Glossary W

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Glossary W

Wake

Wake – A gathering of family and friends to pay respects to the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
  • Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)

    • Wake ceremonies

    A gathering of family and friends to pay respects to the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Understanding Thanatology vs. Mortuary Science (Study of Death)

    • Wake or Vigil Service

    A gathering of family and friends to pay respects to the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Understanding Funeral Mass vs. Memorial Service (Religious Considerations)

    • Wall of remembrance

    Wall of remembrance – A memorial wall where names or plaques of deceased individuals are displayed.

  • Cenotaph vs. Tombstone in Mortuary Science (Monument Types)

    • Water pollution

    Contamination of water sources due to funeral practices.

  • Mortuary Science: Shroud vs. Pall (Funeral Fabrics)

    • Water resistance

    The ability of funeral materials to resist water damage.

  • Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)

    • Water runoff management

    Techniques used to manage water runoff from burial sites.

  • Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)

    • Water scattering

    Water scattering – The act of scattering cremated remains in a body of water.

  • Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)

    • Wealth preservation

    Wealth preservation – Strategies to protect and preserve assets for future generations.

  • Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)

    • Weather-related damages

    Damage caused to burial sites or funeral materials due to weather conditions.

  • Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)

    • Weight

    The measurement of the mass of a deceased individual, used to determine the appropriate casket size.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)

    • Well-being

    Well-being – The state of being happy, healthy, and content.

  • Mortuary Science: Autopsy vs. Necropsy (Purpose Clarified)

    • Wellness strategies

    Wellness strategies – Techniques and practices to promote physical and mental health.

  • Understanding Mourning vs. Grieving (Emotional Journey)

    • Will

    Will – A legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for the distribution of their assets after death.

  • Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)

    • Will contest/challenge/dispute

    Will contest/challenge/dispute – A disagreement over the validity or interpretation of a will.

  • Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)

    • Will contesting

    Will contesting – The legal process of challenging the validity of a will.

  • Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)

    • Witnessed cremation

    The act of observing the cremation process of a deceased individual.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)

    • Witnessed Cremation Services

    Witnessed Cremation Services – A service where family and friends can witness the cremation process of their loved one.

  • Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)

    • Wood

    A material commonly used for caskets and urns in the funeral industry.

  • Mortuary Science: Urn vs. Cremation Jewelry (Ashes Storage)

    • Wood casket

    A coffin made of wood, often used in traditional funerals.

  • Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)

    • Working memory capacity

    Working memory capacity – The ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind while performing tasks.

  • Understanding Wake vs. Viewing (Event Definitions)

    • Workplace bereavement policies/resources/support groups/etc

    Workplace bereavement policies/resources/support groups/etc – Resources and support provided by an employer to assist employees in coping with grief and loss.

  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)

    • Wreaths

    Wreaths – Circular floral arrangements placed on or near the casket or urn as a symbol of love and respect.

  • Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)

    • Wrinkle resistance treatments

    Methods used to prevent or reduce wrinkles in funeral fabrics.

  • Mortuary Science: Shroud vs. Pall (Funeral Fabrics)