FDM 256 Funeral Service Options

3 credits

This course is designed to examine services that are considered alternatives to traditional funeral services and final disposition. Specific areas include, but are not limited to, cremation, green burial, burial at sea, and anatomical donation. This course will also explore the trend of pet cremation and services. Terminology, laws specific to alternative funerals, and properly memorializing the deceased will be covered in this course.

Prerequisites: FDM 148 and FDM 273

Corequisites: FDM 250

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Discuss the historical significance of cremation
Identify the primary consideration for funeral directors working with those interested in cremation as a method of disposition
Describe the importance of legislative and regulatory compliance
Describe considerations recommended when using third party crematories
Explain the importance of using appropriate paperwork to document cremation related decisions, including forms required by state and local agencies and those designed for legal protection
Distinguish between cremation containers, containers for cremated deceased, and other related merchandising options
Explain the specific elements of the FTC Funeral Rule that applies to cremation
Identify services and trends in conjunction with cremation
Describe options for proper disposition of cremated deceased including legal restrictions and local customs
Demonstrate understanding of requirements for shipping cremated deceased

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30