Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Directing Vocab 1 Part 6

In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture of Jesus Christ.

One who conducts a religious service or ceremony.

A mystical philosophy, founded by Laotzu, teaching the conformity to the TAO by unassertive action and simplicity. The place of worship is a temple.

In the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures.

Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in eastern Orthodox churches.

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 the times.

One who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service.

In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass.

One in which the funeral home only agrees that the amount prepaid plus any accruals will be credited to the balance due. However, the price of the funeral will be whatever the current price is for the services and merchandise at the time the death occurs.

The moving of the dead human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place.

A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military; the chapel of an institution or fraternal organization.

A pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements.

Prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service.

The largest subdivision of a cemetery.

Hebrew meaning "Holy Society"; a group of men or women from the Synagogue who care for the dead; they may be laymen as the "washers"; in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparations for Jewish funerals.

The act of placing cremains in an urn. (CANA definition): Act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave.

The placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum.

In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ.

The religion of Muslims (Moslems) that began at the time of Mohammed; Muslims believe that this stands for purity, peace, submission to God's (Allah's) will, and obedience to his laws.

A scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death.

Generally celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a Roman Catholic minister. These rites would rarely be publicized in a death notice and are usually performed during critical moments of the grieving journey. These rites include the Prayer After Death, Gathering in the presence of the body, and Transfer of the body to the church or place of committal.

In the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year.

Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers.

Funeral arrangements made in advance of need that include provisions for funding or prepayment.

A symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand.