Which religious sect requests the use of the words “passed on” rather than “died or deceased” in the death notice of the obituary?
Christian scientist
The casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a/an:
Aron
Under this condition a Veteran’s Burial benefit can be paid directly to the funeral home:
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:
Kiss the icon
A general term designating a place suitable for the reception of a dead human body is a/an:
Tomb
The decedent’s social security number is required to be entered on a/an:
Death certificate
A speech about the character of a deceased person at the funeral service is known as a/an:
Eulogy
A funeral procession is also known as a:
Cortege
An unsolicited gift to a clergyman is called a/an:
Honorarium
A veteran’s grave marker can be obtained by making application to the:
Veteran Administration
The proper terminology for the placing of cremated remains into a final container is:
Inurnment
When placing the casket on the lowering device, the casket bearers should grasp this portion of the handle:
Bar
Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is a/an:
Pall
A Protestant church designed so that the pulpit is centered in the sanctuary is called:
Non-liturgical
The United States flag that accompanies the body of a deceased military person should be presented to the:
Surviving spouse or next of kin
A mournful poem or song of lamentation for the dead is a/an:
Elegy
The main body of the church where seating is provided is the:
Nave
An altar attendant is called a/an:
Acolyte
The person who presides at the funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the:
Bishop of the ward
Embalming is usually not practiced by the
Jewish Orthodox
A cross with the image of the body of Christ superimposed is a:
Crucifix
A monument which is erected to the memory of the dead, but containing no remains is a/an:
Cenotaph