Pre-Need - Answers Funeral arrangements which are made prior to need, no one has died
At-need - Answers Funeral arrangements made at time of need, a death has occurred
Post-need - Answers Services provided by the funeral service organization that occur after final
disposition, sometimes called after-care or follow -up services
Moments in funeral services - Answers > Death, the cessation of all physical life characterized by the
absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability, is the defining point for our service as a funeral
director
Four aspects you should know - Answers 1. There is an announcement of the death to the family and
community, from which support is given to those who suffer the loss
2. There are provisions to care for the deceased person
3. Some form of ceremony is observed to offer support to the family and memorialization of the
deceased
Religious Purpose - Answers Affirmation of faith; a system of beliefs. Judaism is faith, a system of beliefs
different form Christianity, another system of beliefs. Therefore, a follower of Judaism doesn't hold
Jesus Christ to be their savior, but a follower of Christianity does.
Systems of beliefs - Answers - Ritual actions
- Overt conduct
- Sacred scriptures
-Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose - Answers To provide a focal point for giving meaning to life and death.
Philosophy seeks to give an analytical response to the meaning of life and death
Sociological Purpose - Answers The funeral as a social institution is an outgrowth of religion. The funeral
service meets social needs by disposal of the body, affirming the dignity of the deceased in the
community, and allowing for the community expression of concern for the bereaved family