Funeral Ethics

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This course is designed to help the student of funeral service to develop a strong professional set of ethics. This knowledge will help the funeral service professional do what is proper and in the best interest of the family when they are most vulnerable. Moreover, proper training in ethics will sensitize the funeral service professional to the need to build a trust and rapport with the family. This background will facilitate the often difficult task of planning funeral arrangements, both pre-need and at need, easier. These skills will also help the funeral service professional to further consider the needs of the bereaved beyond the scope of the funeral home and direct them to appropriate professionals and agencies. In essence, this course strives to develop within the funeral service student a sense of morality, which will guide his/her decisions and actions in proper treatment of the deceased and professional service to the bereaved.<br><br>Admission to Funeral Services (Associate in Science) (FUNSE-AS) or Admission to Funeral Arts (Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (FUNAT-ATC) or Prerequisite program director approval for the direct disposer applicant