FSED 1060 Mortuary Law and Ethics

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces legal and ethical issues in the funeral service profession. This includes the sources of business law, mortuary law, rights and duties regarding disposition of dead bodies, state and federal regulation of funeral homes, funeral directors and cemeteries, probate law, and funeral professional ethics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Describe and distinguish between torts, crimes, and breach of contract.
Explain the components and requirements of a valid contract.
Apply the Universal Commercial Code regarding the sale of goods.
List the requirements for negotiable instruments.
Identify the basic forms of business organization.
Distinguish between real and personal property as well as the methods of acquiring and transferring by virtue of purchase, sale, and inheritance.
Distinguish the legal issues regarding agencies.
llustrate characteristics related to bailments.
Recognize situations when legal and other professional services are required for death planning and estate administration.
Define ethics.
Distinguish between legal and ethical issues.
Apply a standard of ethical behavior in personal and professional conduct.
Demonstrate an understanding of the terms associated with ethical issues and practices.
Measure legal relationships, duties, and liabilities between the funeral director and/or embalmer, the dead human body, and the consumer.
Recognize and understand legal issues in order to avoid liability.
Identify and apply laws, rules, and regulations affecting funeral service.
Employ various documents which are required to be prepared in funeral service.

Prerequisite(s):

Admission to AAS/FSE Program and FSED 1010 ; must pass all FSED designated courses with a grade of C or higher to progress to next level course
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.