MOR 301 - Intro to Funeral Service

1. Develop an active vocabulary of words, terms and concepts associated with funeral services.
   1. Using funeral service related words and terms and concepts properly.
   2. Demonstrating knowledge of concepts relating to funeral service.
   3. Collaborating with fellow classmates in discussions of contemporary issues.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the employment opportunities in funeral service.
   1. Completing a resume to submit to funeral homes.
   2. Listing the current licensure requirements.
   3. Researching the current salary expectations for funeral services.
3. Gain an understanding of the history of funeral services
   1. Describing the ancient Egyptian burial customs.
   2. Relating the burial customs of the ancient Greeks.
   3. Sharing the ancient Roman and Christian burial customs that are still in practice today.
   4. Describing the Viking burial customs.
4. Obtain an understanding of the impact of historical events on funeral services.
   1. Describe President Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and general order 39
   2. Paraphrasing the beginning of chemical embalming with attention to the role of the American Civil War.
   3. Relating the origins of classical music, many written for funeral requiems in the Middle Ages.
5. Gain an understanding of the professional organizations of funeral services.
   1. Listing professional local, state and national organizations for funeral services.
   2. Participating in activities of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.
   3. Identifying the primary role each of the associations play in funeral services.