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| A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; and has been altered to suit the trends of the times. |
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| A household or family unit created by one male and one female and the children from their previous marriages and may include children from the present marriage. |
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| The creation of a system which governs through departments and subdivisions managed by sets of officials following an inflexible routine. |
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| A social grouping in which members possess roughly equivalent culturally valued attributes. |
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| Two unrelated adults sharing the same living quarters. |
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| Living or happening in the same period. |
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| The process by which a person or group’s language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group. |
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| The emotional attitude that all cultures are equal and pertinent. |
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| The rules, ideas and beliefs shared by members of society of and for living and dying, which are learned directly or indirectly. |
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| Social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people. |
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| The acquiring of the culture by a person through deliberate instruction by other members of that society. |
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| Male and female have equal rights, duties, and governing power. |
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| The method by which the social values are internalized (learned). |
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| Enculturation (socialization) |
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| Any of the basic divisions or groups of humankind distinguished by customs, characteristics and languages, rather than physical characteristics of race. |
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| The emotional attitude that one's own race, nation, group, or culture is superior to all others. |
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| A household or family unit consisting of father and mother, all their children (except married daughters), their son's wives and children (except married daughters). |
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| Behaviors which are construed as somewhat less compulsive than mores of the same society, and do not call for a strong reaction from the society if violated. |
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| Any funeral event performed in a prescribed manner. |
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| The process involving all activities associated with the funeral rite, OR the process of planning and executing a service. |
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| A funeral rite that is devoid of any religious connotation. |
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| A process by which a person learns the norms of his or her culture by observation of others in his or her society. |
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| Individual crafting of products is replaced by manufacture of goods utilizing mass production techniques. |
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| A household or family unit created by related nuclear families and/or friendships. |
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| Must-behavior; the basic and important patterns of ideas and acts of a people as related to treatment of the dead, which calls for a strong reaction from the society if violated. |
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| The movement of families from the area in which they were born. |
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| A group held belief about how members should behave in a given context. |
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| A household or family unit consisting of one man and-one woman married to each other and their children, if any. |
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| A culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of: 1) sacred beliefs, 2) emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs and 3) overt conduct presumably implementing the belief and feelings. |
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| Any single action or series of actions performed during a rite which contains symbolic meaning to the participants and observers of the rite. |
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| Specified methods of procedure. |
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| A family unit consisting of one adult, and his or her children. |
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| An event that allows individuals to gather as a community for sharing a common purpose. |
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| Movement of a person or family within the social classes of their society. |
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| Categorization of people by money, prestige and power; a ranking of social status (position) in groups such as upper, middle and lower class. |
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| A group of persons forming a single community with some interests in common. |
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| A division or smaller identifiable unit of culture having unique traits to itself. |
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| An object or act that represents a belief or idea. |
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| A social prohibition of certain actions. |
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| The change from rural to urban in character. |
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| Practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim. |
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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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| Certification/legalization of a document for international use (under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention). |
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| In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese. |
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| Hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts. |
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| Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese |
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| Leader of a single congregation in the Latter-day Saints faith. |
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| The title of the Buddhist priest. |
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| A term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services and disposition. |
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| In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained. |
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| Relating to a social or religious organization. |
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| A religious singer who assists the clergy; one who assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; or one who assists the priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith. |
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| In the Roman Catholic faith, Bishops who have the right to participate in a Papal election. |
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| A person who designs and officiates a personalized ceremony or rite; the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. |
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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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| A building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted. |
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| A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military, an institution or a fraternal organization. |
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| Hebrew meaning "Holy Society"; a group of men or women who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the "washers". In the past, they took care of all funeral arrangements and preparations for Jewish funerals. |
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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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| Christian Burial Certificate (Christian Burial Permit, Priest Lines) |
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| One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession. |
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| A subordinate officer in a Christian church. |
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| In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop. |
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| Procedures or invitation intended to facilitate an organized departure. |
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| Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches. |
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| Pertaining to the church or clergy. |
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| Song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead. |
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| Governing officer of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions; specific duties dependent upon various denominations. |
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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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| The consecrated elements of Holy Communion. |
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| Layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks. |
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| In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass. |
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| The entryway into a church, funeral establishment or other public building; entrance hall. |
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| Foyer (Narthex, Vestibule) |
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| Relating to a social organization. |
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| The movement of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition. |
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| The first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service. |
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| The act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility. |
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| A eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is a part of a Jewish funeral service. |
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| Water blessed by a priest. |
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| In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood. |
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| The partition that extends across the front of an Eastern Orthodox Church separating the sanctuary from the solea. |
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| Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation) |
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| In the Islam faith, the leader of the local congregation. |
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| In the Islam faith, the funeral or funeral prayer. |
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| In the Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, and children) for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for eleven months and on yahrzeits. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the it for 30 days. |
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| Burial garments utilized by Muslims. |
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| The worship facility for Jehovah’s Witnesses. |
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| In the Jewish faith, the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services. |
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| Kippah (Yamaka, Yarmulke) |
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| A small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer. |
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| Kneeler - (Prayer Rail, Prie Dieu) |
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| The holy book of the Islamic faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel. |
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| Hebrew term 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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| Physical contact with the deceased and the Icon during the final pass by the casket. |
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| In the Jewish faith, the funeral procession. |
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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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| Liturgical (Eucharist centered) worship |
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| Traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may now be performed by the bonze just before funeral arrangements are made. |
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| Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statutes, symbols, pews, chairs or musical instruments. |
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| The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church. |
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| Of the written request for a Mass for a specific intention. |
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| A scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death without the deceased present. |
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| An honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest. |
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| Cemetery created and maintained under an act of Congress for burial of veterans of military service and their eligible family members. |
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| The seating or auditorium section of a church. |
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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-liturgical (scripture centered) worship |
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| One who conducts or leads a service or ceremony. |
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| The Buddhist place of worship. |
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| A rubric for the Eastern Orthodox funeral service. |
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| The watch or all-night vigil over the deceased in the Eastern Orthodox community. |
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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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| One having spiritual care over a number of people. |
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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 indefinitely. |
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| The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. |
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| A title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions. |
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| The movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of a service. |
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| In the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures. |
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| A structure designed for the temporary storage of bodies not to be immediately interred. |
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| The movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service. |
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| A service at which rosary prayers are recited. |
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| Doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar: only ordained clergy go through these doors. |
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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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| 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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| The part of the church surrounding the altar, inside the chancel. |
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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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| In the Buddhist faith, a service performed as a part of casketing the deceased. |
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| One who is in charge of the cemetery; the caretaker of a church. |
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| The Jewish Sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday. |
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| In the Jewish faith, a seven (7) day mourning period. |
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| Meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; the 30-day mourning period. |
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| In the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial. |
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| A branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirement, survivors and disability, and includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare. |
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| Social security administration |
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| In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the altar. |
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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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| In the Jewish faith, the ceremonial washing the deceased before the burial; a ritual purification or cleansing of the deceased which should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha. |
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| A prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service. |
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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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| Garments worn by endowed members of the Latter-day Saints at the Temple and for burial. |
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| Ceremonial instructions of the Latter-day Saints Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect. |
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| A general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dead human body. |
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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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| In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite. |
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| Ritual garments worn by the clergy. |
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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. |
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| Group of Latter-day Saints members sharing familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics. |
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| A brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service. |
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| In the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death. |
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| In the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year. |
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| How would a deceased member of the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints who has received temple ordinances be dressed? |
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| A robe with a green apron and white sash |
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| Jewish term for the grave. |
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| Who is the contact person for the Knights of Columbus? |
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| Members of the Roman Catholic Church in order from the highest office down. |
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Pope
College of Cardinals
Archbishops
Bishops
Monsignor |
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| To whom is the application for military sea burial made? |
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| Burial at sea coordinator |
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| How many times will the Rabbi stop and pray on the way to the grave? |
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| Where is the union located when you place the flag on the casket? |
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| Top left hand corner over the left shoulder |
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| Who leads the recessional in a Catholic service? |
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| In the Catholic religion, where are the rosary beads placed? |
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| What are the first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus? |
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| Which religious sect requests the use of the words "passed on" rather than "died or deceased" in the death notice or the obituary? |
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| If you are facing the altar in a Roman Catholic Church, what is the area to the right called? |
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| Regulating the activities or course of activities of an organization; to guide and/or supervise the activities of an organization. |
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| Form used when applying to the Social Security Administration for the Lump Sum Death Benefit? |
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| A culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of sacred beliefs, emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and overt conduct, presumably implementing the beliefs and feelings. |
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| Application for a United States Flag for Burial Purposes. |
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| Does the GPL have to be presented at the beginning of the arrangement conference? |
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| The time limit for filing the V.A. Application for Burial Benefits. |
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| 2 years from the date of cremation or permanent burial |
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Term
| The time limit for filing for the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit payment. |
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| 2 years from the date of death |
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| Who accompanies the Armed Forces deceased to the place of burial? |
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| The American flag is draped over a half couch casket in how many layers? |
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| Where would a Church of Christ Scientist's funeral be held? |
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| In a military funeral, where is the chaplain positioned? |
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| At the head of the casket |
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| Under what condition can a Veteran's Burial Benefit be paid directly to the funeral home? |
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| Only when the funeral expense is unpaid |
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| What is the order of participants in a Military Funeral? |
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1. Band
2. Escort
3. Colors and Guard
4. Clergy
5. Casket |
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| The Statement of Death by Funeral Director form submitted to the Social Security Administration. |
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| Form to Request for Payment of Funeral and/or Interment Expenses from the V.A. |
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| In a Catholic funeral, if the aisle is too narrow for the casket-bearers to proceed alongside the casket, where should they go? |
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| They may move ahead of the casket behind the priest |
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Term
| In a Catholic funeral, how are deceased laypersons placed? |
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| With their feet toward the altar |
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| In a Catholic funeral, how are deceased nuns placed? |
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| With their feet toward the altar |
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| In a Catholic funeral, how are deceased priests placed? |
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| With their head toward the altar |
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| The area to the left of the altar in a liturgical church. |
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| Where would a funeral be held for a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints? |
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| Which Christian religion follows a liturgical form of worship? |
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| Which Christian religion uses geographical divisions known as synods? |
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| What is the female organization associated with a Masonic Lodge? |
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| What is the acronym that indicates an Elk's Lodge? |
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| Which fraternal organization will utilize a sheepskin apron and a piece of evergreen during their service rituals for the deceased member? |
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| Form used to obtain a flag for a deceased veteran. |
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| Which organizations regulate and license the broadcast of copyrighted music for publication? |
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| Who was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? |
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| Under which function of management would a manager evaluate the performance of the company in relation to goals and objectives? |
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| Under which area of management would a manager maintain proper personnel records? |
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| What does DMORT stand for? |
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| Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team |
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| What would be a contemporary social factor influencing funeral rites? |
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Term
| A philanthropic and educational women's organization and an official auxiliary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
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| In the Church of Christ, Scientist, included among the good and real is what? |
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| In the Church of Christ, Scientist, included among the unjust and unreal is what? |
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| "Let the buyer beware," the buyer is responsible for making sure goods are of acceptable quality. |
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Term
| What seems to be a crucial element in retaining employees? |
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| A successful onboarding process |
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| Act that makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. |
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| Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
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| A society whose economic system is engaged primarily in the processing and control of information |
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| Those elements of society that impact change. |
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| An organized pattern of beliefs and behavior centered on basic social needs. |
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| Social positions we occupy relative to others. |
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