Funeral Directing/ 296 Quizzes & Correct Ans.
Archbishop - Answer: In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese.
Archdiocese - Answer: A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith.
Aron - Answer: Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood and con...
Archbishop - Answer: In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese.
Archdiocese - Answer: A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic
Faith.
Aron - Answer: Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood and
contains no metal parts.
Arrangement Form - Answer: A printed form the funeral director uses in planning
the details of a funeral service with the family or friends of the deceased.
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,Arrangement Room - Answer: A private room in the funeral home or mortuary
used specifically for the funeral director and the family
Arrangements Conference - Answer: The meeting between the funeral director
and the client's family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed.
Artificial Grass - Answer: An imitation of grass made in mat form and used at the
cemetery to cover the earth around the grave.
Autopsy (Necropsy) - Answer: The examination of a remains for the purpose of
ascertaining the cause of death (post-mortem examination; necropsy).
Bar Minen - Answer: Hebrew term for the deceased
Bereavement - Answer: That event producing acute deprivation and loss due to
death of one in whom emotional capital has been invested.
Bier - Answer: (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
Acknowledgment Cards - Answer: Cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness
shown to deceased's family.
Acolyte - Answer: An ,k attendant.
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,Adaptive Funeral Rite - Answer: 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 - Answer: A call made on the surviving relatives after the funeral
service by the funeral director or an assistant.
Altar - Answer: An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at
which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith,
Ambulance - Answer: An automobile properly equipped for transporting the sick
or injured.
Apprentice (Trainee Intern) - Answer: A person registered for instruction in
embalming and/or funeral directing under the supervision of an authorized
licensed embalmer and/or funeral director
Bishop - Answer: In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese.
Brother - Answer: In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a
religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.
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, Burial - Answer: Placing of a remains in an underground chamber; earth burial.
See Interment.
Burial-Transit Permit (Disposition Permit) - Answer: A legal document, issued by a
governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead
human body.
Cadaver - Answer: A dead human body intended solely for scientific study and
dissection.
Calling Hours (Visiting Hours) - Answer: Time at which the family and friends may
view the deceased.
Candelabrum - Answer: A large ornamental candlestick holder with several
branches, and each supporting a candle.
Canopy (Cemetery Tent) - Answer: A portable shelter employed to cover the grave
area during the committal.
Cantor - Answer: A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the
Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
Cardinal - Answer: In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops
making them Princes of the Church.
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