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What was the original purpose of using flowers and candles in funerals?
What was the original purpose of using flowers and candles in funerals?
- to provide light
- to guide the deceased to heaven
- to mask unpleasant smells (correct)
- to symbolize eternal life
When was the word 'funeral' first used?
When was the word 'funeral' first used?
- Roman Times
- 1300s (correct)
- 1800s
- 20th Century
What was the original purpose of holding wakes?
What was the original purpose of holding wakes?
- to allow family to gather
- to pray over the deceased
- to introduce the widow to new suitors
- in case the deceased returned to life (correct)
When was the first obituary published?
When was the first obituary published?
Cremating an average-sized person produces 532 pounds of CO2, which is the same as driving a car for _____ miles.
Cremating an average-sized person produces 532 pounds of CO2, which is the same as driving a car for _____ miles.
Approximately ____ burials are conducted annually at Arlington National Cemetery.
Approximately ____ burials are conducted annually at Arlington National Cemetery.
Throughout early modern times, and up until at least the mid 19th century, it was a common belief that _______________ could cure all kinds of illnesses, ranging from cancer and goiters to skin conditions.
Throughout early modern times, and up until at least the mid 19th century, it was a common belief that _______________ could cure all kinds of illnesses, ranging from cancer and goiters to skin conditions.
President Andrew Jackson’s _____ had to be removed from his funeral for shouting obscenities at mourners.
President Andrew Jackson’s _____ had to be removed from his funeral for shouting obscenities at mourners.
In 1889, Funeral Director, Almon Strowger, earned his place in history with what revolutionary new invention?
In 1889, Funeral Director, Almon Strowger, earned his place in history with what revolutionary new invention?
What word was first published in 1895 in The Embalmers Monthly as a suggestion to replace the word ‘undertaker.’
What word was first published in 1895 in The Embalmers Monthly as a suggestion to replace the word ‘undertaker.’
In 1878, a ______ was introduced as a way to ward off grave robbers.
In 1878, a ______ was introduced as a way to ward off grave robbers.
American Patriot, Paul Revere, was the first person to identify a body through ________.
American Patriot, Paul Revere, was the first person to identify a body through ________.
The first _______ on record were made to funeral homes.
The first _______ on record were made to funeral homes.
Flashcards
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris
