FDM 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: Admission to the Funeral and Directing Management AAS

Corequisites: ENGL& 101, BUS& 201, and FDM 130

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
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 funeral merchandise, funeral transportation, and funeral homes
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

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30