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Funeral Directing and Funeral Service Management-Qs & As
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Funeral Directing and Funeral ServiceManagement-Qs & As
top body molding flange Correct Ans-the horizontal portion of the top body molding (body
ledge) where the gasket is placed on gasketed protective caskets
top seal Correct Ans-in burial vaults, a method of sealing that utilizes and epoxy compound
in conjunction with a tongue in groove closure at the top of the vault
total quality management Correct Ans-the efforts of all members of an organization directed
to ensure that quality in the production of goods and services is achieved
transfer container Correct Ans-an outer enclosure utilized for the protection of casketed
remains during transportation
transfer of remains Correct Ans-the moving of the dead human body from the place of death
to the funeral home or other designated place
transfer vehicle Correct Ans-the automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed
dead human body form the place of death to the mortuary
,tufted Correct Ans-a style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a
lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised
puffs, carriage and buscuit are the two most common types used in caskets
twill weave Correct Ans-a textile weave in which threads are crossed over one another to
give an appearance of diagonal lines
unfinished wood box Correct Ans-an unornamented casket made of wood which does not
have a fixed interior lining
unit pricing Correct Ans-a method of price quotation which creates one total price package
for both service and merchandise
urn Correct Ans-a container for cremated remains; a vase with foot or pedestal
urnside Correct Ans-a casket design which displays a body panel with the shape of an urn
vault Correct Ans-an outer enclosure which offers protection from the earth load as well as
possessing sealing qualities
velvet Correct Ans-a fabric of silk, cotton, and possibly rayon, with a nap
,vertical side square Correct Ans-state casket. a casket body style with the body sides at a 90
degree angle from the bottom
veteran Correct Ans-one who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces
and who is no longer an active member of the armed forces
veterans administration Correct Ans-a federal agency that administers benefits provided by
law for veterans of the armed forces
vigil lights Correct Ans-in the roman catholic faith, set of two candles that may be placed,
one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during the visitation period
vigil Correct Ans-in the roman catholic faith, a prayer service usually held prior to the funeral
mass
visitation Correct Ans-time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased
prior to the funeral service
vital statistics Correct Ans-the collection, tabulation, and interpretation of data concerning
birth, marriage, divorce, sickness, and death
wake Correct Ans-historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil
, wake service Correct Ans-in the roman catholic faith, a prayer or scripture service usually
held at the funeral home the evening before the funeral mass
wood veneer Correct Ans-created by gluing a thin layer of wood of superior value or
excellent grain to an inferior wood
wood wool Correct Ans-wood shavings
wrought bronze Correct Ans-bronze metal rolled into sheets
wrought copper Correct Ans-copper metal rolled into sheets
ziegler case Correct Ans-a gasket-sealed container which can be used as an insert into a
casket, or as a casket
acknowledgment cards Correct Ans-cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness shown
to a deceased's family
acolyte Correct Ans-an altar attendent
advertising Correct Ans-the art of making the public aware of the services or commodities
that a business has for sale
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