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FSE 405 Creating Meaningful Moments

5 credits
This course explores the various ways funeral practitioners can help families find meaning in a funeral service. The course will incorporate event planning, time management, and a broad knowledge of adapting to the needs of mourners in order to create distinct and meaningful services.

Prerequisites: FSE 315  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance and purpose of meaningful funeral ceremonies
  • Evaluate the deritualization of the funeral
  • Analyze the six reconciliation needs of mourning
  • Distinguish how the authentic funeral connects to the six reconciliation needs of mourning
  • Explain how the experience economy carries over to funerals
  • Explain how engaging the senses contributes to a memorable experience
  • Describe the caregiver’s role in creating meaningful funeral ceremonies
  • Enact the qualities of an effective funeral facilitator, including event planning and time management
  • Develop practical ideas for creating meaningful funerals
  • List the Ten Freedoms for creating meaningful funerals

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50