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Module 4

Funeral Celebrancy in Practice

The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

On completing this unit, you should be able to:-

write a competent eulogy and to construct an appropriate ceremonial framework into which it may be placed.

understand the basic standard which the college and reputable celebrant organisations expect for funerals.

have an in-depth knowledge of how to interview and actively listen, take notes, creatively write and carefully check the eulogy and ceremony.

have an adequate knowledge of the literature and music frequently required for funerals.

understand in a refined way the "grief process" and its relevance to funeral celebrancy.

know the main historical events which affected peoples lives and the values they inherited, and

be able to link such events (including local history) to an account of an individual's life.

be aware of the cultural and personal needs of the bereaved, with a general knowledge of funeral practices of different groups in our society,

know about the classic, eulogies and ceremonies.

have a general knowledge of the workings of the Funeral Industry with which you must work and the laws, conventions and practices to which it is subject.

Assessment
is by the following methods:-

Learning Journal

Search questions on selected written material and DVDs(provided)

a structured analysis of three different funeral ceremonies

a structured interview with a funeral celebrant

Workload/Due Dates

• The time envisaged for working on each unit is equivalent to 10 weeks at 8 hours per week .
  
• The College has not set dates for submission of individual items. However, unless special permission to extend is granted, units at Field Study level (the level at which all units are commenced) should be completed within 6 months.
  
• Temporary suspensions of enrolment are negotiable; however, fees for courses which have not been completed are not refundable.

Readings/Questions/Assignments

The texts are provided - including Reading Pack with Assessment Tasks and The Funeral Celebrant by experienced funeral celebrant Ken Woodburn - sent by post - aiirmail where necessary.

Correspondence on administrative matters, including enrolments, should be directed to Dr Chris Watson, Dean of Studies, P.O. Box 215, Heidelberg 3084. Tel./Fax: 03. 9499.4977. Mob. 0412 618989. e-mail: messmate@netspace.net.au

Modules of Study

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