AAMI Funeral Home Directing Flashcards

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What is an Aron?

The anniversary of death.
A coffin or casket made entirely of wood. (correct)
A religious singer who assists the Rabbi.
A prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men.

What does a Menorah symbolize?

The oldest symbol in Judaism.

What does Mogen David represent?

A hexagram formed by two triangles.

Define the term Rabbi.

A teacher or ordained leader of the Jewish faith. Signup and view all the answers

What is Shabbat?

Jewish Sabbath. Signup and view all the answers

What does Shivah refer to?

7 day mourning period. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term Sholoshim.

30 day mourning period. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Shomer?

The watcher who remains with the body until burial. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tachrichim?

A hand-sewn white linen shroud. Signup and view all the answers

Define Tallith.

A prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men. Signup and view all the answers

What does Taharah refer to?

The ceremony of washing the deceased. Signup and view all the answers

What is Yahrzeit?

The anniversary of death. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Yarmulke?

A skull cap worn by men. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Yizkor mean?

A memorial service recited four times a year. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a Cantor?

A religious singer who assists the Rabbi. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chevra Kadisha?

Burial Society. Signup and view all the answers

What is El Molei Rachamin?

The last prayer of a funeral service. Signup and view all the answers

Define Hesped.

A eulogy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kever mean?

The grave. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaddish?

A prayer recited for the deceased. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kevurah mean?

Burial. Signup and view all the answers

Explain Kriah.

A symbol of grief. Signup and view all the answers

What is Levaya?

A funeral cortege. Signup and view all the answers

Define Shirma.

Watch. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hashkava?

Ceremony of the Laying Down. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Altar?

An elevated place for religious rites. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a Bishop?

The head of a territorial unit of the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Cardinal do?

An honorary title in the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Celebrant?

The officiant who celebrates Mass. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Christian burial permit?

A letter stating eligibility for funeral rites. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be Consecrated?

Blessed or made holy. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Crucifer?

One who carries the Crucifix. Signup and view all the answers

Define Crucifix.

A cross with a figure of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Deacon?

A member of the clergy below the priest. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Diocese?

A geographical grouping of parishes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elegy refer to?

A long, mournful song or poem. Signup and view all the answers

Define Epitaph.

An inscription on a grave marker. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Eucharist?

Body and Blood of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What is Final Commendation?

The final portion of the Funeral Mass. Signup and view all the answers

What does Genuflect mean?

To bend the right knee as an act of reverence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mass?

The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist. Signup and view all the answers

What does Monsignor mean?

An honorary title bestowed upon a priest. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pall?

A cloth covering placed over the casket. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Paschal Candle?

A candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass. Signup and view all the answers

What are Prayer Cards?

Cards with the name of the deceased and a prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Prayer Rail?

A kneeling rail where a mourner can pray. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rosary?

Beads and a crucifix used in prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Sanctuary?

The area containing the altar. Signup and view all the answers

Define Scapular.

A piece of cloth or medal with religious significance. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Wake Service?

A watch kept over the deceased. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Prie Dieu?

A kneeler that goes alongside the casket. Signup and view all the answers

What is Holy Water used for?

To sprinkle the casket recalling baptism. Signup and view all the answers

What are Vigil Lights?

Candles placed at the head and foot of the casket. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Acolyte?

An altar server. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Lector do?

Proclaims the Sacred Scriptures. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Eucharistic Minister?

Helps to distribute Holy Communion. Signup and view all the answers

What does INRI stand for?

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What does IHS represent?

The first three letters in the Greek word Jesus. Signup and view all the answers

Define Divine Liturgy.

Proper name for the liturgical celebration. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Icon?

Holy pictures. Signup and view all the answers

What does Iconostasis mean?

Screen that holds the icons. Signup and view all the answers

What is Parastas?

A book of worship. Signup and view all the answers

What are Royal Doors?

Doors that separate the congregation from the altar. Signup and view all the answers

Define Solea.

The open area before the altar. Signup and view all the answers

What does Trisagion refer to?

Three short services or blessings. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Synod?

Branch of the Lutheran Church. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lutheran Funeral Rite?

Liturgical Protestant Funeral Rite. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Amish Funeral Rite?

Non-liturgical funeral rites. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mormon Funeral Rite?

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints funeral ceremony. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Christian Science Funeral?

Never held at a church. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Jehovah's Witness Funeral include?

Conducted by the Elder of the Congregation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Allah refer to?

The name for God in Islam. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Imam?

The religious leader of the Islamic faith. Signup and view all the answers

What does Islam refer to?

The religion of Muslim people. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jinazah?

The funeral prayer in Islam. Signup and view all the answers

Define Koran.

The sacred scriptures of Islam. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Mohammed?

The prophet who founded Islam. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mosque?

The house of worship in Islam. Signup and view all the answers

Define Muslim.

A follower of the Islamic religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Islamic Funeral Rite?

Includes prayers and ceremonial washing of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bonze?

A Buddhist priest. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pagoda?

Where the Bonze is called. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Buddhist Funeral Rite?

Includes rice and 3 gold pieces in the mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese Buddhist Death Ritual?

Set by the Jodo Shinshu Sect. Signup and view all the answers

What do Fraternal Organizations provide?

Heighten sense of belonging. Signup and view all the answers

What do Veterans Organizations offer?

Services provided by the branch of military. Signup and view all the answers

What are Military Funerals?

Services provided by the branch the deceased served. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bar Minen mean?

A deceased male. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bat Minen mean?

A deceased female. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bimah?

The raised portion of the synagogue. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ark in a synagogue?

The focal point of the service. Signup and view all the answers

What does Avelim refer to?

A mourner in Jewish tradition. Signup and view all the answers

What does Daven mean?

To pray in Jewish custom. Signup and view all the answers

What does Niftar mean?

Deceased in Jewish context. Signup and view all the answers

Define Protestant.

Any Western Christian not adhering to Roman Catholic Faith. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Chancel?

The area about the altar. Signup and view all the answers

What is Liturgical Worship?

Prescribed order of worship with Eucharist as the central element. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Narthex?

The entryway to the church. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Nave?

The main body of the church. Signup and view all the answers

What is Non-liturgical Worship?

Form of worship centered on scripture. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jewish Funeral Terms

Aron: A wooden coffin or casket with no metal parts.
Menorah: A seven-branched candelabrum, the oldest symbol in Judaism.
Mogen David (Star of David): A hexagram symbolizing hope for Jewish people.
Rabbi: An ordained leader and teacher in Judaism.
Shabbat: Jewish Sabbath from sundown Friday to Saturday sundown.
Shivah: A seven-day mourning period starting on the burial day.
Sholoshim: A thirty-day mourning period after a death.
Shomer: A guardian who watches over the body until burial.
Tachrichim: White linen shrouds used to dress the deceased.
Tallith: A prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men during worship.
Taharah: The ritual washing of the deceased by the Chevra Kadisha.
Yahrzeit: The anniversary of a person's death.
Yarmulke/Kippah: A skull cap worn by men during Jewish rituals.
Yizkor: A memorial service held four times a year.
Chevra Kadisha: A burial society responsible for caring for the deceased.

Funeral Rituals

El Molei Rachamin: The final prayer at a Jewish funeral, asking for God's compassion.
Hesped: A eulogy honoring and reflecting on an individual's life.
Kever: The grave in which the deceased is laid to rest.
Kaddish: A prayer recited for the deceased by close relatives for eleven months.
Kevurah: The act of burial.
Kriah: A ritual tearing of clothing as a symbol of grief.
Levaya: The funeral procession accompanying the deceased.
Hashkava: The ceremony of laying down the deceased.

Christian Funeral Terms

Altar: A structure for religious offerings; traditionally significant in Christian rites.
Bishop: A church leader overseeing a geographic area.
Cardinal: An honorary title given to senior church officials.
Celebrant: The officiant leading a Catholic Mass.
Eucharist: The sacrament of Holy Communion, symbolizing thanksgiving.
Genuflect: Kneeling as a sign of respect in Christian worship.
Pall: A cloth covering placed over the casket during the service.
Prie Dieu: A kneeler used for prayer during funerals.
Rosary: A prayer aid composed of beads and a crucifix.
Wake Service: A historical vigil kept over the deceased before burial.

Specific Religious Practices

Islamic Funeral Rite: Includes washing the body, wrapping in white cloth, and immediate burial.
Buddhist Funeral Rite: Involves offerings at death to prepare the deceased for the next life, traditionally led by a Bonze.
Veterans Organizations: Conduct services similar to military funerals, providing honors.
Fraternal Organizations: Enhance community belonging, with services coordinated by funeral directors.

Additional Terms and Notes

Bar Minen/Bat Minen: Terms for deceased male and female respectively in Jewish tradition.
Daven: The act of praying in Judaism.
Liturgical vs. Non-liturgical Worship: Different worship styles in Christianity, with liturgical focusing on structured services and non-liturgical centering on scripture.
Chancel: The area around the altar, reserved for clergy.
Narthex: The entryway of a church, serving as a transition space.

This summary covers key terms, their definitions, and relevant practices for different funeral rites, focusing on Jewish, Christian, and other religious traditions.

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