FSE 310 - Funeral Directing I

    Recent Professors
    Valarie M. Rose, Daniel E. Currier
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    FSE 300 with a grade of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of FSE 310
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the general practices of funeral directing. It focuses on the sociological phenomena that affect all the elements of funeral service including cultural differences, family structures, and factors of change that relate to funeralization. It also includes notification of death, transfer and disposition of bodies, arrangement conferences, pre-planned funerals, and post-arrangement follow-up. Field trips may be required. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of 27-54 hours which may include embalming, preparation, or documentation.
    Usually Held
    Thu 5:15pm–7:05pm, Tue 3:30pm–5:20pm