MOR 316 - Funeral Directing

1. Summarize the interpersonal functions of a funeral director from notification of death to last service rendered to the family
   1. Explain the professional and ethical practices of a funeral director
   2. Identify proper procedures for notification of death
   3. Summarize the procedures to follow for a transfer of remains
2. Summarize elements of professionalism and soft skills within funeral service
   1. Identify elements of professional etiquette
   2. List essential soft skills related to funeral service
   3. Explain the relationship between professionalism and soft skills
3. Examine elements of visitations and funerals
   1. Define terms associated with visitations
   2. Define terms associated with funerals
   3. Identify duties of the funeral personnel
4. Explore fraternal and military funeral customs
   1. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and organizational leader
   2. Explain the American Legion funeral rite
   3. Explain the military funeral rite
   4. State the requirements for eligibility for veteran’s benefits
5. Examine Roman Catholic burial customs
   1. Define terminology
   2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
   3. Identify specific rites
6. Examine Eastern Orthodox burial customs
   1. Define terminology
   2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
   3. Identify specific rites
7. Examine Protestant burial customs
   1. Define terminology
   2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
   3. Identify specific rites
   4. Differentiate architectural styles
8. Examine Jewish burial customs
   1. Define terminology
   2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
   3. Identify specific rites
9. Examine Muslim burial customs
   1. Define terminology
   2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
   3. Identify specific rites
10. Examine Buddhist burial customs
    1. Define terminology
    2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
    3. Identify specific rites
11. Examine Hindu burial customs
    1. Define terminology
    2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and religious leader
    3. Identify specific rites
12. Examine secular burial customs
    1. Define terminology
    2. Highlight the relationship between funeral director and celebrant
    3. Identify opportunities for personalization
13. Explore pet memorialization
    1. Highlight options for disposition
    2. Identify opportunities for personalization