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Politely clasped hands of a funeral director in front of some funeral bouquets.

 

Funeral Service Education at Mount Royal University integrates online theory and hands-on experiential learning, through the completion of supervised practica and work experience.

Examine the funeral service profession including its history, elements of a service, the roles and responsibilities of funeral directors, embalmers and other funeral service professionals. If you decide to make it a career choice, this course also satisfies the entrance requirement for admission to the Funeral Service Education certificates and diploma.

 

Program questions?

403.440.5554 or 1.866.616.3606
fde@mtroyal.ca

 

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Learn about the: history of funeral service
  • history of caskets
  • history and process of embalming
  • history and process of cremation
  • history of burial
  • roles of the funeral attendant, funeral director, and embalmer
  • funeral home maintenance
  • computers and Internet
  • communication in the funeral profession
  • history of the Funeral Service
  • purpose of the Funeral Service
  • roles of the Funeral Home
  • customs & traditions
  • trends in the funeral service
  • how to deal with the grieving
  • after-care in the funeral service
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Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Section Schedule
Aug 06, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Days
Tu, Th
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Aug 06, 2024 to Aug 15, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Aug 06, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
14.0
Location
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC non-credit $269.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Section Notes

•   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Section Schedule
Sep 03, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Days
Tu, Th, Su
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 03, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Sep 03, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC non-credit $269.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Section Schedule
Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Days
Sa, Su
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC non-credit $269.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Section Schedule
Nov 18, 2024 to Nov 27, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 18, 2024 to Nov 27, 2024
Type
ON - Online
Days
Tu, Th, Su
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 19, 2024 to Nov 26, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC non-credit $269.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

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