MORT 160 - c Orientation to Funeral Service

Institution:

Cypress College

Subject:

Description:

Three hours lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: Admission to the Mortuary Science Program. This course is designed to acquaint the mortuary science student with general information on the practice of the funeral profession. Topics covered include: notification of death, transfer of remains, the arrangement conference, prefunded/preplanned funerals, shipment of remains, cremation, and aftercare, as well as the basic principles of merchandising as it applies to the funeral profession, construction and features of caskets, outer burial containers, and other funeral related products; and methods of display and presentation. In addition, the progression of associations and education within funeral service will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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