Question 1

In order not to risk upsetting mourners, cemetery personnel in contemporary American society usually include mourners in

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Cemetery personnel typically handle these tasks themselves to maintain a respectful and professional environment, minimizing the emotional burden on mourners.

Question 2

Sloane has said that the most remarkable changes in the American cemetery industry in the last 40 years have included

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Sloane has specifically mentioned the resurgence of entombment as an important change in the American cemetery industry in the last 40 years. There is no mention of a decline in cremation or absence of alternatives to earth burial. Therefore, options B, C, D, and E can be eliminated.

Question 3

Disposition of the body in contemporary American society is most often governed by

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Disposition of the body in contemporary American society is most often determined by social custom. While religious beliefs and philosophical convictions may play a role in individual decisions, the majority of society follows traditional practices such as burial in a cemetery or cremation. Federal laws provide regulations for handling of human remains, but they do not dictate the final disposition.

Question 4

For those who wish to donate their bodies for teaching or research purposes,

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Arrangements must be made well ahead of time to ensure that the organization or institution accepting the donation can make proper arrangements for the body.

Question 5

Research on funeral practices in American has shown

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The research has found broad public regard for the comfort these funeral practices provide, indicating that they are generally viewed positively.

Question 6

After the death of a loved one, disintegration can occur at

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Disintegration can occur at all levels - social, familial, and individual - after the death of a loved one. The loss can lead to estrangement from friends and community, rifts within the family unit, and personal struggles with grief and emotions.

Question 7

Disposing of the body in ways that contribute to realization of the implications of death is assisted through

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Funeral practices are specifically designed to help individuals and communities acknowledge and process the implications of death, often through rituals and ceremonies that honor the deceased.

Question 8

The most common form of body disposal in the United States is

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Question 9

A memorial service is

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A memorial service is a ritual that typically occurs after the death and without the presence of the body, making choice C the correct answer. It is a gathering to remember and honor the person who has passed away, often through speeches, readings, and music. This is different from activities that involve disposing of the body (choice A), a ceremony at the cemetery (choice B), or embalming (choice D).

Question 10

Roadside memorials are most often used by bereaved persons

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Roadside memorials are typically used to mark the site of a loved one's death and create a sense of sacredness or remembrance at that location. They are not typically used as warnings or to note the slow death of an elderly person.

Question 11

Another term for the task of "making real" the implications of death for survivors through funeral and memorial ritual is

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Question 12

Funeral practices are intended to assist bereaved persons and society by

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Funeral practices serve multiple functions, including assisting in the reintegration of the bereaved into society, contributing to the realization of the implications of death, and disposing of the body in appropriate ways. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 13

Issues involved in making real the implications of death are concerned primarily with taking leave of

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Making real the implications of death involves accepting that the person is no longer alive, and thus taking leave of the person. While the body, funeral service, cemetery, and survivors may also be involved in the mourning process, they are secondary to the primary issue of accepting the reality of the person's death.

Question 14

Funeral and memorial practices in the United States have been criticized for being

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Funeral and memorial practices in the United States have been criticized for being lavish and expensive, a form of fantasized flight from reality, and sometimes seen as useless and repugnant, thus all options are applicable.

Question 15

Embalming as it is practiced in our society

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Embalming slows decay of bodily tissues, but it does not achieve permanent preservation of bodily tissues, is not mandated for all dead bodies by federal regulation, is not universally experienced in all parts of the world, and is not required if a body is to be transported on a common carrier.

Question 16

Funeral practices are

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Funeral practices are typically ritualistic in nature, involving specific actions and symbols that hold meaning for the community or culture involved. They are also symbolic in character, serving to express grief, honor the deceased, and provide comfort and closure for the bereaved. Additionally, funerals are social activities in that they bring together family members, friends, and other members of the community to mourn and support each other. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 17

In accomplishing the task of making real the implications of death through funeral ritual, survivors may

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All of the options listed - staring at the body, making repeated returns to the casket, and kissing the body - are common behaviors observed during funeral rituals that can help survivors come to terms with the reality and implications of death. However, it is important to note that not all individuals may engage in these behaviors and that cultural and personal beliefs can also play a role in how funeral rituals are conducted.

Question 18

On the basis of her work in anthropology, Margaret Mead wrote that she knew of

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Margaret Mead's work in anthropology led her to the conclusion that all cultures have some form of death ritual, therefore option A is the best choice. The other options are not supported by her work or beliefs.

Question 19

Roadside memorials have been criticized because it is claimed that they

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Roadside memorials have been criticized for all of these reasons. Some argue that they can be distracting to drivers and may even cause accidents. Others argue that they violate the separation of church and state, as many of these memorials contain religious symbols or messages. Additionally, some claim that they interfere with the maintenance of the right of way along the road, making it difficult for workers to mow grass or clear snow. Finally, some people consider them to be a form of visual pollution that detracts from the natural beauty of the landscape.

Question 20

Ritual is said to be "a general word for corporate symbolic activity." In this view ritual involves

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Ritual involves external actions, such as gestures, words, and objects, that are performed in a social context. It is a way for a group of people to symbolically express and reinforce shared beliefs, values, and identities.

Quiz 11: Coping With Loss and Grief: Funeral Practices and Other Ways Communities Can Help