Courses about End of Life Issues

1. Consumers' Last Rights/Rites
by Karen Leonard
This course shows you:
- Historical and Global perspectives of Death Care
- Consumer Issues and Rights
- Social Issues concerning Funerals, Body/Tissue Donation
- Alternative choices in Death Care
- Tips and Advice on arranging wills and preplanning for funerals
- Newest Trends in Death Care
- Information on the best websites, organizations, and people involved in Death Care today
- How to shop for funerals and what to avoid
- Tips and Tricks of the trade
- Psychological perspectives on why we do what we do
(After successfully completing the test, you will fill out a form with your mailing address,
and you will receive a verification of your units in the mail within 10 days.)
2. Funeral Information, The Consumer Guide
by Dan Rohling
This course shows you:
- How to survey funeral homes in your or other areas to find out specific prices over the telephone
- What to expect when you make funeral arrangements
- What funeral options are available in your area
- What the funeral you desire will cost you
- How to avoid common sales ploys
- Your rights under the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule
- Problem with a funeral home? Who to complain to
- Veteran funeral information
(After successfully completing the test, you will fill out a form with your mailing address,
and you will receive a verification of your units in the mail within 10 days.)