Identify the sociological purposes and values of the funeral.

Identification should include the purpose of providing a social function and acknowledging values that are representative of

  • family structures
  • cultural mores
  • reflection of contemporary tendencies
  • universal ties.

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What are current trends in funeral services?
  • Where is cremation completed?
  • What is the meaning of bereaved?
  • What are some examples of the differences between a cemetery and a memorial park?