The most likely location for the funeral of a member of the Church of Christ Scientist would be held at which location?

• A. funeral home
• B. church
• C. cemetery chapel
• D. temple

Answer: (A)

Funeral location choices reflect how a religious group conducts its memorials. For members of the Church of Christ Scientist, there isn’t a fixed, church-based liturgy for a funeral, so the service is most commonly held in a funeral home. A funeral home offers a neutral, practical setting for a simple, dignified memorial and for the practical aspects of the service, viewing, and disposition to be coordinated by the funeral director. The cemetery chapel is typically used for the graveside or committal portion after the main service, not as the main venue. A temple isn’t associated with Christian Science, and a church building isn’t the usual default for this group’s funeral service.