AAMI - Funeral Home Directing 1 Comprehensive Review Exam Questions with
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Terms in this set (380)
Pre-need Funeral Arrangements Arrangements which are made prior to need; no one has died.
At-need Funeral Arrangements Arrangements made at the time of need; a death has occurred.
Services provided by the funeral service organization that
Post-need Services occur after final disposition, sometimes called after care
or follow-up services; are often psychological or
commercial.
The cessation of all physical life characterized by the
Death
absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability.
Prelude Music that occurs before the funeral service begins.
Postlude Music that occurs after the funeral service has ended.
Processional Brings the family into the house of worship.
Recessional Marks the departure of the family from the house of worship.
This concept maintains that there are certain aspects to
Cultural universal
death that are common to all cultures.
1. Announcement of the death
2. Care for the deceased person
Aspects of Cultural Universal
3. Some form of ceremony (memorialization)
4. An acceptable method of disposal
Highlights the deceased's contribution to the community
Obituary
as well as the personal family loss; we help the family
compose this.
Religious Purpose Affirmation of faith; a system of beliefs.
, 1. Ritualactions
2. Overt conduct
System of beliefs are
3. Sacred scriptures
composed of
4. Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose To provide a focal point for giving meaning to life and to death;
analytical response.
The funeral as a social institution is an outgrowth of religion.
Sociological Purpose Social needs are met by a disposal of the body, affirming
the dignity of the deceased in the community, and
allowing for the community expression of concern for
the bereaved family.
The bereaved family can better adjust to life by having a
Psychological Purpose
funeral service for the deceased.
1. Normal expression of emotion through crying
2. Freedom to verbalize feelings
3. Support is provided by friends and family
Individual needs of the family 4. Emphasizes the reality of death
5. Cermony provides spiritual support
are met in which ways?
6. Comfort is provided by the beauty of the funeral
7. Allows for self-denial as an expression of guilt.
Viewing the deceased establishes the reality of death.
8.
Transference A displacement of feelings.
Phrases to avoid when Good Morning, good afternoon, good evening
addressing the family of the
deceased
1. Name of the deceased
2. Location of the deceased
What information should be
3. Name, telephone number and relationship or authority of the
obtained on notification of person calling
death 4. Name of attending physician
Has the physician or coroner or medical examiner been notified?
5.
An elected public official who investigates
Coroner questionable and unattended deaths. May or may not
be a medical doctor. When not a medical doctor they
must work in collaboration with an MD to certify the
cause of death.
A forensically trained physician who investigates
Medical Examiner
questionable and unattended deaths; always an MD.
100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual Exam) 2025\2026
Terms in this set (380)
Pre-need Funeral Arrangements Arrangements which are made prior to need; no one has died.
At-need Funeral Arrangements Arrangements made at the time of need; a death has occurred.
Services provided by the funeral service organization that
Post-need Services occur after final disposition, sometimes called after care
or follow-up services; are often psychological or
commercial.
The cessation of all physical life characterized by the
Death
absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability.
Prelude Music that occurs before the funeral service begins.
Postlude Music that occurs after the funeral service has ended.
Processional Brings the family into the house of worship.
Recessional Marks the departure of the family from the house of worship.
This concept maintains that there are certain aspects to
Cultural universal
death that are common to all cultures.
1. Announcement of the death
2. Care for the deceased person
Aspects of Cultural Universal
3. Some form of ceremony (memorialization)
4. An acceptable method of disposal
Highlights the deceased's contribution to the community
Obituary
as well as the personal family loss; we help the family
compose this.
Religious Purpose Affirmation of faith; a system of beliefs.
, 1. Ritualactions
2. Overt conduct
System of beliefs are
3. Sacred scriptures
composed of
4. Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose To provide a focal point for giving meaning to life and to death;
analytical response.
The funeral as a social institution is an outgrowth of religion.
Sociological Purpose Social needs are met by a disposal of the body, affirming
the dignity of the deceased in the community, and
allowing for the community expression of concern for
the bereaved family.
The bereaved family can better adjust to life by having a
Psychological Purpose
funeral service for the deceased.
1. Normal expression of emotion through crying
2. Freedom to verbalize feelings
3. Support is provided by friends and family
Individual needs of the family 4. Emphasizes the reality of death
5. Cermony provides spiritual support
are met in which ways?
6. Comfort is provided by the beauty of the funeral
7. Allows for self-denial as an expression of guilt.
Viewing the deceased establishes the reality of death.
8.
Transference A displacement of feelings.
Phrases to avoid when Good Morning, good afternoon, good evening
addressing the family of the
deceased
1. Name of the deceased
2. Location of the deceased
What information should be
3. Name, telephone number and relationship or authority of the
obtained on notification of person calling
death 4. Name of attending physician
Has the physician or coroner or medical examiner been notified?
5.
An elected public official who investigates
Coroner questionable and unattended deaths. May or may not
be a medical doctor. When not a medical doctor they
must work in collaboration with an MD to certify the
cause of death.
A forensically trained physician who investigates
Medical Examiner
questionable and unattended deaths; always an MD.
