MORT 203 — C Methods of Disposition 4 Units
Term hours: 72 lecture. This course is designed to provide an overview of the history of funeral service practice with emphasis on the individuals, events, and forces that have influenced contemporary funeral principles and practices as well as the progression of associations and education within funeral service. It is intended to give the student an overview of the important points with regard to interment and cremation when working with those that choose to use a funeral service practitioner when arranging for the disposition of human or pet remains. This includes proper identification, legal authorization, use of cemeteries and crematories, required forms, containers, containers for cremated remains, cemetery and cremation merchandise, services in conjunction with disposition, arranging for disposition of the deceased, shipping remains, FTC Compliance, and the history of cremation. Field trips may be required not to exceed $50. (CSU)