Funeral Directing: Sample Questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Christian scientist

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Aron

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Kiss the icon

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Tomb

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Death certificate

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Eulogy

Question 8

A funeral procession is also known as a:

Answer 8

Cortege

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Honorarium

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Veteran Administration

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Inurnment

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Bar

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Pall

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Non-liturgical

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Surviving spouse or next of kin

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Elegy

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Nave

Question 18

An altar attendant is called a/an:

Answer 18

Acolyte

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Bishop of the ward

Question 20

Embalming is usually not practiced by the

Answer 20

Jewish Orthodox

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Crucifix

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Cenotaph