FDM 297 Funeral Service Internship

4 credits

Preparation for a funeral service career is facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures, and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home occurs in affiliated clinical sites, as well as in lecture.

Prerequisites: FDM 250 and FDM 256

Corequisites: FDM 298

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

Utilize the following forms:
- First Call Sheet
- Arrangement work sheet
- FTC compliant - General Price List
- FTC-compliant Casket Price List
- FTC-compliant Outer Burial Container Price List
- Embalming Authorization Form
- Cremation Authorization Form
Receive and respond to initial notification of death (first calls)
Perform body removal
Assist with arrangement conferences
Prepare the following:
- Death Certificate
- Burial Transit permit
- Social Security form SSA-721 (Statement of death by Funeral Director)
- Death Notice
- Obituary
- FTC-compliant Statement of Funeral Goods and Services selected
- Veterans flag application (27-2008), Burial Benefits forms (21P-530), Headstone/marker forms (VA 40-1330) and Presidential Memorial Certificate Form (40-0247)
Compare and contrast different types of funeral related services (e.g., Liturgical, Non-liturgical, Secular, Chapel, Graveside, Military, Fraternal, Memorial, Direct Cremation or other)

Total Hours: 120 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 120