MOR 317 - Funeral Directing Operations

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course will provide the student opportunities to simulate technical tasks related to funeral service such as receiving a notification of death and transfer of remains. The student will observe and assemble various religious, fraternal, and military visitation and funeral rites.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: MOR 301
Corequisite: MOR 316
Competencies

Demonstrate simulated technical tasks common to funeral service establishments
1. Demonstrate proper procedures for receiving a notification of death
2. Execute a transfer(s) of remains
Compare and contrast the visitation customs of veterans, fraternal, and various religions
1. Assess the items which are needed during various fraternal, religious and military visitations
2. Construct visitation setups based on religious, military, and fraternal customs
Compare and contrast the funeral customs of veterans, fraternal, and various religions
1. Assess the items which are needed during various religious and military funerals
2. Describe funeral rites for various religions and veteran services
Create a secular funeral ceremony
1. Construct a themed ceremony based on a given scenario
2. Present the ceremony within professional parameters

Competencies Revised Date: AY2027