Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Funeral Service Practices Overview of the course and importance of advanced funeral service practices
Module #2 Funeral Home Operations and Management Best practices for managing a funeral home, including staffing, budgeting, and marketing
Module #3 Pre-Planning and Pre-Need Arrangements Strategies for increasing pre-planning and pre-need sales, including marketing and sales techniques
Module #4 Cremation Services and Options Understanding the cremation process, options, and arrangement processes
Module #5 Death Care Law and Ethics Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of funeral service, including FTC regulations and industry standards
Module #6 Embalming and Restorative Arts Advanced embalming techniques and restorative arts for optimal presentation
Module #7 Funeral Ceremony and Ritual Planning Creating personalized and meaningful funeral ceremonies and rituals
Module #8 Grief Counseling and Support Providing effective grief counseling and support to families and individuals
Module #9 Cultural and Religious Funeral Practices Understanding and accommodating diverse cultural and religious funeral practices
Module #10 Funeral Home Design and Layout Designing and laying out a funeral home for optimal functionality and comfort
Module #11 Green Funeral Practices and Sustainability Exploring eco-friendly funeral practices and sustainable options
Module #12 Marketing and Public Relations Developing effective marketing strategies and building community relationships
Module #13 Financial Management and Accounting Managing funeral home finances, including accounting and insurance claims
Module #14 HR Management and Staff Development Recruiting, training, and managing funeral home staff
Module #15 Federal and State Regulations Understanding and complying with federal and state regulations governing funeral service
Module #16 OSHA and Safety Protocols Implementing OSHA guidelines and safety protocols in the funeral home
Module #17 Disaster Response and Management Preparing for and responding to natural disasters and mass fatalities
Module #18 Funeral Service Technology and Innovation Exploring new technologies and innovations in funeral service, including online arrangements and virtual funerals
Module #19 Funeral Home Merchandising and Sales Selecting and selling funeral merchandise, including caskets, urns, and other products
Module #20 Aftercare and Bereavement Services Providing aftercare services and bereavement support to families
Module #21 Funeral Service Marketing and Sales Strategies Developing effective marketing and sales strategies for funeral homes
Module #22 Death Care Industry Trends and Updates Staying current with industry trends, updates, and best practices
Module #23 Funeral Home Security and Risk Management Mitigating risk and ensuring security in the funeral home
Module #24 Funeral Service and Community Engagement Building relationships and engaging with the community through outreach and education
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Funeral Service Practices career
