Title: Describe the process of planning a funeral.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Understanding Laws Related to Funeral Service Practice and Public Health

Description should include

- first call contact (embalming authorization, written authorization to handle services)
- obtaining the decedent
- meeting with the family to discuss funeral details
- assisting the family in choosing a casket/urn, plot/final spot, times for services
- filling out the designated section of the death certificate
- filing the death certificate with the registrar of vital records
- preparing the body
- viewing of the decedent by family, then friends (if desired)
- overseeing funeral services
- processing payment, paperwork
- after-care follow-up.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the first call?
- What information does one need for the death certificate?
- Where is the death certificate filed if it occurs in another country, city, or state?