FSE 148 Funeral Service Law and Compliance

3 credits

This course is designed to familiarize the student with state and federal laws which govern funeral service, including the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule.

Prerequisites: BUS& 201

Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Define the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and describe its effect on funeral service
Identify who must comply with the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule and explain how to comply with the rule
Follow the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule regarding specific price disclosures
Describe what misrepresentations are prohibited by the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule
Identify legal relationships, rights, duties and liabilities between the funeral director and/or embalmer, the dead body and the consumer
Demonstrate an understanding of legal issues in order to avoid liability
Identify the laws, rules and regulations affecting funeral service
Identify the various documents requiring preparation in funeral service
Recognize situations when legal and other professional services are required for death planning and estate administration

Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 30