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FSE 296 Funeral Service Internship

3 credits
Preparation for a funeral service career is facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures, and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home occurs in affiliated clinical sites, as well as in lecture.

Prerequisites: BUSA 180 FSE 101 , FSE 130 , FSE 140 , and FSE 141  

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

  • Utilize the following forms
    • First Call Sheet
    • Arrangement work sheet
    • FTC compliant - General Price List
    • FTC-compliant Casket Price List
    • FTC-compliant Outer Burial Container Price List
    • Embalming Authorization Form
    • Cremation Authorization Form
  • Receive first calls
  • Perform body removal
  • Assist with arrangement conferences
  • Prepare the following
    • Death Certificate
    • Burial Transit permit
    • Social Security form SSA-721 (Statement of death by Funeral Director)
    • Death Notice
    • Obituary 
    • FTC-compliant Statement of Funeral Goods and Services selected 
    • Veterans flag application (27-2008), Burial Benefits forms (21P-530), Headstone/marker forms (VA 40-1330) and Presidential Memorial Certificate Form (40-0247)
  • Compare and contrast different types of funeral related services (e.g., Liturgical, Non-liturgical, Secular, Chapel, Graveside, Military, Fraternal, Memorial, Direct Cremation or other)

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

  • use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions, the public, and the funeral service industry

Total Hours: 90 Practicum or Internship Hours: 90