Funeral Service Arts Funeral Directing Vocab

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT CARDS

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Cards of thanks and recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to a deceased's family.

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ACOLYTE

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An altar attendant.

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ADAPTIVE FUNERAL RITE

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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.

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AFTERCARE (Post funeral follow-up)

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Those appropriate and helpful acts of
counseling that come after the funeral.

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ALLAH

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In the Islam faith, the name for God.

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ALTAR

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An 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.

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ALTERNATIVE CONTAINER

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An 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
covering) or like materials.

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ARCHBISHOP

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n the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese.

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ARON

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Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood with no metal
parts.

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ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE

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The meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed.

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ARTIFICIAL GRASS

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Imitation grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery to cover the earth around the grave.

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AT NEED COUNSELING

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A death has occurred and the uneral director is counseling with the family as they select the services and items of merchandise
in completing arrangements for the funeral service of their choice.

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BISHOP

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Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the LDS church, Bishop of the ward is leader of a single church.

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BONZE

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The name of the Buddhist Priest.

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BOOK OF DATES

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To have the auspicious or favorable time according to the date of birth and date of death of the deceased, along with the surviving spouse or son’s birth date, he then decides the accurate time to put the body into the casket. (Buddhism)

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BROTHER

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious
order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.

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BROTHERHOOD

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Relating to a social or religious organization.

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BUDDHISM

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The teaching of Guatama Buddha is that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification. The place of worship is called Pagoda.

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BURIAL-TRANSIT PERMIT (DISPOSITION PERMIT)

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A legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body.

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CANOPY (CEMETERY TENT)

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A portable shelter employed to cover the grave area during the committal.

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CANTOR

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A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish
faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

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CARDINAL

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making
them Princes of the Church.

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CASH ADVANCE

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Any item of service or merchandise described to a purchaser as a “cash advance,” accommodation,” “cash disbursement,” or similar term. A cash advance item is also any item obtained from a third party and paid for by the funeral provider on the purchaser’s behalf. Cash advance items may include, but are not limited to: cemetery or crematory services; pallbearers; public transportation; clergy honoria; flowers; musicians or singers; nurses; obituary notices; gratuities and death certificates.

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CASKETBEARER (PALLBEARER)

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

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CELEBRANT

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

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CEMETERY

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

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CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE

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A legal copy of the original death
certificate.

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CHANCEL

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The portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the
clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail.

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CHAPEL

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A building or designated area of a building in which services are
conducted.

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CHAPLAIN

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

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CHEVRAH KADISHA

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

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CHRISTIAN BURIAL CERTIFICATE - CHRISTIAN BURIAL PERMIT a.k.a.
PRIEST(LY) LINES.

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A letter or form from a Priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery.

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COLUMBARIUM

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A structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building
containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains.

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COMMITTAL SERVICE

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That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies.

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COMMON CARRIER

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

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CONTEMPORARY FUNERAL RITE

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Funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition to or as part of) the traditional ceremonies.

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CONFUCIANISM

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The teaching of Confucius is related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals and society. The place of worship is the temple.

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CORONER

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A public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths.
(Also see: Medical Examiner)

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COT

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A portable stretcher commonly employed in an ambulance or transfer vehicle for the moving of the sick, injured, or deceased.

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CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS

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Cremains.

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CREMATION

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The reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber.

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CREMATORY (CREMATORIUM)

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A furnace or retort for cremating dead human bodies; a building that houses a retort.

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CROSS

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A religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right
angles to each other.

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CRUCIFER/CROSSBEARER

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One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession.

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CRUCIFIX

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A cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus).

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CRYPT

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A chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person.

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DEACON

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A subordinate officer in a Christian church.

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DEATH CERTIFICATE

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A legal document containing vital statistic, disposition, and final medical information pertaining to the deceased.

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DEATH NOTICE

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Usually a classified notice publicizing the death of a person and giving those details of the funeral service that the survivors wish to have published.

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DECEASED

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A dead human body

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DENTURES

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False teeth.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OR VA (previously known as Veterans Administration)

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A federal agency that administers benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces.

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DIOCESE

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

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DIVINE LITURGY

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Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in eastern Orthodox churches.

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ECCLESIASTIC

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Pertaining to the church or clergy.

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ELEGY

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Song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead.

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EL MALEI RACHAMIN

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In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally "God full of compassion"; usually the last prayer of the funeral service; sometimes referred to as the Malei.

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ENTOMBMENT

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The placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum.

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EPITAPH

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A commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker.

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ESCORT

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To accompany, as a leader of the procession or guardian of the group;
military personnel assigned to accompany a body following an active duty death.

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EUCHARIST

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The consecrated elements of Holy Communion.

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EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

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Layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks.

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EULOGY

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An oration praising an individual, usually after death.

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FINAL COMMENDATION

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

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FORWARDING REMAINS

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One of the categories required to be itemized on the GPL (if the funeral provider offers the service). This involves services of the funeral provider in the locale where death occurs and preparation for transfer to another funeral provider as selected by the family (consumer). Funeral Rule requires package pricing of this service with a description of the components
included.

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FRATERNAL

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Relating to a social organization.

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

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The term applied to the completing of the service and financial details of the funeral.

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FUNERAL LITURGY (Funeral Mass)

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The name of the funeral service in the
Roman Catholic Church.

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FUNERAL PROCESSION

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The procession of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition.

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FUNERAL SERVICE

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The rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present.

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GENUFLECT

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The act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an
act of humility.

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GRATUITY (Tip)

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Gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided.

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GRAVE

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

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GRAVE STRAPS

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Webbing or similar material used for lowering the casket into the grave.

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GUARANTEED CONTRACT

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One where the funeral home guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time of need for an amount not
exceeding the original amount of the contract plus any accruals, regardless of the cost of providing the services and merchandise at the time of the funeral.

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HESPED

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In the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that
is a part of the funeral service.

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HONORARIUM (Plural: Honoraria; Honorariums)

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A nominal compensation or
recognition for service performed.

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HONORARY CASKETBEARERS (HONORARY PALLBEARERS)

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Friends of the family or members of an organization or group who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased. They do not carry the casket.

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HUMANISTIC FUNERAL

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A funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation.

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ICON

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In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on
wood.

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ICONOSTASIS (Iconostas, Iconostation)

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In the Eastern Orthodox church, the
partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea.

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IHS

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The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus.

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IMAM

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In the Islam faith, the leader of the local congregation.

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INFORMANT

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One who supplies the vital statistic information concerning the deceased.

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INRI

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An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews".

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INTER (INHUME)

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To bury in the ground.

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INTERMENT (BURIAL, INHUMEMENT)

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The act of placing the dead human body in the ground.

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INURNMENT

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

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IRREVOCABLE CONTRACT

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Contract for future funeral services which cannot be terminated or canceled prior to the death of the beneficiary.

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ISLAM

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

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JINAZAH

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In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer.

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KADDISH

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In the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct
mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, children) for the first time at the conclusion of interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every
service for eleven months. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the Kaddish for 30 days.

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KEVER

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In the Jewish faith, the grave.

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KEVURAH

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In the Jewish faith, the burial.

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KIN

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One's relatives; referring to blood relationship (legally, the surviving spouse is not a kin).

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KORAN (QURAN)

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The holy book of the Islam faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel.

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KRIAH

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Hebrew meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief; a tear in the upper
corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors.

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LEVAYA

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In the Jewish faith, the funeral procession.

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LITURGICAL (EUCHARIST CENTERED) WORSHIP

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

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LOT

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

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LOWERING DEVICE

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A mechanical device used to lower a casket into the ground.

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MAKURA-GYO (OR BEDSIDE PRAYER)

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Is to be performed by the minister before the body is moved from the place of death. However, due to great distances that may be encountered by the ministers and the dangers of driving around late at night, the makura-gyo 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]

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MASS

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The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church.

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MASS CARD

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

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MASS FOR THE DEAD

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The appropriate term for a mass that is celebrated for a deceased person when the body is not present in church. In Roman Catholicism, there is no such term as "Memorial Mass."

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MAUSOLEUM

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A building containing crypts or vaults for entombment.

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MEDICAL EXAMINER

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A forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate questionable or unattended death (has replaced the coroner in some
states).

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MEMORIAL FOLDER (SERVICE FOLDER)

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

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MEMORIAL GATHERING

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A scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death.

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MEMORIAL PARK

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A cemetery, or section of a cemetery, with only flush to the ground type markers.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE

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Funeral rites with the body not present.

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MENORAH

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In the Jewish faith, candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven
candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism.

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MOGEN DAVID (STAR OF DAVID)

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In the Jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles. May be called the Jewish Star. It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people.

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MOHAMMED (MUHAMMAD)

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A prophet of the Islamic religion born 571 C.E.; considered by Muslims to be God’s messenger but is not worshiped or considered to be divine.

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MONSIGNOR

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An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.

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MOSLEM (MUSLIM)

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The name given to a member of the Islamic faith.

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MOSQUE (MASJID)

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The local church building: contains no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments.

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NARTHEX (LOBBY, VESTIBULE, FOYER)

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The entry way into the church.

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NATIONAL CEMETERY

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A cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress for burial of veterans of military service and their family members.

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NAVE

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The seating or auditorium section of a church.

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NICHE

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A recess or space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of
cremated remains.

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NIRVHANA (PURE LAND)

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Buddhists believe that the soul joins and becomes a buddha in Nirvhana, the Pure Land. There is no heaven or hell, just Nirvhana.
Everyone will become enlightened when they die, and exist forever in Eternal Bliss.

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NON-LITURGICAL (SCRIPTURE CENTERED) WORSHIP

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A form or order of worship which has the scriptures as its central element; the actual form or order of the worship service is left to the discretion of each individual church and/or minister.

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NON-GUARANTEED CONTRACT

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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.

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OBITUARY

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

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OBSEQUIES

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Funeral rites or burial ceremonies.

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OFFICIANT

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One who conducts a religious service or ceremony.

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PALL

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A symbolic cloth placed over the casket.

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PARASTAS

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Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals.

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PASCHAL CANDLE

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

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PASTOR

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One having spiritual care over a number of people.

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PERPETUAL CARE

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An arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set
aside, the income from which is used to maintain the cemetery plot indefinitely.

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POPE

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome.

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PRAYER CARD

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A card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which
may or may not include the dates of birth and death.

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PRE-FUNDED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

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

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PRE-PLANNED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

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Funeral arrangements made in
advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment.

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PRIE DIEU (PRAYER RAIL, KNEELER)

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A kneeling rail.

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PRIEST

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A title conferred by ordination.

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PRIVATE CARRIER

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Those who transport only in particular instances and only for those they chose to contract with (funeral home vehicles and livery).

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PROCESSION/PROCESSIONAL

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

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RABBI

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A teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith.

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READER

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

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RECEIVING REMAINS

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One of the categories required to be itemized on the GPL (if the funeral provider offers the service). This involves services of the funeral
provider after initial services have been provided by another firm at the locale of death. Funeral Rule requires package pricing of this service with a description of
the components included.

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RECEIVING VAULT

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A structure so designed for the temporary storage of bodies
which are not to be immediately interred.

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RECESSION/RECESSIONAL

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he movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service.

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REGISTER BOOK (MEMORIAL BOOK)

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A book signed by those attending a
visitation/service.

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RELATED RITES

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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. Related 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.

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RETORT

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The burning chamber in a crematory.

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REVOCABLE CONTRACT

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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.

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RITE OF COMMITTAL

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Celebrated prior to the Funeral Liturgy, usually at the funeral home on the morning of the Funeral Liturgy preceding the closing of the
casket. It may be recited by the family, friends, the minister, priest or funeral director. It may also be combined with the Rite of Final Commendation when necessary adaptations are made.

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ROSARY BEADS

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

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ROSARY PRAYERS

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Prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service.

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ROYAL DOORS

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Doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar: only ordained clergy are to go through these doors; never cross on the solea in front of the Royal Doors.

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RUBRICS

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In Liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical
manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination.

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SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity.

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SACRED HEART

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

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SANCTUARY

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The part of the church about the altar, inside the chancel; (this term
may also be used to describe the area of the church where people sit for the services).

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SCAPULAR

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

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SECTION

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The largest subdivision of a cemetery.

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SEXTON

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One who is in charge of the cemetery; the caretaker of a church.

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SHABBAT

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The Jewish Sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown
Saturday.

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SHIVAH

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In the Jewish faith, a seven (7) day mourning period.

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SHOLOSHIM

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Meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; the 30-day mourning period.

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SHOMER

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

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SIGN OF THE CROSS

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

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SISTER (NUN)

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a
religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

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A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirement, survivors' insurance, disability, health insurance, and death.

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SOKA GAKKAL (formerly known as NICHIREN SHOSHU OR NSA)

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Is gaining a large following in the United States. This radical, new branch of neo-Buddhism does not follow the more traditional styles of Buddhism. There is no ordained minister; all services are under the supervision of leaders of each group.

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SOLEA

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In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area (sometimes raised) before
the altar.

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STRETCHER

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A litter, usually of canvas, for carrying disabled or dead persons.

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SURVIVOR(S)

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One who outlives another person or event.

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TACHRICHIM

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A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of
the Jewish faith are dressed.

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TAHARAH

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In the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the deceased before the
burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha.

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TALLITH

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A prayer shawl worn by men during the morning prayer service in the
Jewish faith.

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TAOISM

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

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TEHILLIM

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In the Jewish faith, prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends
and the shomer. These prayers come from the book of Psalms.

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TEMPLE ORDINANCES

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

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THIRD PARTY CONTRACTS

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Contracts entered into by two parties for the benefit of another.

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TOMB

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A general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dead human body.

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TRANSEPTS

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Wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small
chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services.

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TRANSFER OF REMAINS (REMOVAL, FIRST CALL)

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

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TRANSFER VEHICLE (FIRST CALL CAR)

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

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TRISAGION

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In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that
are part of the funeral rite.

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TRUST ACCOUNT

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Account established by one individual to be held for the benefit
of another; creates a fiduciary responsibility. (As a method of payment of funeral expenses) Money paid to a funeral home for future services is placed in an account with the funeral home as trustee for the benefit of another.

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VESTMENTS

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Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

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VETERAN

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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.

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VIGIL LIGHTS

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In the Roman Catholic faith, set of two candles that may be placed
one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during the visitation period. VISITATION (CALLING HOURS, VISITING HOURS) - Time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service.

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VITAL STATISTICS

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The collection, tabulation, and interpretation of data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness, and death.

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WAKE

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Historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil.

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WAKE SERVICE (Vigil Service/Rosary Service)

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral home the evening before the Funeral Mass.

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YAHRZEIT

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In the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death.

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YARMULKE (KIPPAH)

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In the Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by the men at temple services and funeral services.

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YIZKOR

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