Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Directing Vocab 1 Part 1

In the Jehovah’s Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service.

An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.

An excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space.

An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Cristian faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered.

Water blessed by a priest.

In the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.

An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.

A news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch.

One who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces and who is no longer an active member of the armed forces.

Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc.).

An oration praising an individual, usually after death.

Ceremonial instructions of the Mormon Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect.

A document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention.

A prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element.

A subdivision in a cemetery which consists of several graves or interment spaces.

The name given to a member of the Islamic faith.

Is to be performed by the minister before the body is moved from place of death. However, due to great distances that may be encountered by the ministers and the dangers of driving around late at night, this service is usually held at the mortuary immediately before the funeral arrangements are made, regardless of whether or not the body has been embalmed. (Usually the body is embalmed). (Buddhism).

A book signed by those attending a visitation/service.

In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer.

The automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed dead human body from the place of death to the mortuary.

A contract which may be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to the death of the beneficiary with a refund of the monies paid on the contract as prescribed by state law.

The movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of service.

In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop.

In the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial.

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.