Funeral Service Field Experience I

Catalog description

Students currently enrolled in Semester 1 of the Funeral Service program are required to take part in the “day-to-day” funeral activities at a participating funeral home establishment for a total of eight hours per week to gain hands-on experience in all facets of funeral directing. Required tasks include embalming under the supervision of a licensed funeral director, cosmetizing, observing arrangement conferences, assisting with conducting services and any other related tasks in funeral service. Report submissions will be required of students throughout the term of the class documenting their tasks and progress. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1).