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Chapter 1: Advanced Funeral Planning, 2nd Edition
[4 CE hours] Advanced funeral planning is a general term with many facets. It is a decision that must be fine-tuned to the individuality, lifestyle, and religious base of each person. Many people plan for life events, such as weddings and vacations, well in advance. However, most do not plan for something that is certain to happen: their funeral. Further, many people are unaware of how expensive laying a loved one to rest can be. Assisting individuals in their quest to plan ahead significantly reduces the risk of leaving family members not only emotionally unprepared but also financially unprepared. This course is developed as a guide to help you, as a professional provider or agent, navigate the options that best suit all parties. Chapter 2: Opioids: Contributing to Both Health and Death, 2nd Edition 17 [2 CE hours] Opioids are pain relievers accessed through prescriptions. When someone takes too many opioids or reaches a tolerance threshold, an overdose occurs. With the increase of opioid deaths in the U.S., it is imperative for the death-care industry to recognize and respect the hidden dangers. The funeral arrangements, visitation, and funeral can be complicated because of the circumstances surrounding the death. Opioids can affect the vessels and tissues of the body and cause embalming issues for embalmers. Funeral directors and embalmers need to be aware of safety procedures before embalming and to incorporate strict personal protective equipment protocols. There are different embalming techniques for embalming an individual who was using opioids at the time of death as well as those who have overdosed on opioids. This course will also describe strategies to help combat overdoses in the funeral home.
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