FSE 101 Introduction to Funeral Service

3 credits

A survey of the history of funeral service with emphasis on the individuals, events, and forces that have influenced contemporary funeral principles and practices as well as the progression of associations and education within funeral service.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, ENGL& 101, and MATH& 107

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

Research the historical foundations of funeral service practices in order to better serve client families and honor the dead through meaningful memorialization
Examine the development of funeral service in order to bring significance to current practices
Recognize enduring values of various cultures as expressed in their funeral practices
Describe the evolution of memorialization products and service enhancements, funeral transportation, final disposition, and funeral providers
Outline the progression and necessity of funeral service education
Relate the value of funeral service associations and their purposes
Identify the historical foundations of various funeral practices
Discuss the historical significance and evolution of cremation and methods of alternative disposition

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve
Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30