National Board Exam Study Guide Funeral Directing Questions with Correct Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Course
California Funeral Association
Institution
California Funeral Association
Acknowledgment Cards - Answer-Cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to a deceased's family
Acolyte - Answer-An altar attendant
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...
National Board Exam Study Guide
Funeral Directing Questions with
Correct Answers
Acknowledgment Cards - Answer-Cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness
shown to a deceased's family
Acolyte - Answer-An altar attendant
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 times
Aftercare (Post-Funeral Follow-up) - Answer-Those appropriate and helpful acts of
counseling that come after the funeral
Allah - Answer-Islam faith God
Altar - Answer-An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which
religious rites are performed; In the Christian faith, a tale on which the Eucharist or Holy
Communion is offered
Alternative Container - Answer-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, or like materials
Apostille - Answer-Certification/legalization of a document for international use
Archbishop - Answer-Roman Catholic faith, head of archdiocese
Aron - Answer-Hebrew word meaning container; a casket made entirely out of wood
Arrangements Conference - Answer-The meeting between the funeral director and the
client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed
Artificial Grass - Answer-Imitation of grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery
to cover the earth around the grave
At-Need Counseling - Answer-Counseling 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 - Answer-Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; Roman
Catholic faith the head of the diocese
Bishop of the ward - Answer-LDS or Mormon faith the leader of a single church
Bonze - Answer-Buddhist priest
Book of Dates - Answer-Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine
an accurate time for casketing the body
Brother - Answer-Roman Catholic faith a man who is a member of a religious order
without being ordained or while preparing for ordination
Brotherhood - Answer-Relating to a social organization
Burial-Transit Permit - Answer-A legal document, issued by a governmental agency,
authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body
Canopy (Cemetery Tent) - Answer-A portable shelter used 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-Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them
Princes of the Church
Cash Advance - Answer-May include but are not limited to, Cemetery or crematory
services, pallbearers, public transportation, clergy honoraria, flowers, musicians or
singers, nurses, obituary notices, gratuities, and death certificates. Sometimes called an
accommodation or cash disbursement
Casketbearer - Answer-One who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral
service and at the committal service
Celebrant - Answer-Officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church
Cemetery - Answer-An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition
of dead human bodies
Certified Copy of a Death Certificate - Answer-A legal copy of the original death
certificate
Chancel - Answer-Portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the
clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
