FSE 2201 FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS CHAPTER 4 STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Define visitation
A scheduled time when the deceased is presented for viewing in a casket so that family
and friends may come together in an environment of mutual support to pay their last
respects to the deceased
What are some other terms for viewing?
•Visitation
•Wake
•Calling hours
Has the viewing changed over the years? How was it, if there have been changes
•Families once received friends and families from 2-5 pm and 7-10 for three days
•Now the average visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 for one day
•Some instances it is 2 hours before the funeral service
What is the continuing trend becoming for the entire funeral?
To be more reflective of the deceased's life
What are some tasks that need to be completed prior to the visitation?
•Deceased must be transferred to the funeral home and embalmed
•A funeral director will have to make arrangements with the deceased's family
•Clothing will need to be brought in by the family or purchased from the funeral home
, What is the typical floral arrangement from the spouse of deceased and where
does it typically go?
A spray, on top of the closed foot end or centered behind the open cover on a full couch
casket
What is a typical floral arrangement from the children of the deceased and where
does it typically go?
A basket or spray from the children would be be placed at the head end
What is a typical floral arrangement from the siblings of the deceased and where
does it go?
A basket or spray at the foot end
What is a typical floral arrangement from the grandchildren of the deceased and
where does it go?
A flower heart inside
Where is a flower rosary commonly placed?
Inside the casket
After determining family pieces and their proper positions, what should the next
consideration be in regards to placement of pieces?
The flower arrangements are displayed so that the colors of the flowers and ribbons
complement each other.
What should you do with flower cards?
Good procedure to retain the address card inconspicuously in the back of the
arrangement
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Define visitation
A scheduled time when the deceased is presented for viewing in a casket so that family
and friends may come together in an environment of mutual support to pay their last
respects to the deceased
What are some other terms for viewing?
•Visitation
•Wake
•Calling hours
Has the viewing changed over the years? How was it, if there have been changes
•Families once received friends and families from 2-5 pm and 7-10 for three days
•Now the average visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 for one day
•Some instances it is 2 hours before the funeral service
What is the continuing trend becoming for the entire funeral?
To be more reflective of the deceased's life
What are some tasks that need to be completed prior to the visitation?
•Deceased must be transferred to the funeral home and embalmed
•A funeral director will have to make arrangements with the deceased's family
•Clothing will need to be brought in by the family or purchased from the funeral home
, What is the typical floral arrangement from the spouse of deceased and where
does it typically go?
A spray, on top of the closed foot end or centered behind the open cover on a full couch
casket
What is a typical floral arrangement from the children of the deceased and where
does it typically go?
A basket or spray from the children would be be placed at the head end
What is a typical floral arrangement from the siblings of the deceased and where
does it go?
A basket or spray at the foot end
What is a typical floral arrangement from the grandchildren of the deceased and
where does it go?
A flower heart inside
Where is a flower rosary commonly placed?
Inside the casket
After determining family pieces and their proper positions, what should the next
consideration be in regards to placement of pieces?
The flower arrangements are displayed so that the colors of the flowers and ribbons
complement each other.
What should you do with flower cards?
Good procedure to retain the address card inconspicuously in the back of the
arrangement
