Title: Identify the psychological purposes that the funeral serves for the family, friends, church, occupational associates, and community of the decedent.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Exploring the Purposes, Procedures, and Values of Funeral Services

Identification should include

- providing support
- allowing reminiscence
- celebrating a life
- beginning the healing process
- allowing closure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is the funeral service the beginning of the healing process?
- How and why is the funeral service a celebration of life?
- Why can a successful, meaningful funeral service help family and friends gain closure?