This tradition started with the ancient Hebrew practice of sitting with the deceased as a precaution against premature burial?

What originated in ancient Rome as excavated cemeteries cut out of soft rock for the tombs of wealthy Christians?

Which of the following cultures believed in a resurrection and reunification with the Divine?

In ancient Egyptian thought, who was the god of embalming?

What is the Early Roman view of the afterlife which emphasizes the soul as the vital principle?

These were town health officials in colonial America appointed by the mayor.

During the late middle ages, who began experimenting with embalming?

These were utilized by the Egyptians to hold specific portions of the viscera of the deceased.

The “Kiss of Peace” represented a major break in tradition between the Christians and

What did the expression “sawdust and tar” refer to in early American history?