Title: Describe contemporary opinions regarding sociology of death, grief, and bereavement.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Exploring the Purposes, Procedures, and Values of Funeral Services

Description should include

- end-of-life expectations
- word terminology (e.g., end-of-life euphemisms)
- body handling during organ donation
- legal and ethical issues
- cultural mourning practices
- funeral preferences.

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia State Anatomical Program, (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/medical-examiner/vsap/)
- Process to Become an Organ Donor, (https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/process)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the various cultural terms used for death?
- How are funeral preferences incorporated?
- Who has main contact with the body?