-
98% of the notification of death comes to the funeral home by means of
the telephone
-
What is a burial-transit permit NOT needed for
Catholic Burial mass
-
the proper word which means the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum is
entombment
-
a container for cremation is called
an urn
-
the holy book of the Islam faith is the
koran
-
the person who usually makes the notification of death to the funeral home is the
member of the family
-
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
-
what is NOT a function of the American Board of Funeral Service Education
Administer the National Board Exam
-
an obituary can best be defined as
a brief biographical sketch of a person's life
-
the death certificate does not contain what
religious affiliation
-
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
-
when a person dies at home w/o medical attention, an official inquiry is made by the
coroner
-
the N.F.D.A. "Code of Ethics" is based upon
the Golden Rule
-
the committal service is usually held at the
graveside
-
who has the preference to receive the burial flag for a deceased veteran
- 1) father
- 2) mother
- 3) siblings
- 4) grandfather
-
the part of a handle of a casket bearer grasps to lift the casket is called the
bar
-
tailored is a style of casket
interior
-
Extra sizes of caskets increase for each extra
two inches
-
the base molding is a part of a casket
shell
-
when the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket it is said to be
tailored
-
a wood state casket labeled 6/6XXX would measure in length, 6 feet, 6 inches, and in width
28 nches
-
a casket which has sides that are vertical, or at right angles to the bottom is called
a state casket
-
A non-movable handle that extends all the way around the casket is called a
stationary bar
-
a method of pricing which places a price on three separate items of service such as casket, facilities and automobiles is called
fuctional
-
a procedure which creates a ttl price for service and casket is called
unit
-
a pricing procedure which places a price on each and every item of service and merchandise is called
itemization
-
a procedure which places a separate price on casket and a separate price on service fee is called
bi-unit
-
methods of figuring a formula price are
-
what is a source of expense in the funeral business
salaries
-
what is a disadvantage of itemized pricing
Possible elimination of certain items of service resulting in loss of overhead recovery
-
what is a source of income in the funeral business
non-formula service
-
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
-
what is an advantage of bi-unit pricing method
places realistic value on the casket
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
a gathered type of casket interior made on a sewing machine with a multiple # of needles is called
shirred
-
the metal used in the shell of a 20 gauge steel casket would be
1/20 inch thick
-
a metal or concrete enclosure designed to protect the casket is called
vault
-
the crown and ogee are part of the casket
shell
-
the part of the handle which is attached to the casket is the
lug
-
a burial vault which is closed by placing the done over the base is called a (an)
air seal
-
the length of a standard adult wood is
6/3
-
the length of a standard adult metal is
6/6
-
the efficient utilization and adequate regulation of all revenue, expenditures and capital rights is
finance management
-
the achieving of economical, orderly ,and adequate distribution of products and services is
marketing management
-
the planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling of office work is
office management
-
the obtaining and maintaining of a satisfactory and satisfied workforce is
personnel management
-
the obtaining and maintaining of adequate work space and funeral equipment
facilities management
-
what is the principal interest group for all funeral service personnel
National Funeral Directors Association
-
the portion of the funeral home which contains caskets and other funeral merchandise displayed for sale is the
selection room
-
a monument erected to the memory of the dead, with he dead human body not present is
a cenotaph
-
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
-
the act of placing a dead human body in grave is called
interment
-
one who is lacking the necessities of life is said to be
indigent
-
the dissecting of a remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death is
a necropsy
-
a device upon which caskets are placed one on top of the other for display is known as a
casket rack
-
a man who has lost his spouse be death is
a widower
-
the individual who supplies the statistical data concerning the deceased at the funeral arrangement conference is the
informent
-
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
-
a crepe badge or floral design placed on the door indicating the death of an individual is a
door badge
-
an area set aside in a cemetery for several grave spaces, usually containing two, four or six grave spaces is a
lot
-
the distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling performance to accomplish established objectives is
management
-
what actions is improper, regarding the U.S flag used in military funeral service?
Lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran
-
a gasket sealed container used as either a insert into a casket or as a shipping case is
a Ziegler case
-
a Jewish term for the anniversary of death is
yarhzeit
-
birch is used in casket construction to manufacture
solid wood casket
-
corrugated fiberboard is a material used in casket shell construction that is classified as
a wood by -product
-
the process of coating ferrous metals with zinc is
galvanizing
-
what types of cloth covered exterior has raised designs above the surface of the material
Embossed
-
the rubber gasket used on sealer casket is generally compressed btwn the rim flange and the
top body molding flange
-
an example of a lining material used in casket construction is
linen weave
-
an example of backing material used in casket construction is
masselin
-
an example of a padding material used in casket construction is
shredded paper
-
the part of the casket hardware that cove the exposed ends of the bar is the
tip
-
the thickness of a ferrous metal casket is measured in
gauge
-
the body of the casket includes the
base molding
-
in the construction of swing bar hardware, the arm attached the bar to the
lug
-
the rim is part of the casket
cap
-
the thickness of a non-ferrous metal casket is measured in
ounces per square foot
-
the component part of the throw that throw that hangs down into the body of the casket is the
apron
-
a transfer container which consists of a wooden tray with a corrugated covering for the casket is known as
an air tray
-
an eigh-sided casket is referred to as
an octagon casket
-
an outer enclose which entraps air via its dome shaped construction uses what closure methods
air seal
-
the suggested volume of containers used for cremated bodies is
200 cubic inches
-
a casket in which the side are vertical or at right angles to the casket bottom is
a state casket
-
adult casket normally increase in length by
3 inches increment
-
what is an example of a grave liner
sectional
-
the jewish term for a seven day mourning period that begins on the day of burial is
shivah
-
in the jewish faith, the skull cap worn by the men at temple and funeral services is a
kippah
-
the jewish term for the 30 day mourning period is
sholoshim
-
one who is authorized to read the lessons and scripture in a Christian Science Church is the
reader
-
what is not used to identify the room in a funeral home where a remains lies in state
resting room
-
the time limit for filing for the SS Lump Sum Death Benefit payment is
2 years from the date of death
-
the time limit for filing for the VA "application for burial Benefits" is
2 years from the date of cremation or permanent burial
-
a religious singer who assists a rabbi is a
Cantor
-
one who carries the casket during the funeral service is
a casketbearer
-
the portion of the funeral service which is conducted at the place of disposition is the
committal service
-
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
-
the icon is associated with the
Orthodox jewish unreal rite
-
architecturally, in the liturgical Protestant church, the part of the church containing the altar is the
sancturay
-
what is being used when the funeral director does not remain in the selection room throw-out the selection process
indirect presentation
-
a procedure that shows separately the price of the service to be rendered and the price of the casket
bi-unit pricing
-
a procedure by which charges are broken down into several major components is
functional pricing
-
a procedure by which each and every function and item of merchandise is priced separately is
itemized pricing
-
a procedure which creates one total package for both services and merchandise is
unit pricing
-
if the family requests that the casket be open in the church during the actual funeral service, the funeral director should
consult the clergy
-
the entry way into the church proper is the
narthex
-
the middle sale when sales for a given period of times are arranged in order of their increasing value is the
median sale
-
the grouping of 3 or 4 caskets used to educate the selecting clientele in casket construction is
educational grouping
-
the purchasing, pricing, display and sale of merchandise items specific to the funeral service is
funeral merchandising
-
Most infant casket increase in length in increments of
6 inches
-
The term meaning the ending portion of a Catholic funeral mass is
libera
-
a dignity conferred upon Roman Catholic bishops and/or priests making them "princes of the church" is known as the station of
cardinal
-
the seating or auditorium section of the church is the
nave
-
the first letters for the Greek word for Jesus are
I H S
-
The Jewish term for a funeral cortege is
levaya
-
Stated directions in the Liturgical Protestant church regarding church practices and procedures are
rubrics
-
A holy picture in the Orthodox church is
an icon
-
The Christian Burial Permit is issued by the
Catholic Church
-
who receives the flag of a deceased veteran if there is no surviving spouse
Child of the deceased
-
a casket constructed of cherry is a
solid wood casket
-
what may be utilized during the Roman Catholic funeral rite
Sacred heart
-
who could not be buried in a national cemetery
Parents of any member of the armed forces
-
the prie dieu in the Roman Catholic church signifies
a kneeling bench or rail
-
Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic faith is known as
a Protestant
-
an honorary title conferred upon Roman Catholic priests is
monsignor
-
a crucifer in the Roman Catholic church is
a person who carries the crucifix in an ecclesiastical procession
-
When used, the Mogen david is paced
at the foot of the casket
-
in the funeral procession, the family car should be placed
directly after the funeral coach
-
the sum of a group of sales figures divided by the # of units is know as the
average sale
-
The head of the Roman Catholic church is the
Pope
-
The act of placing the remains in a mausoleum crypt is
entombment
-
the total of all sales divided by the # of sales is known as the
Mean sale
-
An interior material found in casket that has a smooth shiny face and is dull on the back is
satin
-
the practitioner is the officiant of the
Christian Science funeral rite
-
The rosary service is usually held the night before
the Roman Catholic funeral rite
-
Music played before a funeral service is the
prelude
-
what is a lining material that is used in casket construction
Crepe
-
a commemorative inscription on tomb or monument is
an epitaph
-
wood that has been shredded into spaghetti like strings or thin shavings is
excelsior
-
Embalming is usually not practiced by the
Orthodox Jewish faith
-
A price determination method whereby the casket cost is multiplied by a constant factor describes
fixed multiple pricing
-
the place about the alter of a church that encloses the clergy and other officials is the
Chancel
-
a type of casket interior style in which the casket material is drawn together, in parallel fashion, with a specific sewing process
shirred
-
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
-
the # od sheets of ferrous metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness is the
gauge
-
a legal document containing vital statistics, disposition and final medical information pertaining to the deceased is the
death certificate
-
the largest expense for a funeral home is
salaries
-
a burial vault which is sealed by placing a dome over the base is
an air seal burial vault
-
the document that can be procured when the completed death certificate is filed is the
burial-transit permit
-
a place to which remains are removed pending identification by relatives is the
morgue
-
what is the Jewish term for a tasseled shawl worn by men during prayer services
Tallith
-
the one who carries a cross in an ecclesiastical procession is the
crossbearer
-
the head of a Roman Catholic diocese is a
Bishop
-
the Orthodox Jewish funeral may be held
in the funeral home chapel
-
the Orthodox funeral is held
with the casket open during the service
-
an alloy of copper, tin and sometimes zinc is
bronze
-
what religions places restrictions on the removal of their dead
Orthodox Jewish
-
The founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist was
Mary Baker Eddy
-
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
-
what would lead the processional and recessional in a non-liturgical protestant funeral service
Officiant
-
what would lead a liturgical protestant funeral procession
crucifer
-
what religions does not permit the use of candles, cross, or crucifix in their funeral service
Mormon
-
the wedged shaped portion of the cap of a casket at each end of the crown is the
pie
-
the trisagion is associated with what religious funeral rites
Orthodox
-
the priest leads the processional and recessional for what funeral rite
Orthodox
-
a solid screen, cover with icons, at the fornt of the Orthodox church is the
iconostasis
-
the officiant for the Christian Science funeral service is the
Practitioner
-
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
-
the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial by the Chevra Kaddisha is the
taharah
-
another name for the ogee of the casket of the casket shell is
rim
-
the part of the casket interior which folds out over the top body molding for aesthetic purposes is the
extendover
-
what is not a material used in the construction of a burial vault
Zinc
-
what is considered a source of income for a funeral home
Sales of burial clothing
-
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
-
a division of the total into four intervals, each one representing one-fourth of the total is known as a
quartile
-
what individuals cannot certify the cause of death on a death certificate
chiropractor
-
the Jewish eulogy is known as
hesped
-
in the funeral procession to the cemetery, the casket bearers should
precede the funeral coach
-
what is the minimum # of people required to conduct an American Legion funeral service
21
-
an exterior finish in what casket surface is coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries is
a crinkled finish
-
what religions uses temple clothing
church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
-
Paschal candles are used in the
Roman Catholic faith
-
what is an example of a cash advance
public transportation
-
what would be a nonsectarian funeral rite
American Legion
-
what terms refers to the completing of the service and financial details of a funeral
funeral arrangements
-
funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment are
preplanned funeral arrangements
-
what statements regarding the pall is false
it can be placed on top of the American Flag
-
the vestibule of the church is located
at the entry way of the church
-
the officiant of a Christian Science funeral is called the
reader
-
the focal point in the strict liturgical church is
a cross
-
a component part of the casket handle is the
ear
-
the width of oversize caskets are indicated by "X's" and each X indicates in width by
2"
-
if a manufacturer's standard metal casket is 23' wide, what would the width of a XXX
29"
-
all ferrous metals used in casket construction contains
iron
-
a material primarily used as a backing material in the construction of caskets is
fiberboard
-
a non-movable consisting of lug only is
a bail handle
-
the main purpose of grave liners is to provide
support from the earth load
-
it is recommended that a casket selection room carry a maximum of
30 caskets
-
what is not a part of the pre-selection room procedures
Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each unit
-
crushed is known as a casket
interior style
-
Vaults are
measured by inside dimensions
-
Masselin is a casket
backing material
-
a casket that is completely sealed by fusion or soldering is
hemetically sealed
-
what is appropriate for casket placement in the liturgical church
it may be parallel or at right angles to the altar
-
a news item announcing the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch is
an obituary
-
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
-
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
-
what is restricted in their casket selection, due to their religious belief
Orthodox Jewish
-
the part of the casket handle that is grasped by the casketbearers is the
bar
-
the base molding is part of the casket
shell
-
when the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket it is said to be
tailored
-
an exterior casket finish created when the base metal is coated by another metal via an electrolytic process is
plated
-
the part of the handle that is attached to the body of the casket is the
lug
-
what is the officiant at a funeral service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Speaker
-
what would not be provided for a deceased Catholic's rosary service
Prayer Shawl
-
the SS lump sum death benefit would be paid to which individuals
the spouse of the deceased
-
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
-
an ecclesiastic attached to the chapel of a military unit is known as a
Chaplain
-
the candle which is placed btwn the casket and the alter during a Roman Catholic funeral mass is the
paschal candle
-
a cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress is called
a National Cemetery
-
the type of lighting used in a funeral home that reflects off the ceiling is
indirect lighting
-
the preferred location of the selection room is the
main level of the funeral home
-
a case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape describes a
coffin
-
a galvanized finish is applied to
steel burial vaults for protection
-
An example of a transfer container is
a wood box
-
a component part of the casket hardware is the
corner
-
a type of exterior covering used on caskets is
moleskin
-
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
-
velvet is a type of casket
lining material
-
when taking information about a death over the telephone, the funeral director should
speak as loud as possible
-
an underground cemetery of room or galleries with recesses for burial puposes defines
catacombs
-
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
-
the lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket is known as the
apron
-
when a person dies at home w/o medical attention an official inquiry will be made by the
coroner
-
what is not a hardwood used in casket construction
redwood
-
a casket designed to display the deceased from head to foot is a
perfection full couch casket
-
who leads the processional and recessional of a non-liturgical protestant funeral service
Clergyman
-
the open area before the alter in the Orthodox church is the
solea
-
all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to
a flag
-
what has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits
Marker
-
Eligibility for the SS lump-sum death benefit is measured by
how many quarters of coverage the deceased had accumulated
-
what could be a part of a Roman Catholic funeral rite
Sacred heart
-
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
-
what weights are commonly used in the construction of copper caskets
32 - 48oz
-
burial garment
specifically designed clothing for dead human remains
-
canopy
a portable shelter employed to cover the grave the grave area during the committal service
-
cross
an emblem of the church consisting of two or more intersecting plain bars
-
grave marker
a temporary or permanent means for identification and/or memorialization at the grave
-
-
casket piece
a floral arrangement placed on the casket as supplied by the family, friends or funeral home
-
casket coach
specially designed motor vehicle for transporting casketed human remains
-
Mass Cards
a document evidencing the offering of a mass for specific intention
-
crucifix
a cross with the image of he body of Christ superimposed
-
Pall
a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket
-
Casket veil
a transparent net which may be used to cover the open casket
-
church truck
a collapsible catafalque employed for services in the church or home
-
memorial folders
a pamphlet made available giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements
-
candelabrum
a large ornamental candlestick holder with several branches
-
Door Badge
a floral design placed on the door indicating death
-
gross profit
excess of selling price over cost of goods
-
Promotion
source of expense
-
Itemized Pricing
Possible elimination of certain items of service
-
Professional Responsibilities
Counselor and advisor
-
Outside Enclosure
source of income
-
Functional Pricing
Places Pricing on 1. Casket, 2. Service Fee, 3.Facilities, 4. Automobiles
-
Business Responsibilities
To know costs, income and expense
-
Bi-unit Pricing
Places emphasis on professional services
-
Net Profit
Selling priceless the sum of cost of operations and cost of merchandise
-
Unit Price
May exaggerate the value that is placed on the casket
-
Average
Sum of a group of figures divided by the number of units
-
Service
Funeral director's "products'
-
Predetermined price
formula service
-
graveside service
non-formula service
-
Personal
large overhead items
-
Burial-transit permit
procured when the completed death certificate is filed
-
fetal death certificate
20 week gestation period
-
first call form
among other information, it should contain the name and phone # of the person calling
-
Clergyman's Record
may be used by the minister for the eulogy
-
memorial book (register book)
contains signatures of persons attending the funeral
-
Application for headstone
VA-40-1330
-
Application for Veteran's burial allowance
21 - 530
-
Statement of Death by the Funeral Director
SSA-721
-
Application for lump sum death payment
SSA-8
-
Application for Flag
90-2008
-
budget
an estimate of income and expense for the ensuing yr
-
merchandising
the business of buying and selling
-
Gross Profit
the excess of selling price over cost of merchandise
-
Ne Profit
Selling price less the sum of cost of operation and the cost of merchandise
-
Overhead
total sum of operational cost
-
Non-formula pricing
less than complete funeral service
-
Bi-unit pricing
service fee, casket cost
-
Functional pricing
casket, services, facilities, automobiles
-
Itemized Pricing
each items priced separately
-
formula pricing
unit, bi-unit, function
-
-
-
Catholic leader is
Priest
-
Christian scientist leader is
Reader
-
Lutheran leader is
Pastor
-
the founder of Christian scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
-
Founder of the Lutheran Church
Martin Luther
-
Founder of the Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
-
What type of disposition does the Orthodox Jewish faith wont allow
does not allow cremation
-
what type of disposition does the Roman Catholic church allow
allows cremation
-
-
Chevra
is the Holy Brotherhood
-
-
Tachrichim is a type of
shroud
-
an American Legion Funeral
requires 21 men
-
Amaranth is
A dark red or purple flower
-
Massonic Funeral requires a
lambskin apron
-
Knights of Columbus has
no special funeral ceremony
-
a Military Funeral
Must be requested by the family
-
in the Jewish faith the Sholoshim is
the 30 day mourning period
-
in the Jewish Faith Shiva is
7 day mourning period
-
Chevra is
Holy brotherhood
-
as part of the Jewish Faith Shabbat is
form sundown Friday, until sundown Saturday
-
what does the Mogen David symbolize
a symbol of hope for the Jewish ppl
-
Cantor is a type of
Chant hymns
-
An Icon is
a holy picture
-
Trisagion is what type of service
a short service in funeral home prior to church service
-
Iconostasis is here in the church
a partition behind which the alter is located
-
Solea
placement of casket in Greek Orthodox Church
-
SSA-8 Form is
application for lump sum death payment
-
SSA-721 Form is
statement of death and burial expense by funeral director
-
VA 21-530 form is
includes application for plot-interment allowance
-
VA 90-2008 form is
application for flag
-
VA 40-1330 form is
application for headstone
-
Acolyte is
an alter attendant
-
Administrator is
appointment by court to settle estate of an intestate
-
Executor is
appointed in the will to carry out the provisions of the will
-
Devise is
inherits real estate
-
-
Cross is
two plain bars at right angles
-
Proportion of sickness
morbidity rate
-
Death Rate
mortality rate
-
Crucifix is a
includes Corpus Christi
-
-
-
the mode
occurs most frequently
-
a morgue is
a place for the examination and holding of dead human remains
-
mortal is
subject to death
-
an oration praising an individual after death
eulogy
-
a poem or song of praise
elegy
-
an inscription on a tomb
epitaph
-
principles or morality are
ethics
-
requirements as to social behaviors
etiqutte
-
claim for veteran's burial allowance
VA 21-530
-
social security statement of death by funeral director
SSA-721
-
-
application for U.S. flag for burial purposes
VA 90-2008
-
application for Government headstone
VA 40-1330
-
1st in funeral procession
lead car
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2nd in procession
honorary pall bearers
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3rd in procession
active pall bearers
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4th in procession
funeral coach
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5th in procession
family car
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cotton-like padding material
kapok
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exterior finish on metal casket
sprayed lacquer finish
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thin wood shavings
excelsior
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a handle that extends all the way around the casket
stationary bar and corner
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any handle that is hinged
swing bar
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portion of the handle through which the bar passes
Arm
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part of the handle attached to the casket
lug
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type of handle usually found on the ends of casket
bail bar
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a gathered design made on a sewing machine, with 4 or 5 multiple needle heads
shirred
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on a table containing metal corrugations and rods to form a design
crushed
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a design using 2 pieces of material with padding in between
tufted
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presents a smooth, tightly stretched appearance
tailored
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combines tailored with another design
semi-tailored
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an exterior material
moleskin
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material with a raised design
embossed
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an interior material
velvet
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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
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a casket so designed as to display the deceased from the hip up
perfection half-couch
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sometimes called a cut-top, the head panel is hinged to the ogee
hinged panel casket
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the most expensive casket manufactured, made from bronze
Sarcophagus
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entire lid raised to display the deceased
full couch casket
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time limit for filing for VA burial allowance
2 yrs from date of disposition
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time limit for filing for SS lump sum death benefit
2 yrs from date of death
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time limit for filing for US flag burial purposes
must be issues prior to disposition
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time limit for filing for government headstone
no time limit
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what is a covering material used on caskets
- cotton broadcloth
- felt
- molskin
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what is lining used in caskets
transparent Velvet
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what is a hardwood used in casket construction
- birch
- cherry
- walnut
- Mahogany
- gum
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what is a soft wood used in casket construction
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