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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Celebrant. ANSWER -One who officiates at ceremony or rite
Epitaph. ANSWER -Commemorative inscription on tomb, cemetery marker
Sign of cross. ANSWER -Symbolic sign of cross made with right handhandhand
Hesped. ANSWER -Jewish eulogy
Cremains. ANSWER -Cremated remains
Pre-planned funeral arrangements. ANSWER -Funeral arrangements made in advance. No
money needed
Cardinal. ANSWER -Bishops that have the right to vote for a pope in Roman Catholic
Church
Tehillum. ANSWER -Prayer said before service by friends and Schomer
Quran. ANSWER -Aka Koran
Trisagion. ANSWER -Eastern orthodox three short services
Jinazah. ANSWER -Funeral prayer in Islamic faith
Vigil. ANSWER -Prayer/scripture service held at funeral home evening before funeral
,Committal service. ANSWER -Portion of funeral service conducted at place of disposition
of dead human
Star is David. ANSWER -Aka Mogen Star
Gratuity/tip. ANSWER -Small sum of money tendered for services provided
Sexron. ANSWER -In charge of cemetery
Non-guaranteed funeral contract. ANSWER -Apply Amount of pre-paid plus accruals of
balance however based on current prices
Escort. ANSWER -Leader in procession or guardian of group such as military or police
Nun. ANSWER -Women in religious order - Roman Catholic
Officiant. ANSWER -One who conducts religious
cerceremonyleads a service
Sanctuary. ANSWER -Part of church surrounding altar inside chancel
Sanctuary. ANSWER -Where people sit for services
Vigil service. ANSWER -Another term for vigil or wake service
Inhunement. ANSWER -Interment
Yizkor. ANSWER -Jewish memorial service 4x year
Narthex. ANSWER -Entryway into church funeral home or public building
, Obituary. ANSWER -News item concerning death. Contains biographical information
Bishop. ANSWER -Leader of multiple churches. Head of diocese. Roman Catholic
Entombment. ANSWER -Placing remains of crypt in Maisoleum
Tallith. ANSWER -Prayer shawl
Chevra Kadisha. ANSWER -Jewish holy society
Cemetery. ANSWER -Area of ground set aside and dedicated for final disposition of dead
human remains
Diocese. ANSWER -Geographical grouping of parishes. RC
Prie Dieu. ANSWER -Kneeler. Prayer rail
Receiving of remains. ANSWER -GPL. Required to be itemized. Initial services provided by
another firm at location of death
Immediate burial. ANSWER -Disposition of human remains by burial. No services.
Kever. ANSWER -Jewish grave
Vestments. ANSWER -Ritual garments
Crucifix. ANSWER -Cross with image of Christ
Dentures. ANSWER -False teeth
Final commendation. ANSWER -Ending portion of Funeral Mass in Roman Catholic
Church