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AAMI Funeral Home Directing Practice Exam

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Which term describes the railing used for kneeling and prayer before the deceased?
Correct Answer:
Prayer rail
Explanation:
The focus here is on the feature used for kneeling and prayer during a viewing or funeral rite. The term that fits this description is prayer rail. A prayer rail is a railing placed near the casket or in the service space that provides support for mourners as they kneel to pray, making it the specific architectural element referenced. The other terms describe different things: a wake service is the visitation or vigil, a scapular is a devotional garment, and a sanctuary is the sacred area of worship. So the railing used for kneeling and prayer is the prayer rail.

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