Vault
Urns and cremains storage options – Various options for storing cremated remains, including urns, vaults, and scattering.
- Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)
- Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)
- Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)
- Mortuary Science: Epitaph vs. Eulogy (Honoring the Deceased)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
- Columbarium vs. Mausoleum in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Options)
- How Can I Find an Affordable Funeral Home Near Me? (8 Most Common Questions Answered)
- Mortuary Science: Grave vs. Tomb (Resting Place Terminology)
- Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
Veneer
Veneer – A thin layer of material used to cover a surface, such as a casket or urn.
Viaticum
A Catholic sacrament given to the dying as a final act of spiritual preparation.
Victorian era
The period of Queen Victoria’s reign in the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901.
Viewing
Viewing – A time for family and friends to view the deceased in their casket or urn before the funeral service.
- Understanding Wake vs. Viewing (Event Definitions)
- Open Casket vs. Closed Casket (Viewing Decisions)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
- Understanding Embalmer vs. Mortician (Job Specifications)
- Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
- Mortuary Science: Epitaph vs. Eulogy (Honoring the Deceased)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
- Wake vs Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)
- Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)
- Mortuary Science: Embalming vs. Cremation (Understanding Processes)
- Understanding Thanatology vs. Mortuary Science (Study of Death)
- How Can I Become a Certified Embalmer Through an Apprenticeship Program? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)
- How Does Interment Function? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- What Skills Will I Learn During a Mortuary Apprenticeship Program? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
- What Strategies Should I Use to Ensure Proper Boundary Maintenance as a Mortician? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- What Types of Questions are on Funeral Director Licensing Exams? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- Mortuary Science: Pallbearer vs. Honorary Pallbearer (Roles Explained)
- Mortuary Science: Requiem vs. Dirge (Music for Mourning)
- Mortuary Science: Shroud vs. Pall (Funeral Fabrics)
- What Are the Requirements of the State-Mandated Curriculum for Funeral Directors? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- How Does Embalming Affect the Appearance of a Deceased Person? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)
- What Does A Mortician Do? (10 Important Questions Answered)
Viewing arrangements
Viewing arrangements – The planning and coordination of a visitation or wake for family and friends to pay their respects to the deceased.
- Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
- Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
- Mortuary Science: Requiem vs. Dirge (Music for Mourning)
Viewing arrangements including open-casket vs closed-casket options
Viewing or visitation
A time for family and friends to pay their respects to the deceased individual and offer condolences to the family.
- Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
Viewing room
Viewing room – A designated space within a funeral home for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.
- Wake vs Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
Views on physical appearance after death
Opinions on how the deceased should be presented for viewing, including makeup and clothing choices.
Virtual memorials
- Understanding Funeral Pyre vs. Cremation (Fire-Based Practices)
- How Can I Make More Money as a Funeral Director? (9 Simple Questions Answered)
Visitation
Visitation – A time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.
- Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
- Mortuary Science: Epitaph vs. Eulogy (Honoring the Deceased)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
- Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)
- Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)
- Cenotaph vs. Tombstone in Mortuary Science (Monument Types)
- Mortuary Science: Embalming vs. Cremation (Understanding Processes)
- Understanding Thanatology vs. Mortuary Science (Study of Death)
Visitation arrangements
Visitation arrangements – The planning and coordination of the visitation or wake.
Visitation hours
Visitation hours – The designated time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.
- What Does A Mortician Do? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- Wake vs Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)
- What Training Do I Need To Become A Mortician? (10 Important Questions Answered)
Visitation/viewing
Visitation/viewing – A time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.
Vital statistics office
Vital statistics office – A government agency responsible for recording and maintaining vital records such as birth and death certificates.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer opportunities – Opportunities to assist with funeral services or grief support programs.