MOR 333 - Funeral Directing II

1. Categorize different styles of caskets
   1. Describe the materials used to construct caskets
   2. Identify component parts of a casket
   3. Explain the various styles of casket interiors and exteriors
   4. Explain the reasons for differences in prices of caskets
   5. Describe closure methods, casket styles and sizes
2. Classify the materials and construction of outer burial containers and cemetery merchandise
   1. Identify types of grave liners
   2. Identify materials used in construction of outer burial containers
   3. Describe various methods of closure of outer burial containers
   4. Discuss methods of selling vaults and outer burial containers
   5. Identify the various types of structures commonly found in a cemetery
   6. Identify the various styles of monuments and cremation merchandise
3. Incorporate merchandising concepts in the funeral home setting
   1. Determine merchandise availability
   2. Explain arrangement consideration in the selection room
   3. Describe the various methods of merchandise display
   4. Describe selection room procedures both direct and indirect selling
4. Summarize the various religious funeral riteswith respect to visitation and burial customs
   1. Explain the traditional Roman Catholic rites
   2. Explain the traditional Eastern Orthodox rites
   3. Explain the traditional Jewish
   4. Explain the traditional Muslim rites
   5. Explain the traditional Buddah rites
   6. Explain the traditional Hindu rites
   7. Define the terminology of specific religions listed above
5. Summarize the various non-religious funeral rites
   1. Explain a traditional and non-traditional non-religious secular funeral rite
   2. Explain the role of the celebrant in a non-religious funeral rite
   3. Define the terminology associated with a non-religious funeral rite.
6. Discuss the various fraternal and military funeral rites
   1. Identify the contact person of a specific fraternal organization with whom to coordinate the funeral ceremony
   2. Explain the American Legion funeral rite
   3. Explain the military funeral rite
   4. State the requirements for eligibility for veteran’s benefits
7. Formulate the appropriate presentations to families regarding their merchandise choices as part of the funeral process
   1. Explain funeral related merchandise to consumers
   2. Create a merchandise display based on techniques common to funeral service
   3. Demonstrate the various presentation techniques common to funeral service