Psychology of Funeral Service

An understanding of the emotion of grief, the process of mourning, and the state of bereavement can aid the funeral director in offering a more empathetic and emotionally satisfying funeral service. Included in this course are the stages of grief, views of death according to age, complicated grief reactions, and the therapy provided by the funeral service. Special types of losses, such as suicide, SIDS, AIDS, and accidents are studied for their effects on the family system. 3 quarter hours credit. Prerequisite: PSY 102