Funeral Service Management
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Level 3 - Diploma 
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The funeral industry is surely not an easy career option. However, it can be very fulfilling and rewarding. If you’re interested in learning how to manage a funeral home or ceremony and arrange the details of a funeral, then you’ve come to the right place.Description
The Funeral Service Management course is intended for you to develop the up-to-date skills and knowledge of funeral services. You’ll learn about responsiveness surrounding funerals, with an emphasis on the social and cultural practices associated with this service. Learn how to carry out all the plans and procedures required for the successful arrangement and direction of a funeral, including the administrative duties related to funeral management. In addition to that, you’ll enhance your knowledge of the psychological, social and cultural behaviours correlated with death.Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of- Video lessons
- Online study materials
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must submit two assignment questions. The answers should be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own convenience time. Each answer needs to be around 200 words (1 Page). After submission of the assignment, the tutor will check and assess the work.Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge. The Funeral Service Management is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.Course Curriculum
| Funeral Service Management | |||
| Basic Concepts of Funeral Arrangement | 00:15:00 | ||
| General Funeral Etiquette | 00:20:00 | ||
| Funeral Homes | 00:20:00 | ||
| Marketing and Business Advice for Funeral Service | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Funeral Director | 00:15:00 | ||
| Bereavement and Grief | 00:15:00 | ||
| Catholic Funerals | 00:20:00 | ||
| Church of England Funerals | 00:10:00 | ||
| Thanatology | 00:20:00 | ||
| Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment for an Adult | 00:10:00 | ||
| Planning for Your Funeral | 00:30:00 | ||
| Interpersonal Skills and Communication in Funeral Services | 00:15:00 | ||
| Skills for Assisting the Bereaved | 00:50:00 | ||
| Consumer Information in Funerals | 00:20:00 | ||
| Current Trends in the Funeral Industry | 00:15:00 | ||
| Natural or Green Funerals | 00:20:00 | ||
| Trends in Cremation | 00:20:00 | ||
| Funeral Marketing and the Internet | 00:20:00 | ||
| Pet Funerals | 00:20:00 | ||
| National Association of Funeral Directors | 00:20:00 | ||
| Natural Burial Grounds | 00:30:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Funeral Service Management | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Funeral Service Management | 00:20:00 | ||
Funeral Service Management