FSE 140 Funeral Directing

• Determine and identify the primary responsibilities of the funeral practitioner, including regulatory and legislative compliance, and adherence to ethical standards 
• Explain the time frames in which the services of the funeral practitioner are typically provided (i.e. pre-need, at-need, and post funeral follow up)
• Describe and apply appropriate initial notification procedures
• Relate the process of transferring human remains from the place of death to the  funeral establishment using generally accepted procedures, equipment, and forms
• Apply communication skills necessary for the arrangement conference and all funeral processes
• Identify and describe various religious and secular funeral customs as practiced in North America
• Describe fraternal funeral procedures and military honors
• Discuss prefunded/preplanned funerals
• Discuss requirements and options for the shipping of human remains
• Interpret vocabulary associated with funeral service
• Explain terminology and considerations unique to cremation and alternative disposition arrangements

• be prepared for entry level positions as a funeral director and embalmer
• recognize the historical roots of contemporary funeral service practices
• use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions, the public, and the funeral service industry
• identify the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), describe its effect on funeral service and who must comply with the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule, explain how to comply and follow the FTC Rule