Funeral Directing Latest 2023 Graded A

Funeral Directing Latest 2023 Graded A Acknowledgment Cards Cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to deceased's family. Acolyte An alter attendant. Adaptive Funeral Rite A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times After Care A call made on the surviving relatives after the funeral service by the funeral director or an assistant. Altar An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, Ambulance An automobile properly equipped for transporting the sick or injured. Apprentice (Trainee Intern) A person registered for instruction in embalming and/or funeral directing under the supervision of an authorized licensed embalmer and/or funeral director Archbishop In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese. Archdiocese A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith. Aron Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood and contains no metal parts. Arrangement Form A printed form the funeral director uses in planning the details of a funeral service with the family or friends of the deceased. Arrangement Room A private room in the funeral home or mortuary used specifically for the funeral director and the family Arrangements Conference The meeting between the funeral director and the client's family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed. Artificial Grass An imitation of grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery to cover the earth around the grave. Autopsy (Necropsy) The examination of a remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death (post-mortem examination; necropsy). Bar Minen Hebrew term for the deceased Bereavement That event producing acute deprivation and loss due to death of one in whom emotional capital has been invested. Bier (From the old English "bear," a stretcher to convey the remains or casket.) A large structure which can not be collapsed into a smaller size and is used to hold the casket or casketed remains during a funeral ceremony Bishop In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese. Brother In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination. Burial Placing of a remains in an underground chamber; earth burial. See Interment. Burial-Transit Permit (Disposition Permit) A legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body. Cadaver A dead human body intended solely for scientific study and dissection. Calling Hours (Visiting Hours) Time at which the family and friends may view the deceased. Candelabrum A large ornamental candlestick holder with several branches, and each supporting a candle. Canopy (Cemetery Tent) A portable shelter emplo