Glossary R
Radiography
The process of creating images of the internal structures of the body using X-rays or other forms of radiation.
Radiography imaging
The use of X-rays or other forms of radiation to create images of the internal structures of the body.
Reality testing
The process of verifying the accuracy and validity of information related to a funeral or burial.
Reburial options
Different methods and locations for reburial.
Reburial procedures
The steps taken to move and rebury human remains.
Reburial Protocol
Procedures for the respectful reburial of human remains.
Receiving vault
A temporary storage space for a casket or urn before burial or cremation.
Reception or gathering after the service
A social gathering for family and friends to share food and memories after the funeral service.
Reception Planning
The process of organizing and hosting a post-funeral gathering for mourners.
Record keeping and documentation
The maintenance of accurate records and documentation related to funeral services.
Record-keeping requirements
Legal requirements for documenting funeral services and burial practices.
Rectangular caskets
Coffins or caskets that have a rectangular shape.
Rectangular shape
A shape that has four straight sides and four right angles.
Recyclable fabrics
Fabrics that can be reused or repurposed after a funeral service.
Reflection
A moment of silence or contemplation during the funeral service.
Regional variations in funeral fabrics
Differences in the types of fabrics used in funeral services based on geographic location and cultural traditions.
Register book and pen set
A book and pen used to record the names and addresses of funeral attendees.
Reinforcement materials
Materials used to reinforce caskets or burial vaults to ensure structural integrity.
Religious beliefs
Personal or institutional beliefs about the afterlife and death rituals.
Religious beliefs and customs
The customs and practices associated with a particular religion or faith.
Religious beliefs and funeral practices
The customs and practices associated with a particular religion or faith regarding death and funerals.
Religious beliefs and practices regarding embalming
The beliefs and practices of various religions regarding the embalming process.
Religious considerations
Factors related to a person’s religious beliefs that may impact their funeral arrangements.
Religious Customs
Traditional practices and rituals associated with funeral services in various religions.
Religious Customs and Traditions
The specific practices and rituals associated with a particular religion or faith.
Religious or cultural considerations in choosing an urn or cremation jewelry
Selecting a container or jewelry that reflects the deceased’s religious or cultural background.
Religious or cultural traditions
Customs and practices associated with a particular religion or culture.
Religious requirements
Specific religious guidelines and requirements for funeral services and burial practices.
Religious significance of funeral fabrics
The importance of specific fabrics in various religious funeral customs and traditions.
Religious/spiritual resources (e.g., clergy members)
Individuals or organizations that provide spiritual guidance and support to the bereaved.
Religious symbolism
Objects or actions that represent spiritual or religious concepts during the funeral service.
Religious traditions
Customs and practices associated with a particular religion or faith.
Religious Traditions Influence
The impact of religious beliefs and practices on funeral arrangements and services.
Remembering
The act of recalling and reflecting on the life and legacy of the deceased.
Remembrance
The act of recalling and honoring the memory of someone who has passed away.
Remembrance Ceremony
A formal event held to honor and remember the life of the deceased.
Remembrance culture
The customs and traditions surrounding the remembrance of deceased individuals.
Remembrance Items
Items used to remember and honor a deceased individual, such as memorial jewelry or keepsakes.
Remembrance stone comparison
A comparison of different types of memorial stones and their respective features.
Renewable resources
Materials used in the funeral industry that can be replenished naturally, such as bamboo or biodegradable urns.
Request for donations or memorials
A solicitation for financial contributions or other forms of support in memory of the deceased.
Requiem Mass
A Catholic Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Research purposes
The use of scientific inquiry to improve the practices and services of the funeral industry.
Resilience
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and setbacks.
Resilience building
The process of developing the ability to adapt and recover from difficult situations.
Resilience-building exercises
Activities that help individuals develop the ability to bounce back from difficult situations.
Resilience-building strategies
Techniques and practices that help morticians cope with the emotional demands of their profession.
Resilience-building techniques
Strategies for developing emotional resilience in the face of grief and loss.
Resin
A material used to create urns or other funeral products.
Resources and funding
The financial and material support necessary to operate a mortuary or funeral home.
Respect for the deceased
A deep admiration and reverence for the deceased person and their life.
Respectful Gesture
An action or behavior that shows honor and consideration towards the deceased and their loved ones.
Respectful tribute
Restorative art – The use of cosmetics, waxing materials, plaster casts, and other methods to restore the natural appearance of the deceased.
Restoration
The process of repairing or reconstructing the deceased’s appearance for an open casket funeral.
Restoration techniques
Respectful tribute – A tribute that shows respect and honor for the deceased and their loved ones.
Restorative art
Restoration techniques – Techniques used to restore the natural appearance of the deceased through the use of cosmetics, waxing materials, and other methods.
Restorative art techniques
Restorative art techniques – Techniques used to restore the natural appearance of the deceased through the use of cosmetics, waxing materials, and other methods.
Restorative art – The use of cosmetics, waxing materials, plaster casts and other methods to restore natural appearance after death has occurred
Restorative art – The use of cosmetics, waxing materials, plaster casts, and other methods to restore the natural appearance of the deceased.
Resurrection
The belief in the afterlife and the resurrection of the body in some religious traditions.
Retirement accounts
Retirement accounts – Accounts set up to provide income during retirement.
Reverence
Reverence – Showing respect and honor for the deceased and their loved ones.
Revocable trust
Revocable trust – A trust that can be changed or revoked by the person who created it.
Rigor caloris (heat stiffening)
Rigor caloris (heat stiffening) – The stiffening of the body due to high temperatures after death.
Rigor Mortis
Rigor Mortis – The stiffening of the body after death.
Rigor putrefaction
Rigor putrefaction – The process of decomposition that occurs after death.
Rituals and Ceremonies
Traditional practices and customs associated with funeral services.
Rosary Service
A Catholic prayer service that includes reciting the rosary and other prayers for the deceased.
Route planning
Route planning – Planning the most efficient and safe route for transporting the deceased to their final resting place.