This in-depth module explores the evolving role of the modern Funeral Director, covering everything from traditional and non-traditional funeral practices to legal requirements, faith and cultural considerations, and responding to industry changes. It equips professionals with the knowledge and adaptability needed to provide dignified and inclusive funeral services in an ever-changing landscape.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This in-depth module explores the evolving role of the modern Funeral Director, covering everything from traditional and non-traditional funeral practices to legal requirements, faith and cultural considerations, and responding to industry changes. It equips professionals with the knowledge and adaptability needed to provide dignified and inclusive funeral services in an ever-changing landscape.
AVAILABLE DATES
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4 Nov 2026 09:00 - 13:00Virtual, Via Zoom
Full schedule
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Units: FD1-1, FD1-2
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For Business
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
UNIT: FD1-1
FD1: Understanding the Functions and Responsibilities of the Modern Funeral Director - Part 1
Level 4 - 6 Credits
This in-depth module explores the evolving role of the modern Funeral Director, covering everything from traditional and non-traditional funeral practices to legal requirements, faith and cultural considerations, and responding to industry changes. It equips professionals with the knowledge and adaptability needed to provide dignified and inclusive funeral services in an ever-changing landscape.
CURRICULUM
Guidance
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the function, responsibilities and attributes associated with the role of the modern funeral director
Learning Outcome 2: Understand how to conduct both burial and cremation funerals
Learning Outcome 3: Be able to evaluate the funeral process
Learning Outcome 4: Be able to respond appropriately to non-traditional funerals, unusual requests and unexpected occurrences during the funeral process
Learning Outcome 5: Understand the differing approaches to funerals which enable rite of passage and the particular requirements of people with different faith and beliefs
UNIT: FD1-2
FD1: Understanding the Functions and Responsibilities of the Modern Funeral Director - Part 2
Level 4 - 6 Credits
This in-depth module explores the evolving role of the modern Funeral Director, covering everything from traditional and non-traditional funeral practices to legal requirements, faith and cultural considerations, and responding to industry changes. It equips professionals with the knowledge and adaptability needed to provide dignified and inclusive funeral services in an ever-changing landscape.
CURRICULUM
Learning Outcome 6: Understand the legal and social importance of Equality and Diversity to the funeral profession
Learning Outcome 7: Understand the impact of changing trends to funerals and the funeral profession
Learning Outcome 8: Understand the legal and procedural requirements relating to body donation and the disposal of body parts
Learning Outcome 9: Understand the impact of a pandemic to the funeral sector
Learning Outcome 10: Understand the legal and procedural requirements relating to the exhumation of a body or cremated remains