Title: Identify the sociological purposes and values of the funeral.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Exploring the Purposes, Procedures, and Values of Funeral Services

Identification should include the purpose of providing a social function and acknowledging values that are representative of

- family structures
- cultural mores
- reflection of contemporary tendencies
- universal ties.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are current trends in funeral services?
- Where is cremation completed?
- What is the meaning of bereaved?
- What are some examples of the differences between a cemetery and a memorial park?