Title: Describe the funeral customs.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Exploring the Handling and Disposition of the Decedent

Description includes

- types (e.g., traditional, memorial, graveside, non-commemorative)
- religions (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, etc.)
- locations (e.g., funeral homes, places of worship, cemetery chapel, graveside, home, other)
- fraternities or rites (e.g., free masons, veterans, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Moose, New Orleans Jazz, etc.)
- ethnicity/race (e.g., African, Viking, Scottish, Japanese, etc.)
- military (e.g., active duty, Selected Reserve, enlisted, former active duty or Selected Reserve, or those discharged due to disability uncured or aggravated in the line of duty).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a traditional funeral vs. a memorial?
- Who, if anyone, is needed to conduct a funeral service?
- What are funeral customs associated with various religions?