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How has transportation changed funeralization?
How has transportation changed funeralization?
Burial can be at a greater distance from home and offers a greater selection of funeral homes because distance is no longer an issue.
If the influence of the family continues to decrease, funeralization will decrease too.
If the influence of the family continues to decrease, funeralization will decrease too.
True
The instructor believes that the FD of the future will likely be a large national corporation.
The instructor believes that the FD of the future will likely be a large national corporation.
False
What is meant by the statement that the end result of institutional death was that we now have an abstract concept of death?
What is meant by the statement that the end result of institutional death was that we now have an abstract concept of death?
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Define Neo-localism.
Define Neo-localism.
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Of the factors listed, which do you believe is the most significant factor of funeralization in today's society?
Of the factors listed, which do you believe is the most significant factor of funeralization in today's society?
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What are the current trends in the location of funerals?
What are the current trends in the location of funerals?
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What portion of the cost of a funeral in the past has accounted for the majority of the cost of funerals?
What portion of the cost of a funeral in the past has accounted for the majority of the cost of funerals?
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What portion of funerals in the future does the instructor believe should account for the majority of the cost of funerals?
What portion of funerals in the future does the instructor believe should account for the majority of the cost of funerals?
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How does traditional organized religion usually affect funeralization?
How does traditional organized religion usually affect funeralization?
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Study Notes
Transportation Impact on Funeralization
- Burial locations can be further away from the deceased's home.
- Families have access to a broader selection of funeral homes, mitigating concerns about distance.
Family Influence on Funeralization
- Diminished family influence leads to reduced family values and traditions in funeral practices.
- As family involvement decreases, the significance of funeralization may decline.
Future of Funeral Directors
- Anticipated shift towards mid-sized funeral service corporations rather than large national chains or small local firms.
- Smaller funeral home branches are preferable for cost-saving measures.
Institutional Death and Perception of Death
- The concept of death has become abstract due to the lack of personal experience with dying in institutional settings.
- Many individuals have not witnessed death firsthand within their families.
Neo-localism Defined
- A resurgence in preserving community identity and promoting unique cultural aspects.
- Focus on revitalizing local traditions and characteristics in funeral practices.
Significant Factor in Modern Funeralization
- The rise of direct disposition reflects growing preferences aligning with the wishes of the deceased and their families.
Trends in Funeral Locations
- Increasing tendency to conduct funerals in homes and alternative venues rather than traditional funeral homes.
Historical Cost of Funerals
- Caskets represented a significant portion of funeral expenses in the past.
- Affordable casket options are now available through retailers like Costco, reducing overall costs.
Future Cost Allocation in Funerals
- Predicted increase in service-related costs will become a substantial factor in future funeral expenses.
Role of Organized Religion in Funeralization
- Traditional organized religion influences funeral practices through sacred beliefs and the emotional responses they evoke.
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