Funeral Service Merchandising
Funeral Merchandising is designed to introduce the funeral service student to the basics of merchandising as they apply to the funeral profession. Funeral providers as defined by the FTC in […]
Anatomical Framework and Cardiovascular System
The student of funeral service is exposed to the study of the human body using the Systemic Anatomy approach. The first quarter of study begins with a presentation of basic […]
Pathology
The student of funeral service will be introduced to the divisions of the field of pathology as well as to the cause and nature of disease. The pathologic conditions associated […]
Embalming Theory
The first quarter of study introduces the student of funeral service to the basic vocabulary utilized by the professional embalmer. The need and purpose of embalming, as well as the […]
Mortuary Law and Ethics
The student of funeral service is introduced to the statutory laws that pertain to the funeral service profession. The study of law governing the disposition of a dead human body, […]
Funeral Service Psychology and Counseling
Topics covered include how funeral directors can facilitate grief coping, and the characteristics of the helping funeral director. Students will examine crisis intervention, aftercare, a funeral director’s own grief, and […]
Communications
This course will introduce the student to the techniques of proper business communications, including written as well as public speaking. Appropriate communication terminology will be examined, and the student will […]
Fundamentals of Preneed Sales
This course teaches students a detailed, yet broad, step-by-step selling process that is universal in nature but relates specifically to funeral service. It will demonstrate the order of steps within […]
Hospitality and Event Planning for Funeral Service
Funerals are not just rituals anymore, they are social events. In this class we will examine event planning as it relates to funeral service. The student will learn how to […]
Introduction to Social Sciences
This course is designed to introduce students to psychological and sociological norms. Students will learn concepts of general psychology including schools of thought, areas of specialization, social behavior, and emotional […]