Questions and
correct Answers A+ GRADE
In the Islamic faith, if the deceased is placed on his/her back in the
casket, then the casket is buried with the deceased head turned to the... -
ANSWER -East
The all night vigil in the Orthodox Church is referred to as... -
ANSWER -Parastasis
The ceremonial washing ceremony in the Jewish funeral rite is called -
ANSWER -Taharah
The Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests and Deacons are all
common to which religious tradition? - ANSWER -Roman Catholic
The proportion of sickness in a locality - ANSWER -Morbidity Rate
The use of the green apron for one who has been through the temple is
part of which religious traditions? - ANSWER -Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
The prayer shawl worn by jewish men is called - ANSWER -Tallis
The form of conducting a ceremony; a ceremony or body of
ceremonies; a procedure repeated customarily or automatically -
ANSWER -Ritual
The use of the prie dieu and vigil candles is part of which religious
tradition? - ANSWER -Roman Catholic
Upon arrival at the place of transfer, you discover that the deceased is
, severely decomposed. Before handling the deceased the funeral home
staff should use what items first? - ANSWER -Protective Gear
A forensically trained physician who can both pronounce and certify the
death of an individual. - ANSWER -Medical Examiner
T/F In a situation where you are handling an unattended death and the
distance from the medical examiner's office constitutes an excessive
burden on the funeral home staff, the funeral director may contact any
doctor to sign the death certificate? - ANSWER -False
T/F the funeral home must have permission to embalm. - ANSWER
True
T/F One purpose of an 'inspection' is to allow the client family time to
critique the dressing and casketing provided by the funeral director. -
ANSWER -True
Most of the first calls come to the funeral home by way of - ANSWER -Telephone
T/F A client family may obtain funeral merchandise from a third party
seller - ANSWER -True
The person who conducts the funeral service is known as the... -
ANSWER -Officiant
The affirmation of the faith of the deceased or the client family defines
what purpose of the funeral? - ANSWER -Religious
If the deceased has no other living relatives, the funeral is arranged by
the... - ANSWER -Informant
A face to face meeting with members of the family or those in charge of
the funeral planning whereby the funeral is planned. Vital statistics are
recorded, and funeral goods and services are sold. - ANSWER
Arrangments Conference
You ask for permission to embalm and the family says yes. Their
clergyman is present and asks about casket prices. As you ANSWER his
question, other family members ask about alternatives to earth burial.