Funeral Procedures, Arrangement Conference, Pre-Need, Documentation, Direct the funeral, Post funeral follow-up, Religious funeral customs, Fraternal and Military groups, Shipping of remains, Cremation, Alternative disposition methods
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| 594096832 | Acknowledgment Cards | cards of recognition sent to friends for kindness shown to a deceased's family. | 1 | |
| 594096833 | Acolyte | an altar attendant. | 2 | |
| 594096834 | Adaptive Funeral Rite | a funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times. | 3 | |
| 594096835 | Aftercare (PostFuneral FollowUp) | those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling that come after the funeral. | 4 | |
| 594096836 | Allah | in the Islam faith, the name of God. | 5 | |
| 594096837 | Altar | 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. | 6 | |
| 594096838 | Alternative Container | an unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials. | 7 | |
| 594096839 | Apostille | certification/legalization of a document for international use (under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention). | 8 | |
| 594096840 | Archbishop | in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese. | 9 | |
| 594096841 | Aron | Hebrew word meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood, containing no metal parts. | 10 | |
| 594096842 | Arrangements Conference | the meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed. | 11 | |
| 594096843 | Artificial Grass | an imitation of grass made in mat form and used at the cemetery to cover the earth around the grave. | 12 | |
| 594096844 | At-Need Counseling | counseling with the family as they select the services and items of merchandise in completing arrangements for the funeral service of their choice when a death has occurred. | 13 | |
| 594096845 | Bishop | leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the LDS (Mormon) church, Bishop of the ward is leader of a single church. | 14 | |
| 594096846 | Bonze | the name of the Buddhist priest. | 15 | |
| 594096847 | Book of Dates | a term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body. | 16 | |
| 594096848 | Brother | in the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination. | 17 | |
| 594096849 | Brotherhood | relating to a social organization. | 18 | |
| 594096850 | Burial-Transit Permit (Disposition Permit) | a legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body. | 19 | |
| 594096851 | Canopy (Cemetery Tent) | a portable shelter used to cover the grave area during the committal. | 20 | |
| 594096852 | Cantor | a religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith. | 21 | |
| 594096853 | Cardinal | in the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church. | 22 | |
| 594096854 | Cash Advance | cash advance items may include, but are not limited to: cemetery or crematory services, pallbearers, public transportation, clergy honorarium, flowers, musicians or singers, nurses, obituary notices, gratuities, and death certificates; sometimes called an accommodation or cash disbursement. | 23 | |
| 594096855 | Casketbearer (Pallbearer) | one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service. | 24 | |
| 594096856 | Celebrant | the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. | 25 | |
| 594096857 | Cemetery | an area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies. | 26 | |
| 594096858 | Certified Copy of a Death Certificate | a legal copy of the original death certificate. | 27 | |
| 594096859 | Chancel | the portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail. | 28 | |
| 594096860 | Chapel | a building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted. | 29 | |
| 594096861 | Chaplain | a person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military, the chapel of an institution or a fraternal organization. | 30 | |
| 594096862 | Chevrah Kadìsha | Hebrew phrase meaning "Holy Society," a group of men or women from the synagogue who care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as the "washers;" in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparation for Jewish funerals. | 31 | |
| 594096863 | Christian Burial Certificate (Christian Burial Permit, Priest Lines) | a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery. | 32 | |
| 594096864 | Columbarium | a structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains. | 33 | |
| 594096865 | Committal Service | that portion of the funeral that is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies. | 34 | |
| 594096866 | Common Carrier | any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc.). | 35 | |
| 594096867 | Contemporary Funeral Rite | funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition to or as part of) the traditional ceremonies. | 36 | |
| 594096868 | Coroner | a public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths. (Also see: Medical Examiner) | 37 | |
| 594096869 | Cortege | historical reference for funeral procession. | 38 | |
| 594096870 | Cot | a portable stretcher commonly employed in an ambulance or transfer vehicle for the moving of the sick, injured, or deceased. | 39 | |
| 594096871 | Cremated Remains | the result of the reduction of a dead body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat. | 40 | |
| 594096872 | Cremation | the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort. | 41 | |
| 594096873 | Crematory (Crematorium) | a furnace or retort for cremating dead human bodies; a building that houses a retort. | 42 | |
| 594096874 | Cross | a religious emblem consisting of two plain bars that intersect at right angles to each other. | 43 | |
| 594096875 | Crucifer/Crossbearer | one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession. | 44 | |
| 594096876 | Crucifix | a cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus) on it. | 45 | |
| 594096877 | Crypt | a chamber in a mausoleum, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person. | 46 | |
| 594452097 | Deacon | a subordinate officer in a Christian church. | 47 | |
| 594452098 | Death Certificate | a legal document containing vital statistics, disposition, and final medical information pertaining to the deceased. | 48 | |
| 594452099 | Death Notice | a classified notice publicizing the death of a person and giving those details of the funeral service that the survivors wish to have published. | 49 | |
| 594452100 | Deceased | a dead human body. | 50 | |
| 594452101 | Dentures | false teeth. | 51 | |
| 594452102 | Department of Veterans Affairs or VA (previously known as VETERANS ADMINISTRATION) | a federal agency that administers Benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces. | 52 | |
| 594452103 | Diocese | in the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of Parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop. | 53 | |
| 594452104 | Direct Cremation | disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present. | 54 | |
| 594452105 | Direct Disposition | any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present. | 55 | |
| 594452106 | Dismissal | leading to an organized departure or inviting to leave. | 56 | |
| 594452107 | Divine Liturgy | liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches. | 57 | |
| 594452108 | Ecclesiastic | pertaining to the church or clergy. | 58 | |
| 594452109 | Elegy | song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation for the dead. | 59 | |
| 594452110 | Elder | in the Jehovah's Witness faith, the person who typically conducts the service. | 60 | |
| 594452111 | El Malei Rachamin | 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. | 61 | |
| 594452112 | Entombment | the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum. | 62 | |
| 594452113 | Epitaph | a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker. | 63 | |
| 594452114 | Escort | to accompany, as a leader of the procession or guardian of the group; military personnel assigned to accompany a body following an active duty death. | 64 | |
| 594452115 | Eucharist | the consecrated elements of Holy Communion. | 65 | |
| 594452116 | Eucharistic Minister | layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks. | 66 | |
| 594452117 | Eulogy | an oration praising an individual, usually after death. | 67 | |
| 594452118 | Event planning | process of planning and/or coordinating a ceremony or activity. | 68 | |
| 594452119 | Final Commendation | in the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass. | 69 | |
| 594452120 | Forwarding Remains | one of the categories required to be itemized on the GPL (if the funeral provider offers the service). This involves service of the funeral provider in the locale here death occurs and preparation for transfer to another funeral provider as selected by the family (consumer). | 70 | |
| 594452121 | Funeral Rule | requires package pricing of this service with a description of the components included. | 71 | |
| 594452122 | Fraternal | relating to a social organization. | 72 | |
| 594452123 | Funeral Service | the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present. | 73 | |
| 594452124 | Funeral Arrangements | the term applied to the completing of the service and financial details of the funeral at the time of need. | 74 | |
| 594452125 | Funeral Liturgy (Funeral Mass) | the name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church. | 75 | |
| 594452126 | Funeral Procession | the procession of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition. | 76 | |
| 594452127 | Funeral Rites | any funeral event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner. | 77 | |
| 594452128 | Funeral service | the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the body present. | 78 | |
| 594452129 | Gatha | the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service. | 79 | |
| 594452130 | General Price List (GPL) | a printed list of goods and service for sale by funeral provider with retail prices. GPL is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule. | 80 | |
| 594452131 | Genuflect | the act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility. | 81 | |
| 594452132 | Gratuity (Tip) | gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided. | 82 | |
| 594452133 | Grave | an excavation in the earth as a place for interment. | 83 | |
| 594452134 | Graveside service | a funeral service, religious or otherwise, conducted at the grave. | 84 | |
| 594452135 | Grave Straps | webbing or similar material used for lowering the casket into the grave. | 85 | |
| 594452136 | "Green" | ecologically friendly. | 86 | |
| 594452137 | Guaranteed Contract | one where the funeral home guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract plus any accruals, regardless of the cost of providing the services and merchandise at the time of the funeral. | 87 | |
| 594452138 | Hesped | in the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is a part of the funeral service. | 88 | |
| 594452139 | Holy Water | water blessed by a priest. | 89 | |
| 594452140 | Honorarium (Plural: Honoraria; Honorariums) | a nominal compensation or recognition for service performed. | 90 | |
| 594452141 | Honorary Pallbearers (Honorary Casketbearers) | friends of the family or members of an organization or group who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased. They do not Carry the casket. | 91 | |
| 594452142 | Humanist funeral | a funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation. | 92 | |
| 594452143 | Icon | in the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood. | 93 | |
| 594452144 | Iconostasîs (Iconostas, Iconostation) | in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea. | 94 | |
| 594452145 | IHS | the three letters in the Greek word for Jesus. | 95 | |
| 594452146 | Imam | in the Islamic faith, the leader of the local congregation. | 96 | |
| 594452147 | Immediate Burial | disposition of human remains by formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service. | 97 | |
| 594452148 | Informant | one who supplies the vital statistical information concerning the deceased. | 98 | |
| 594452149 | INRI | an abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews." | 99 | |
| 594452150 | Inter (Inhume) | to bury in the ground. | 100 | |
| 594452151 | Interment (Burial, Inhumement/lnhumation) | the act of placing the dead human body in the ground. | 101 | |
| 594452152 | Inurnment | the act of placing cremains in an urn. (CANA definition) act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave. | 102 | |
| 594452153 | Irrevocable Contract | a contract for future funeral services which cannot be terminated or canceled prior to the death of the beneficiary. | 103 | |
| 594452154 | Islam | the religion of Muslims (Moslems) that began at the time of Mohammed; Muslims believe that Islam stands for purity, peace, submission to God's (Allah's) will, and obedience to his laws. | 104 | |
| 594452155 | Jinazah | in the Islamic faith, the funeral or funeral prayer. | 105 | |
| 594452156 | Kaddish | 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 interment service. It is subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for eleven months. All other categories of mourners have the obligation to say the Kaddish for 30 days. | 106 | |
| 594452157 | Kever | in the Jewish faith, the grave. | 107 | |
| 594452158 | Kevurah | in the Jewish faith, the burial. | 108 | |
| 594452159 | Kin | one's relatives; referring to blood relationship (legally the surviving spouse is not kin). | 109 | |
| 594452160 | Kingdom Hall | the appropriate term for the worship facility for the Jehovah's Witnesses. | 110 | |
| 594452161 | Koran (Quran) | a holy book of the Islamic faith, revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel. | 111 | |
| 594452162 | Kriah | Hebrew word 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. | 112 | |
| 594452163 | Levaya | in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession. | 113 | |
| 594452164 | Liturgical (Eucharist-Centered) Worship | a prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element. | 114 | |
| 594452165 | Lot | a subdivision of a cemetery that consists of several grave or interment spaces. | 115 | |
| 594452166 | Lowering Device | a mechanical device used to lower a casket into the ground. | 116 | |
| 594452167 | Makura-gyo | traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may now be performed by the bonze just before funeral arrangements are made. | 117 | |
| 594452168 | Mass | the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church. | 118 | |
| 594452169 | Mass Card (Spiritual Bouquet) | a document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention. | 119 | |
| 594452170 | Mausoleum | a building containing crypts or vaults for entombment. | 120 | |
| 594452171 | Medical Examiner | a forensically trained physician whose duty is to investigate questionable or unattended deaths (has replaced the coroner in some states). | 121 | |
| 594452172 | Memorial Folder (Service Folder) | a pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements. | 122 | |
| 594452173 | Memorial Gathering | a scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death. | 123 | |
| 594452174 | Memorial Park | a cemetery, or section of a cemetery, with only flush-to-the-ground markers. | 124 | |
| 594452175 | Memorial Service | funeral rites with the body not present. | 125 | |
| 594452176 | Menorah | in the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism. | 126 | |
| 594452177 | Military escort | military personnel assigned to accompany a body following an active duty death. | 127 | |
| 594452178 | Mogen David (Star of David) | in the Jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles. May be called the Jewish Star. It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people. | 128 | |
| 594452179 | Mohammed (Muhammad) | a prophet of the Islamic religion born 571 C.E.; considered by Muslims to be God's messenger, but not worshiped or considered to be divine. | 129 | |
| 594452180 | Monsignor | an honorary title conferred upon a priest. | 130 | |
| 594452181 | Mosque (Masjid) | the local church building; contains no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments. | 131 | |
| 594452182 | Muslim (Moslem) | the name given to a member of the Islamic faith. | 132 | |
| 594452183 | Narthex (Lobby, Vestibule, Foyer) | the entry way into the funeral home or church. | 133 | |
| 594452184 | National Cemetery | a cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress for burial of veterans of military service and their eligible family members. | 134 | |
| 594452185 | Nave | the seating or auditorium section of a church. | 135 | |
| 594452186 | Niche | a recess or space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains. | 136 | |
| 594452187 | Nirvhana | the Buddhist idea of heavenly peace or Pure Land. | 137 | |
| 594452188 | Non-Guaranteed Contract | one in which the funeral home only agrees that the amount prepaid plus any accruals will be credited to the balance due. However, the price of the funeral will be whatever the current price is for the services and merchandise at the time the death occurs. | 138 | |
| 594452189 | Non-Liturgical (ScriptureCentered) Worship | a form or order of Worship which has the scripture 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. | 139 | |
| 594452190 | Obituary | a news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch. | 140 | |
| 594452191 | Obsequies | funeral rites or burial ceremonies. | 141 | |
| 594452192 | Officiant | one who conducts a religious service or ceremony. | 142 | |
| 594452193 | Outer Burial Container | any container which is designed for placement in the grave around the casket including, but not limited to, containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners. | 143 | |
| 594452194 | Pagoda | the Buddhist place of worship. | 144 | |
| 594452195 | Pall | a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket. | 145 | |
| 594452196 | Pallbearer | one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service. | 146 | |
| 594452197 | Parastas (Great Panachida) | vigil service associated with Eastern Orthodox funerals. | 147 | |
| 594452198 | Paschal Candle | in Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ. | 148 | |
| 594452199 | Pastor | one having spiritual care over a number of people. | 149 | |
| 594452200 | Perpetual Care | an arrangement made by the cemetery whereby funds are set aside, the income from which is used to maintain the cemetery plot indefinitely. | 150 | |
| 594452201 | Pope | the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. | 151 | |
| 594452202 | Prayer Card | a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death. | 152 | |
| 594452203 | Pre-funded Funeral Arrangements | those funeral arrangements made in advance of need that include provisions for funding or prepayment. | 153 | |
| 594452204 | Preplanned Funeral Arrangements | those funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment. | 154 | |
| 594452205 | Prie Dieu (Prayer Rail, Kneeler) | a kneeling rail. | 155 | |
| 594452206 | Priest | a title conferred by ordination. | 156 | |
| 594452207 | Private Carrier | those who transport only in particular instances and only for those they chose to contract with (funeral home vehicles and livery). | 157 | |
| 594452208 | Processìon/Processional | the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of a service. | 158 | |
| 594452209 | Rabbi | a teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith. | 159 | |
| 594452210 | Reader | in the Church of Christ, Scientist, one authorized to read the lessons and scripture. | 160 | |
| 594452211 | Receiving Remains | one of the categories required to be itemized on the GPL (if the funeral provider offers the service). This involves services of the funeral provider after initial services have been provided by another at the locale of death. Funeral Rule requires package pricing of this service with a description of the components included. | 161 | |
| 594452212 | Receiving Vault | a structure so designed for the temporary storage of bodies that are not to be immediately interred. | 162 | |
| 594452213 | Recession/Recessional | the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service. | 163 | |
| 594452214 | Register Book (Memorial Book) | a book signed by those attending a visitation/service. | 164 | |
| 594452215 | Retort | the burning Chamber in a crematory. | 165 | |
| 594452216 | Revocable Contract | a contract which may be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to the death of the beneficiary with a refund of the moneys paid on the contract as prescribed by state law. | 166 | |
| 594452217 | Rosary Beads | beads and a used as an aid in the recitation of prayers. | 167 | |
| 594452218 | Rosary Prayers | prayer recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service. | 168 | |
| 594452219 | Royal Doors | doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar. Only ordained clergy are to go through these doors; never cross on the solea in front of the Royal Doors. | 169 | |
| 594452220 | Rubrics | in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination. | 170 | |
| 594452221 | Sacrament of the Sick | in the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity. | 171 | |
| 594452222 | Sacred Heart | in the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture of Jesus Christ showing his radiant heart. | 172 | |
| 594452223 | Sanctuary | the part of the church about the altar, inside the chancel; (this term may also be used to describe the area of the church where people sit for the services). | 173 | |
| 594452224 | Scapular | in the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck. | 174 | |
| 594452225 | Section | the largest subdivision of a cemetery. | 175 | |
| 594452226 | Service of Encasketing | in the Buddhist faith, a service performed as a part of casketing the body. | 176 | |
| 594452227 | Sexton | one who is in charge of the cemetery; the caretaker of a church. | 177 | |
| 594452228 | Shabbat | the Jewish Sabbath; Christi begins at Sundown Friday and ends at Sundown Saturday. | 178 | |
| 594452229 | Shivah | in the Jewish faith, a seven-day mourning period. | 179 | |
| 594452230 | Sholoshim | meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; the 30-day mourning period. | 180 | |
| 594452231 | Shomer | in the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial. | 181 | |
| 594452232 | Shroud | a cloth of garment in which a dead person is wrapped or dressed for burial. | 182 | |
| 594452233 | Sign of the Cross | a symbolic sign of the Cross; made with the right hand. | 183 | |
| 594452234 | Sister (Nun) | in the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. | 184 | |
| 594452235 | Social Security Administration | a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirement, survivors/insurance, disability, health insurance, and death. | 185 | |
| 594452236 | Solea | in the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the altar. | 186 | |
| 594452237 | Survivor(s) | one who outlives another person or lives through an event. | 187 | |
| 594452238 | Synagogue | a place of religious worship in the Jewish faith; may also be referred to as Temple. | 188 | |
| 594452239 | Tachrichim | a hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed. | 189 | |
| 594452240 | Taharah | in the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the deceased before the burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha. | 190 | |
| 594452241 | Tallith | a prayer shawl worn by men during the Morning Prayer service in the Jewish faith. | 191 | |
| 594452242 | Tehillim | 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. | 192 | |
| 594452243 | Temple Ordinances | ceremonial instructions of the Mormon Church, given only within a Temple to worthy members of the sect. | 193 | |
| 594452244 | Third Party Contracts | contracts which involve the funeral director/funeral home because the family being served has contracted with someone else (a third party) for services or merchandise also available from the funeral home i.e. caskets, vaults, urns, preneed insurance, etc. | 194 | |
| 594452245 | Tomb | a general term designating those places suitable for the reception of a dead human body. | 195 | |
| 594452246 | Transepts | wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services. | 196 | |
| 594452247 | Transfer of Remains (Removal, First Call) | the moving of the dead human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place. | 197 | |
| 594452248 | Transfer Vehicle | the automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed dead human body from the place of death to the mortuary. | 198 | |
| 594452249 | Trisagion | in the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite. | 199 | |
| 594452250 | Trust Account | account established by one individual to be held for the benefit of another; creates a fiduciary responsibility (as a method of payment of funeral expenses). Money paid to a funeral home for future services is placed in an account with the funeral home as trustee for the benefit of another. | 200 | |
| 594452251 | Vestments | ritual garments worn by the clergy. | 201 | |
| 594452252 | Veteran | one who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces and who is no longer an active member of the armed forces. | 202 | |
| 594452253 | Vigil Lights | in the Roman Catholic faith, a set of two candles that may be placed one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during the visitation period. | 203 | |
| 594452254 | Visitation (Calling Hours, Visiting Hours) | time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respects to the deceased prior to the funeral service. | 204 | |
| 594452255 | Vital Statistics | the collection, tabulation, and interpretation of data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness, and death. | 205 | |
| 594452256 | Wake | historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all-night vigil. | 206 | |
| 594452257 | Wake Service (Vigil Service/Rosary Service) | in the Roman Catholic faith, a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral home the evening before the Funeral Mass. | 207 | |
| 594452258 | Words of Appreciation | a brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service. | 208 | |
| 594452259 | Yahrzeit | in the Jewish faith, the anniversary of the death. | 209 | |
| 594452260 | Yarmulke (Kippah, Yamaka) | in the Jewish faith, the skullcap worn by the men at temple services and funeral services. | 210 | |
| 594452261 | Yizkor | in the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year. | 211 |
