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chancel

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the portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail

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narthex

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the entry way into a church, funeral establishment or other public building; entrance hall

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nave

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the seating or auditorium section of a church

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rubrics

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in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination

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sanctuary

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part of the church surrounding the altar, inside the chancel

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transepts

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wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services (makes a cross/the T)

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vestments

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ritual garments worn by the clergy

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archbishop

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in the roman catholic faith, head of an archdiocese

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bishop

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leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the roman catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the Mormons, they are a leader of a single congregation

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cardinal

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in the roman catholic faith, bishops who have the right to participate in a papal election

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celebrant

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person who is designs and officiates a personalized ceremony or rite; the officiant who celebrates the mass in the roman catholic church

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christian burial certificate

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a letter or form form a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a roman catholic cemetery

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christian wake *

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the prayer service for the christian wake is a service now used instead of the rosary or funeral mass. it may be held in a location other than the church

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cross

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christian symbol without the corpus

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crucifix

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a cross with a figure or image representing the body of christ (corpus)

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crucifer (crossbearer)

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one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

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diocese

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in the roman catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

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eucharist

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the consecrated elements of holy communion

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final commendation (libera)

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in the roman catholic faith, the ending portion of the funeral mass

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funeral mass

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name of the funeral service in the roman catholic church; formerly called the mass of christian burial

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genuflect

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the act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

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IHS *

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the first three greek letters of the word for jesus

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INRI *

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an abbreviated latin term meaning “jesus of nazareth, king of jews”

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mass card

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of the written request for a mass for a specific intention

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monsignor
an honorary title conferred upon a roman catholic priest
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pall
a symbolic cloth placed over the casket
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paschal candle
in the roman catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the funeral mass that signifies the everlasting light of christ
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pope
the head of the roman catholic faith and bishop of rome
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priest
a title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions
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prie dieu
a small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer
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requiem candles *
the three candles which are placed on each side of the casket. the paschal candle should replace these; however, in some areas they are still being used
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ritual of anointing (sacrament of sick)
in the roman catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity
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rosary beads
a chain of adjoining beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers
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rosary prayers
a series of prayers in the roman catholic faith
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rosary service
a service at which rosary prayers are recited
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scapular
in the roman catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck
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superior *
a position held by the woman in charge of the convent or order of nuns
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wake
historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil
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wake service (vigil)
a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral
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aron
hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts
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cantor
a religious singer who assists the clergy; one who assists the rabbi in the jewish faith; also in the eastern orthodox faith
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Chevrah Kadisha
hebrew meaning "holy society"; a group of men or women who take care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as "washers"
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hesped
a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is part of a jewish funeral
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kever *
the grave (jewish)
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kriah
hebrew term meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief; a tear in the upper corner of the garments or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors
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menorah
in the jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing 7 candles; the oldest symbol in judaism
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mogen david (star of david)
in the jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of 2 triangles
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rabbi
a teacher or ordained leader in the jewish faith
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sabbath/shabbat
the jewish sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday
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shivah
in the jewish faith, a 7 day mourning period
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sholoshim
meaning 30 in the jewish faith; 30 day mourning period
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tachrichim
a hand sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the jewish faith are dressed
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tallith
a prayer shawl worn by jewish men during the morning prayer service
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taharah
in the jewish faith, the ceremonial washing of the deceased before the burial; a ritual purification or cleansing of the body by Chevra Kaddisha
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tehilim
in the jewish faith, prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer. these prayers come from the book of psalms
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yahrzeit
in the jewish faith, the anniversary of the death
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yamaka (kippah, yarmulke)
in the jewish faith; the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services
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prayer cards
a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death
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sign of the cross
a symbolic sign of the cross, made with the right hand
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vigil lights
in the roman catholic faith, set of 2 candles that may be placed, one at the head and one at the foot of the casket, during the visitation period
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holy water
water blessed by a priest
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thurible
incense
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casket bearers
one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
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synagogues
a place of religious worship in the jewish faith; may also be referred to as a temple or shul
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temple
a building dedicated to be the house of the lord; a sacred structure on earth used for instruction by mormans
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torah
book of law, instruction, and learning
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shomer
in the jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading psalms until burial
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levayah
in the jewish faith, the funeral procession
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kaddish
in the jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service
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yizkor
in the jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year
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stake
a territorial grouping of the Mormons made up of at least ten wards
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ward
group of Mormons sharing familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics
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temple ordinances
ceremonial instruction of the Mormons, given only within a temple to worthy members of the sect
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temple clothing
garments worn by endowed members of the Mormons at the temple and for burial
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relief society
a women's group of the Mormons
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society room
a room designated for the ladies of the relief society to meet. form a funeral stand point, often the room where the casket is placed prior to the service
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icon
in the eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood
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solea
in the eastern orthodox church, the open area before the alter
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trisagion
in the eastern orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite
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parastas (parastasis)
the watch or all night vigil over the deceased in the eastern orthodox community
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deacon
a subordinate officer in a christian church
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panachida
a rubric for the eastern orthodox funeral service
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taper
wax candle lit in narthex, signifying prayers and petitions to god
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bonze
the title of a buddhist priest
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book of dates
term used in the buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services, and disposition
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gatha
the first two and last two verses of a buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service
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makura-gyo
traditionally, in the buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may be performed by the bonze just before the funeral arrangements are made
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nirvana
the buddhist idea of heavenly peace or pure land
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pagoda
the buddhist place of worship
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service of encasketing
in the buddhist faith, a service performed as part of casketing the deceased
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words of appreciation
a brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the buddhist service
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pastor
one having spiritual care over a number of people
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reverend
title used to address member of the clergy
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acolyte
an alter attendant
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alter
an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed
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kingdom hall
the worship hall for the Jehovah's witnesses
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elder
governign officer of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions; specific duties dependent upon various denominations
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mother church
oldest original church for which other like minded congregations have sprung
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reader or practitioner
in the church of christ, scientists, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures
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muslim (moslem)
the name given to a member of the islamic faith
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mohammed (muhammad)
a prophet of the islamic religion born in 571 CE; considered by muslims to be gods messenger but he is not worshipped or considered divine
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allah
in the islam faith, the name for god
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koran (quran)
the holy book of the islamic faith as revealed to mohammed by the angel Gabriel
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imam
in the islam faith, the leader of the local congregation
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jinazah
in the islam faith the funeral or funeral prayer
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al-ghusl (ghusl)
practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased muslim
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kafan
burial garments utilized by muslims
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mecca
the holiest city in the islamic faith; muslims are buried facing this city
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mosque (masjid)
local islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments

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