NATIONAL BOARD
EXAM (NBE) -
FUNERAL
SERVICE ARTS
PREP (GLOSSARY
& SAMPLE
QUESTIONS) AND
ANSWERS 2025
,Acolyte - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, these individuals assist in the
performance of liturgical rites, such as preparing wine and water during mass.
1. Epistle
2. Acolyte
3. Deacon
3. Apositlle
Adaptive Funeral Rite - ANSWERA 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:
1. Humanistic
2. Traditional
3. Adaptive
4. Non-Traditional
Allah - ANSWERIn the the Islam faith, the name of God
Altar - ANSWERAn elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at
which religious rites are performed; in the christian faith, a table on which the eucharist
or holy communion is offered
Alternative Container - ANSWERAn unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle
or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the
encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed wood,
composition materials (with or without an outside cover) or like materials.
1. Casket
2. Air Tray
3. Cremation Casket
4. Alternative Container
Apostille - ANSWERCertification or legalization of a document for international use
(under terms of the 1961 Hauge Convention)
Archbishop - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an Archdiocese:
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
,Aron - ANSWERHebrew word meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood,
containing no metal parts
Arrangements Conference - ANSWERThe meeting between the funeral director and the
client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed:
1. Arrangements Conference
2. First Call
3. Aftercare
4. Funeral Service
At-Need Counseling - ANSWERCounseling with the family as they select the services
and items of merchandise in completing arrangements for the funeral service of their
choice when a death has occurred
Bishop - ANSWERLeader of multiple churches in a particular denomination
Roman Catholic faith, the head of a Diocese
LDS faith, this person would be considered a leader of a single church
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Bonze - ANSWERThe name of the Buddhist priest
Book of Dates - ANSWERA term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that
is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body
Brother - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious
order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.
1. Brother
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Brotherhood - ANSWERRelating to a social organization:
1. Congregation
2. Brotherhood
3. Corporation
4. Order
, Burial Transit Permit - ANSWERA legal document issued by a governmental agency
authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body.
1. Report of Death
2. Death Certificate
3. Cremation Permit
4. Burial Transit Permit
Cantor - ANSWERA religious singer who assists the clergy, rabbi, and priest:
1. Cantor
2. Acolyte
3. Bonze
4. Crucifier
Cardinal - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops
making them princes of the church:
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Casket Bearer (Pallbearer) - ANSWEROne who actively bears or carries the casket
during the funeral service and at the committal serivce
Celebrant - ANSWERThe officiant who celebrates the mass in the Roman Catholic
Church
Chancel - ANSWERThe portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing
the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail.
1. Nave
2. Chancel
3. Narthex
4. Transepts
Chapel - ANSWERA building, or designated area of a building, in which services are
conducted:
1. Chapel
2. Sanctuary
3. Church
4. Chancel
EXAM (NBE) -
FUNERAL
SERVICE ARTS
PREP (GLOSSARY
& SAMPLE
QUESTIONS) AND
ANSWERS 2025
,Acolyte - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, these individuals assist in the
performance of liturgical rites, such as preparing wine and water during mass.
1. Epistle
2. Acolyte
3. Deacon
3. Apositlle
Adaptive Funeral Rite - ANSWERA 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:
1. Humanistic
2. Traditional
3. Adaptive
4. Non-Traditional
Allah - ANSWERIn the the Islam faith, the name of God
Altar - ANSWERAn elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at
which religious rites are performed; in the christian faith, a table on which the eucharist
or holy communion is offered
Alternative Container - ANSWERAn unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle
or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the
encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed wood,
composition materials (with or without an outside cover) or like materials.
1. Casket
2. Air Tray
3. Cremation Casket
4. Alternative Container
Apostille - ANSWERCertification or legalization of a document for international use
(under terms of the 1961 Hauge Convention)
Archbishop - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an Archdiocese:
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
,Aron - ANSWERHebrew word meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood,
containing no metal parts
Arrangements Conference - ANSWERThe meeting between the funeral director and the
client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed:
1. Arrangements Conference
2. First Call
3. Aftercare
4. Funeral Service
At-Need Counseling - ANSWERCounseling with the family as they select the services
and items of merchandise in completing arrangements for the funeral service of their
choice when a death has occurred
Bishop - ANSWERLeader of multiple churches in a particular denomination
Roman Catholic faith, the head of a Diocese
LDS faith, this person would be considered a leader of a single church
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Bonze - ANSWERThe name of the Buddhist priest
Book of Dates - ANSWERA term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that
is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body
Brother - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious
order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.
1. Brother
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Brotherhood - ANSWERRelating to a social organization:
1. Congregation
2. Brotherhood
3. Corporation
4. Order
, Burial Transit Permit - ANSWERA legal document issued by a governmental agency
authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body.
1. Report of Death
2. Death Certificate
3. Cremation Permit
4. Burial Transit Permit
Cantor - ANSWERA religious singer who assists the clergy, rabbi, and priest:
1. Cantor
2. Acolyte
3. Bonze
4. Crucifier
Cardinal - ANSWERIn the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops
making them princes of the church:
1. Cardinal
2. Archbishop
3. Priest
4. Bishop
Casket Bearer (Pallbearer) - ANSWEROne who actively bears or carries the casket
during the funeral service and at the committal serivce
Celebrant - ANSWERThe officiant who celebrates the mass in the Roman Catholic
Church
Chancel - ANSWERThe portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing
the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail.
1. Nave
2. Chancel
3. Narthex
4. Transepts
Chapel - ANSWERA building, or designated area of a building, in which services are
conducted:
1. Chapel
2. Sanctuary
3. Church
4. Chancel
