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