Mortuary Adminnistration

  1. 98% of the notification of death comes to the funeral home by means of
    the telephone
  2. What is a burial-transit permit NOT needed for
    Catholic Burial mass
  3. the proper word which means the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum is
    entombment
  4. a container for cremation is called
    an urn
  5. the holy book of the Islam faith is the
    koran
  6. the person who usually makes the notification of death to the funeral home is the
    member of the family
  7. whenever any jewelry is found on the deceased during a residence removal, you as the funeral director should
    check with the family about the jewelry and remove it if they so desire
  8. what is NOT a function of the American Board of Funeral Service Education
    Administer the National Board Exam
  9. an obituary can best be defined as
    a brief biographical sketch of a person's life
  10. the death certificate does not contain what
    religious affiliation
  11. when the remains have been prepared at the mortuary and later taken to a Presbyterian church for the funeral service, the funeral director normally provides what
    • floral display equipment
    • church truck
    • ushering
    • NOT a prie dieu
  12. when a person dies at home w/o medical attention, an official inquiry is made by the
    coroner
  13. the N.F.D.A. "Code of Ethics" is based upon
    the Golden Rule
  14. the committal service is usually held at the
    graveside
  15. who has the preference to receive the burial flag for a deceased veteran
    • 1) father
    • 2) mother
    • 3) siblings
    • 4) grandfather
  16. the part of a handle of a casket bearer grasps to lift the casket is called the
    bar
  17. tailored is a style of casket
    interior
  18. Extra sizes of caskets increase for each extra
    two inches
  19. the base molding is a part of a casket
    shell
  20. when the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket it is said to be
    tailored
  21. a wood state casket labeled 6/6XXX would measure in length, 6 feet, 6 inches, and in width
    28 nches
  22. a casket which has sides that are vertical, or at right angles to the bottom is called
    a state casket
  23. A non-movable handle that extends all the way around the casket is called a
    stationary bar
  24. a method of pricing which places a price on three separate items of service such as casket, facilities and automobiles is called
    fuctional
  25. a procedure which creates a ttl price for service and casket is called
    unit
  26. a pricing procedure which places a price on each and every item of service and merchandise is called
    itemization
  27. a procedure which places a separate price on casket and a separate price on service fee is called
    bi-unit
  28. methods of figuring a formula price are
    • functional
    • unit
    • bi-unit
  29. what is a source of expense in the funeral business
    salaries
  30. what is a disadvantage of itemized pricing
    Possible elimination of certain items of service resulting in loss of overhead recovery
  31. what is a source of income in the funeral business
    non-formula service
  32. any pricing method would be base on
    • A) average overhead per adult formula service
    • B) mark-up on wholesale casket cost
    • C) wholesale casket cost
  33. what is an advantage of bi-unit pricing method
    places realistic value on the casket
  34. if ttl overhead for a funeral home was 65,000for a fiscal period, and the firm did 100 services, what would the average overhead per service be
    650
  35. If a casket cost 100$ wholesale, and the funeral home's fixed multiple was 5, what would the selling price of that casket be
    500
  36. if a funeral home had an average overhead of 650, and the wholesale cost of a casket was 100, and the funeral director marked his casket up 100%, what would the unit price be?
    850
  37. if a casket cost 200 wholesale and was sold for 1000, and the average overhead per funeral was 500, what would the net profit be?
    800
  38. a gathered type of casket interior made on a sewing machine with a multiple # of needles is called
    shirred
  39. the metal used in the shell of a 20 gauge steel casket would be
    1/20 inch thick
  40. a metal or concrete enclosure designed to protect the casket is called
    vault
  41. the crown and ogee are part of the casket
    shell
  42. the part of the handle which is attached to the casket is the
    lug
  43. a burial vault which is closed by placing the done over the base is called a (an)
    air seal
  44. the length of a standard adult wood is
    6/3
  45. the length of a standard adult metal is
    6/6
  46. the efficient utilization and adequate regulation of all revenue, expenditures and capital rights is
    finance management
  47. the achieving of economical, orderly ,and adequate distribution of products and services is
    marketing management
  48. the planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling of office work is
    office management
  49. the obtaining and maintaining of a satisfactory and satisfied workforce is
    personnel management
  50. the obtaining and maintaining of adequate work space and funeral equipment
    facilities management
  51. what is the principal interest group for all funeral service personnel
    National Funeral Directors Association
  52. the portion of the funeral home which contains caskets and other funeral merchandise displayed for sale is the
    selection room
  53. a monument erected to the memory of the dead, with he dead human body not present is
    a cenotaph
  54. a printed form the funeral home uses specifically for the funeral director and the family to make funeral and financial arrangements is the
    arrangement form
  55. the act of placing a dead human body in grave is called
    interment
  56. one who is lacking the necessities of life is said to be
    indigent
  57. the dissecting of a remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death is
    a necropsy
  58. a device upon which caskets are placed one on top of the other for display is known as a
    casket rack
  59. a man who has lost his spouse be death is
    a widower
  60. the individual who supplies the statistical data concerning the deceased at the funeral arrangement conference is the
    informent
  61. the document btwn the seller and the buyer stipulating the items furnished, the price of said items and the terms of payment is the
    sales contract
  62. a crepe badge or floral design placed on the door indicating the death of an individual is a
    door badge
  63. an area set aside in a cemetery for several grave spaces, usually containing two, four or six grave spaces is a
    lot
  64. the distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling performance to accomplish established objectives is
    management
  65. what actions is improper, regarding the U.S flag used in military funeral service?
    Lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran
  66. a gasket sealed container used as either a insert into a casket or as a shipping case is
    a Ziegler case
  67. a Jewish term for the anniversary of death is
    yarhzeit
  68. birch is used in casket construction to manufacture
    solid wood casket
  69. corrugated fiberboard is a material used in casket shell construction that is classified as
    a wood by -product
  70. the process of coating ferrous metals with zinc is
    galvanizing
  71. what types of cloth covered exterior has raised designs above the surface of the material
    Embossed
  72. the rubber gasket used on sealer casket is generally compressed btwn the rim flange and the
    top body molding flange
  73. an example of a lining material used in casket construction is
    linen weave
  74. an example of  backing material used in casket construction is
    masselin
  75. an example of a padding material used in casket construction is
    shredded paper
  76. the part of the casket hardware that cove the exposed ends of the bar is the
    tip
  77. the thickness of a ferrous metal casket is measured in
    gauge
  78. the body of the casket includes the
    base molding
  79. in the construction of swing bar hardware, the arm attached the bar to the
    lug
  80. the rim is part of the casket
    cap
  81. the thickness of a non-ferrous metal casket is measured in
    ounces per square foot
  82. the component part of the throw that throw that hangs down into the body of the casket is the
    apron
  83. a transfer container which consists of a wooden tray with a corrugated covering for the casket is known as
    an air tray
  84. an eigh-sided casket is referred to as
    an octagon casket
  85. an outer enclose which entraps air via its dome shaped construction uses what closure methods
    air seal
  86. the suggested volume of containers used for cremated bodies is
    200 cubic inches
  87. a casket in which the side are vertical or at right angles to the casket bottom is
    a state casket
  88. adult casket normally increase in length by
    3 inches increment
  89. what is an example of a grave liner
    sectional
  90. the jewish term for a seven day mourning period that begins on the day of burial is
    shivah
  91. in the jewish faith, the skull cap worn by the men at temple and funeral services is a
    kippah
  92. the jewish term for the 30 day mourning period is
    sholoshim
  93. one who is authorized to read the lessons and scripture in a Christian Science Church is the
    reader
  94. what is not used to identify the room in a funeral home where a remains lies in state
    resting room
  95. the time limit for filing for the SS Lump Sum Death Benefit payment is
    2 years from the date of death
  96. the time limit for filing for the VA "application for burial Benefits" is
    2  years from the date of cremation or permanent burial
  97. a religious singer who assists a rabbi is a
    Cantor
  98. one who carries the casket during the funeral service is
    a casketbearer
  99. the portion of the funeral service which is conducted at the place of disposition is the
    committal service
  100. what is the most appropriate for a funeral director to do before leaving the next of kin after making the removal
    set a time for the arrangement conference
  101. the icon is associated with the
    Orthodox jewish unreal rite
  102. architecturally, in the liturgical Protestant church, the part of the church containing the altar is the
    sancturay
  103. what is being used when the funeral director does not remain in the selection room throw-out the selection process
    indirect presentation
  104. a procedure that shows separately the price of the service to be rendered and the price of the casket
    bi-unit pricing
  105. a procedure by which charges are broken down into several major components is
    functional pricing
  106. a procedure by which each and every function and item of merchandise is priced separately is
    itemized pricing
  107. a procedure which creates one total package for both services and merchandise is
    unit pricing
  108. if the family requests that the casket be open in the church during the actual funeral service, the funeral director should
    consult the clergy
  109. the entry way into the church proper is the
    narthex
  110. the middle sale when sales for a given period of times are arranged in order of their increasing value is the
    median sale
  111. the grouping of 3 or 4 caskets used to educate the selecting clientele in casket construction is
    educational grouping
  112. the purchasing, pricing, display and sale of merchandise items specific to the funeral service is
    funeral merchandising
  113. Most infant casket increase in length in increments of
    6 inches
  114. The term meaning the ending portion of a Catholic funeral mass is
    libera
  115. a dignity conferred upon Roman Catholic bishops and/or priests making them "princes of the church" is known as the station of
    cardinal
  116. the seating or auditorium section of the church is the
    nave
  117. the first letters for the Greek word for Jesus are
    I H S
  118. The Jewish term for a funeral cortege is
    levaya
  119. Stated directions in the Liturgical Protestant church regarding church practices and procedures are
    rubrics
  120. A holy picture in the Orthodox church is
    an icon
  121. The Christian Burial Permit is issued by the
    Catholic Church
  122. who receives the flag of a deceased veteran if there is no surviving spouse
    Child of the deceased
  123. a casket constructed of cherry is a
    solid wood casket
  124. what may be utilized during the Roman Catholic funeral rite
    Sacred heart
  125. who could not be buried in a national cemetery
    Parents of any member of the armed forces
  126. the prie dieu in the Roman Catholic church signifies
    a kneeling bench or rail
  127. Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic faith is known as
    a Protestant
  128. an honorary title conferred upon Roman Catholic priests is
    monsignor
  129. a crucifer in the Roman Catholic church is
    a person who carries the crucifix in an ecclesiastical procession
  130. When used, the Mogen david is paced
    at the foot of the casket
  131. in the funeral procession, the family car should be placed
    directly after the funeral coach
  132. the sum of a group of sales figures divided by the # of units is know as the
    average sale
  133. The head of the Roman Catholic church is the
    Pope
  134. The act of placing the remains in a mausoleum crypt is
    entombment
  135. the total of all sales divided by the # of sales is known as the
    Mean sale
  136. An interior material found in casket that has a smooth shiny face and is dull on the back is
    satin
  137. the practitioner is the officiant of the
    Christian Science funeral rite
  138. The rosary service is usually held the night before
    the Roman Catholic funeral rite
  139. Music played before a funeral service is the
    prelude
  140. what is a lining material that is used in casket construction
    Crepe
  141. a commemorative inscription on tomb or monument is
    an epitaph
  142. wood that has been shredded into spaghetti like strings or thin shavings is
    excelsior
  143. Embalming is usually not practiced by the
    Orthodox Jewish faith
  144. A price determination method whereby the casket cost is multiplied by a constant factor describes
    fixed multiple pricing
  145. the place about the alter of a church that encloses the clergy and other officials is the
    Chancel
  146. a type of casket interior style in which the casket material is drawn together, in parallel fashion, with a specific sewing process
    shirred
  147. the selling method in which the funeral director is in the selection room with the family throughout their selection process is the
    direct presentation method
  148. the # od sheets of ferrous metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness is the
    gauge
  149. a legal document containing vital statistics, disposition and final medical information pertaining to the deceased is the
    death certificate
  150. the largest expense for a funeral home is
    salaries
  151. a burial vault which is sealed by placing a dome over the base is
    an air seal burial vault
  152. the document that can be procured when the completed death certificate is filed is the
    burial-transit permit
  153. a place to which remains are removed pending identification by relatives is the
    morgue
  154. what is the Jewish term for a tasseled shawl worn by men during prayer services
    Tallith
  155. the one who carries a cross in an ecclesiastical procession is the
    crossbearer
  156. the head of a Roman Catholic diocese is a
    Bishop
  157. the Orthodox Jewish funeral may be held
    in the funeral home chapel
  158. the Orthodox funeral is held
    with the casket open during the service
  159. an alloy of copper, tin and sometimes zinc is
    bronze
  160. what religions places restrictions on the removal of their dead
    Orthodox Jewish
  161. The founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist was
    Mary Baker Eddy
  162. a leak resistant zippered bag designed to contain a dead human body and body fluids and used mainly for the removal of dead human remains from the place of death is a
    pouch
  163. what would lead the processional and recessional in a non-liturgical protestant funeral service
    Officiant
  164. what would lead a liturgical protestant funeral procession
    crucifer
  165. what religions does not permit the use of candles, cross, or crucifix in their funeral service
    Mormon
  166. the wedged shaped portion of the cap of a casket at each end of the crown is the
    pie
  167. the trisagion is associated with what religious funeral rites
    Orthodox
  168. the priest leads the processional and recessional for what funeral rite
    Orthodox
  169. a solid screen, cover with icons, at the fornt of the Orthodox church is the
    iconostasis
  170. the officiant for the Christian Science funeral service is the
    Practitioner
  171. a symbol of grief that is a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon worn by the survivors is known as
    Kriah
  172. the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial by the Chevra Kaddisha is the
    taharah
  173. another name for the ogee of the casket of the casket shell is
    rim
  174. the part of the casket interior which folds out over the top body molding for aesthetic purposes is the
    extendover
  175. what is not a material used in the construction of a burial vault
    Zinc
  176. what is considered a source of income for a funeral home
    Sales of burial clothing
  177. a strip of metal, plastic or cloth attached to the inside of the casket panel which covers the point where the roll is anchored is the
    gimp
  178. a division of the total into four intervals, each one representing one-fourth of the total is known as a
    quartile
  179. what individuals cannot certify the cause of death on a death certificate
    chiropractor
  180. the Jewish eulogy is known as
    hesped
  181. in the funeral procession to the cemetery, the casket bearers should
    precede the funeral coach
  182. what is the minimum # of people required to conduct an American Legion funeral service
    21
  183. an exterior finish in what casket surface is coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries is
    a crinkled finish
  184. what religions uses temple clothing
    church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  185. Paschal candles are used in the
    Roman Catholic faith
  186. what is an example of a cash advance
    public transportation
  187. what would be a nonsectarian funeral rite
    American Legion
  188. what terms refers to the completing of the service and financial details of a funeral
    funeral arrangements
  189. funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment are
    preplanned funeral arrangements
  190. what statements regarding the pall is false
    it can be placed on top of the American Flag
  191. the vestibule of the church is located
    at the entry way of the church
  192. the officiant of a Christian Science funeral is called the
    reader
  193. the focal point in the strict liturgical church is
    a cross
  194. a component part of the casket handle is the
    ear
  195. the width of oversize caskets are indicated by "X's" and each X indicates in width by
    2"
  196. if a manufacturer's standard metal casket is 23' wide, what would the width of a XXX
    29"
  197. all ferrous metals used in casket construction contains
    iron
  198. a material primarily used as a backing material in the construction of caskets is
    fiberboard
  199. a non-movable consisting of lug only is
    a bail handle
  200. the main purpose of grave liners is to provide
    support from the earth load
  201. it is recommended that a casket selection room carry a maximum of
    30 caskets
  202. what is not a part of the pre-selection room procedures
    Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each unit
  203. crushed is known as a casket
    interior style
  204. Vaults are
    measured by inside dimensions
  205. Masselin is a casket
    backing material
  206. a casket that is completely sealed by fusion or soldering is
    hemetically sealed
  207. what is appropriate for casket placement in the liturgical church
    it may be parallel or at right angles to the altar
  208. a news item announcing the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch is
    an obituary
  209. a Roman Catholic sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of dying, to prepare their souls for eternity is the
    sacrament of the sick
  210. a style of casket interior created by placing a padding material btwn a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised puffs defines a
    tufted interior
  211. what is restricted in their casket selection, due to their religious belief
    Orthodox Jewish
  212. the part of the casket handle that is grasped by the casketbearers is the
    bar
  213. the base molding is part of the casket
    shell
  214. when the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket it is said to be
    tailored
  215. an exterior casket finish created when the base metal is coated by another metal via an electrolytic process is
    plated
  216. the part of the handle that is attached to the body of the casket is the
    lug
  217. what is the officiant at a funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    Speaker
  218. what would not be provided for a deceased Catholic's rosary service
    Prayer Shawl
  219. the SS lump sum death benefit would be paid to which individuals
    the spouse of the deceased
  220. a letter or form from a Priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in Roman Catholic Cemetery is Known as a
    Christian Burial Certificate
  221. an ecclesiastic attached to the chapel of a military unit is known as a
    Chaplain
  222. the candle which is placed btwn the casket and the alter during a Roman Catholic funeral mass is the
    paschal candle
  223. a cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress is called
    a National Cemetery
  224. the type of lighting used in a funeral home that reflects off the ceiling is
    indirect lighting
  225. the preferred location of the selection room is the
    main level of the funeral home
  226. a case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape describes a
    coffin
  227. a galvanized finish is applied to
    steel burial vaults for protection
  228. An example of a transfer container is
    a wood box
  229. a component part of the casket hardware is the
    corner
  230. a type of exterior covering used on caskets is
    moleskin
  231. a merchandising method of using 3 or 4 caskets to educated the selecting party regarding the elements of casket construction is known as a
    educational Grouping
  232. velvet is a type of casket
    lining material
  233. when taking information about a death over the telephone, the funeral director should
    speak as loud as possible
  234. an underground cemetery of room or galleries with recesses for burial puposes defines
    catacombs
  235. the moving of the dead human body from the places of death to the funeral home or other designated place is known as the
    transfer of remains
  236. the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket is known as the
    apron
  237. when a person dies at home w/o medical attention an official inquiry will be made by the
    coroner
  238. what is not a hardwood used in casket construction
    redwood
  239. a casket designed to display the deceased from head to foot is a
    perfection full couch casket
  240. who leads the processional and recessional of a non-liturgical protestant funeral service
    Clergyman
  241. the open area before the alter in the Orthodox church is the
    solea
  242. all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to
    a flag
  243. what has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits
    Marker
  244. Eligibility for the SS lump-sum death benefit is measured by
    how many quarters of coverage the deceased had accumulated
  245. what could be a part of a Roman Catholic funeral rite
    Sacred heart
  246. a sale of merchandise is one of the four pricing categories based on the median as the low unit of the third quartile is a
    quartile sale
  247. what weights are commonly used in the construction of copper caskets
    32 - 48oz
  248. burial garment
    specifically designed clothing for dead human remains
  249. canopy
    a portable shelter employed to cover the grave the grave area during the committal service
  250. cross
    an emblem of the church consisting of two or more intersecting plain bars
  251. grave marker
    a temporary or permanent means for identification and/or memorialization at the grave
  252. prie dieu
    kneeling rail
  253. casket piece
    a floral arrangement placed on the casket as supplied by the family, friends or funeral home
  254. casket coach
    specially designed motor vehicle for transporting casketed human remains
  255. Mass Cards
    a document evidencing the offering of a mass for specific intention
  256. crucifix
    a cross with the image of he body of Christ superimposed
  257. Pall
    a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket
  258. Casket veil
    a transparent net which may be used to cover the open casket
  259. church truck
    a collapsible catafalque employed for services in the church or home
  260. memorial folders
    a pamphlet made available giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements
  261. candelabrum
    a large ornamental candlestick holder with several branches
  262. Door Badge
    a floral design placed on the door indicating death
  263. gross profit
    excess of selling price over cost of goods
  264. Promotion
    source of expense
  265. Itemized Pricing
    Possible elimination of certain items of service
  266. Professional Responsibilities
    Counselor and advisor
  267. Outside Enclosure
    source of income
  268. Functional Pricing
    Places Pricing on 1. Casket, 2. Service Fee, 3.Facilities, 4. Automobiles
  269. Business Responsibilities
    To know costs, income and expense
  270. Bi-unit Pricing
    Places emphasis on professional services
  271. Net Profit
    Selling priceless the sum of cost of operations and cost of merchandise
  272. Unit Price
    May exaggerate the value that is placed on the casket
  273. Average
    Sum of a group of figures divided by the number of units
  274. Service
    Funeral director's "products'
  275. Predetermined price
    formula service
  276. graveside service
    non-formula service
  277. Personal
    large overhead items
  278. Burial-transit permit
    procured when the completed death certificate is filed
  279. fetal death certificate
    20 week gestation period
  280. first call form
    among other information, it should contain the name and phone # of the person calling
  281. Clergyman's Record
    may be used by the minister for the eulogy
  282. memorial book (register book)
    contains signatures of persons attending the funeral
  283. Application for headstone
    VA-40-1330
  284. Application for Veteran's burial allowance
    21 - 530
  285. Statement of Death by the Funeral Director
    SSA-721
  286. Application for lump sum death payment
    SSA-8
  287. Application for Flag
    90-2008
  288. budget
    an estimate of income and expense for the ensuing yr
  289. merchandising
    the business of buying and selling
  290. Gross Profit
    the excess of selling price over cost of merchandise
  291. Ne Profit
    Selling price less the sum of cost of operation and the cost of merchandise
  292. Overhead
    total sum of operational cost
  293. Non-formula pricing
    less than complete funeral service
  294. Bi-unit pricing
    service fee, casket cost
  295. Functional pricing
    casket, services, facilities, automobiles
  296. Itemized Pricing
    each items priced separately
  297. formula pricing
    unit, bi-unit, function
  298. Jewish leader is
    Rabbi
  299. Mormon leader is
    Bishop
  300. Catholic leader is
    Priest
  301. Christian scientist leader is
    Reader
  302. Lutheran leader is
    Pastor
  303. the founder of Christian scientist
    Mary Baker Eddy
  304. Founder of the Lutheran Church
    Martin Luther
  305. Founder of the Latter Day Saints
    Joseph Smith
  306. What type of disposition does the Orthodox Jewish faith wont allow
    does not allow cremation
  307. what type of disposition does the Roman Catholic church allow
    allows cremation
  308. Shiva is how long
    7 Days
  309. Chevra
    is the Holy Brotherhood
  310. Yamaka is a
    Skullcap
  311. Tachrichim is a type of
    shroud
  312. an American Legion Funeral
    requires 21 men
  313. Amaranth is
    A dark red or purple flower
  314. Massonic Funeral requires a
    lambskin apron
  315. Knights of Columbus has
    no special funeral ceremony
  316. a Military Funeral
    Must be requested by the family
  317. in the Jewish faith the Sholoshim is
    the 30 day mourning period
  318. in the Jewish Faith Shiva is
    7 day mourning period
  319. Chevra is
    Holy brotherhood
  320. as part of the Jewish Faith Shabbat is
    form sundown Friday, until sundown Saturday
  321. what does the Mogen David symbolize
    a symbol of hope for the Jewish ppl
  322. Cantor is a type of
    Chant hymns
  323. An Icon is
    a holy picture
  324. Trisagion is what type of service
    a short service in funeral home prior to church service
  325. Iconostasis is here in the church
    a partition behind which the alter is located
  326. Solea
    placement of casket in Greek Orthodox Church
  327. SSA-8 Form is
    application for lump sum death payment
  328. SSA-721 Form is
    statement of death and burial expense by funeral director
  329. VA 21-530 form is
    includes application for plot-interment allowance
  330. VA 90-2008 form is
    application for flag
  331. VA 40-1330 form is
    application for headstone
  332. Acolyte is
    an alter attendant
  333. Administrator is
    appointment by court to settle estate of an intestate
  334. Executor is
    appointed in the will to carry out the provisions of the will
  335. Devise is
    inherits real estate
  336. Dentures are
    false teeth
  337. Cross is
    two plain bars at right angles
  338. Proportion of sickness
    morbidity rate
  339. Death Rate
    mortality rate
  340. Crucifix is a
    includes Corpus Christi
  341. the Mean is
    average
  342. the Median is
    middle
  343. the mode
    occurs most frequently
  344. a morgue is
    a place for the examination and holding of dead human remains
  345. mortal is
    subject to death
  346. an oration praising an individual after death
    eulogy
  347. a poem or song of praise
    elegy
  348. an inscription on a tomb
    epitaph
  349. principles or morality are
    ethics
  350. requirements as to social behaviors
    etiqutte
  351. claim for veteran's burial allowance
    VA 21-530
  352. social security statement of death by funeral director
    SSA-721
  353. claimant's form
    SSA-8
  354. application for U.S. flag for burial purposes
    VA 90-2008
  355. application for Government headstone
    VA 40-1330
  356. 1st in funeral procession
    lead car
  357. 2nd in procession
    honorary pall bearers
  358. 3rd in procession
    active pall bearers
  359. 4th in procession
    funeral coach
  360. 5th in procession
    family car
  361. cotton-like padding material
    kapok
  362. exterior finish on metal casket
    sprayed lacquer finish
  363. thin wood shavings
    excelsior
  364. rope fiber
    sisal or hemp
  365. backing material
    domet
  366. a handle that extends all the way around the casket
    stationary bar and corner
  367. any handle that is hinged
    swing bar
  368. portion of the handle through which the bar passes
    Arm
  369. part of the handle attached to the casket
    lug
  370. type of handle usually found on the ends of casket
    bail bar
  371. a gathered design made on a sewing machine, with 4 or 5 multiple needle heads
    shirred
  372. on a table containing metal corrugations and rods to form a design
    crushed
  373. a design using 2 pieces of material with padding in between
    tufted
  374. presents a smooth, tightly stretched appearance
    tailored
  375. combines tailored with another design
    semi-tailored
  376. an exterior material
    moleskin
  377. a hardwood
    Mahogany
  378. a softwood
    redwood
  379. material with a raised design
    embossed
  380. an interior material
    velvet
  381. a casket so designed as to display the deceased from the waist up, with the ogee hinged to allow the display of the interior of the casket
    half couch casket
  382. a casket so designed as to display the deceased from the hip up
    perfection half-couch
  383. sometimes called a cut-top, the head panel is hinged to the ogee
    hinged panel casket
  384. the most expensive casket manufactured, made from bronze
    Sarcophagus
  385. entire lid raised to display the deceased
    full couch casket
  386. time limit for filing for VA burial allowance
    2 yrs from date of disposition
  387. time limit for filing for SS lump sum death benefit
    2 yrs from date of death
  388. time limit for filing for US flag burial purposes
    must be issues prior to disposition
  389. time limit for filing for government headstone
    no time limit
  390. what is a covering material used on caskets
    • cotton broadcloth
    • felt
    • molskin
  391. what is lining used in caskets
    transparent Velvet
  392. what is a hardwood used in casket construction
    • birch
    • cherry
    • walnut
    • Mahogany
    • gum
  393. what is a soft wood used in casket construction
    • cedar
    • redwood
    • pine
Author
saya25
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Card Set
Mortuary Adminnistration
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