q

A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a:

A

Crucifix

22
Q

A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains is a/an:

A

Cenotaph

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