NBE Funeral Directing Practice Exam

In what context would you most likely find a procession?

1. During the graveside service

2. At the end of the funeral service

3. At the beginning of a funeral service

4. In the preparation of the body

The correct answer is: At the beginning of a funeral service

A procession is typically associated with the movement of mourners from one location to another as part of the funeral practices. This often occurs at the beginning of the funeral service, where the casket is moved from one location—such as a funeral home or church—to the place where the service will take place. In this context, the procession serves to honor the deceased and allows for a ceremonial and respectful transition into the formalities of the service. While processions can also occur at the end of a funeral service, their primary and most recognized context is at the beginning, establishing a formal recognition of the deceased as the service commences. The other options, such as during the graveside service or in the preparation of the body, do not emphasize the ceremonial nature of a procession in the same way, as these contexts do not typically involve the same movement of participants that characterizes a procession.