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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FSE 148 Funeral Service Law and Compliance

3 credits
The subject area guidelines for Funeral Service Law are designed to introduce the student to rights, duties, and responsibilities of the funeral service practitioner and funeral establishment; including but not limited to: state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to funeral service including preneed; torts involving the dead  human body and the funeral service practitioner; wills, estates, probate and related 8 matters; cemeteries, crematories and issues related to final disposition; sources of law;  the legal status of the dead human body; the duty of burial, right to control funeral arrangements and final disposition and liability for funeral expenses; and the legal aspects  of being licensed to practice in funeral service (funeral director, embalmer, etc.).

Prerequisites: BUS& 201  

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • Understand and discuss the laws, rules, and regulations affecting funeral service
  • Identify legal relationships, rights, duties, and liabilities between the funeral service practitioner, the dead body, and the consumer 
  • Recognize the legal issues and importance of due diligence in funeral practices and compliance to help minimize exposure and/or liability 
  • Understand the importance of completing proper documentation in funeral service
  • Distinguish situations when legal and other professional services are required for death planning and estate administration


Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 30