About Functional Pricing
In these difficult economic times, more and more people are shopping around, even for funerals. Up to a few years ago, this was unheard of in the funeral profession. It was thought most people would choose a funeral home because of the previous service. This is still true for those over 65, but not so for the Baby Boomers.
Cost-conscious consumers want to make a purchase they can afford and appreciate. For these reasons and more, it’s important to understand the various price points available for funeral and burial services and be able to discuss them in a respectful and compassionate matter. Price is ultimately a factor, but it will not diminish one’s desire for a dignified funeral.
This course will review the cost of professional services, out-of-pocket expenses, cremation costs and more.
Course curriculum
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Let's Get Started!
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CHAPTER 1: Knowledge-Based Services
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CHAPTER 2: A Matter of Cost for Traditional Services
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CHAPTER 3: A Matter of Cost for Cremation Services
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CHAPTER FOUR: Itemized Funeral Costs
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FINAL ASSESSMENT
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Before we begin... -
Introduction Cremation and its Impact on the Profession Cremation and its Impact on the Profession Cont’d. Shifting Paradigms Shifting Paradigms Cont’d. Shifting Paradigms Cont’d. Test Your Learning -
Introduction ‘Traditional’ Funeral Costs Professional Services Professional Services Cont’d. Professional Services Cont’d. Merchandise Costs Merchandise Costs Cont’d. Out-of-Pocket Expenses Cemetery And Memorialization Costs Cemetery and Memorialization Costs Cont’d. Test Your Learning -
Introduction Service Options Traditional Service with Cremation Traditional Service with Cremation Cont’d. Traditional Service with Cremation Cont’d. Short-term Viewing With Cremation Direct Cremation, Visitation/Service With Urn Direct Cremation, Visitation/Service With Urn Cont’d. Memorial Service Scattering Graveside Committal Service Test Your Learning -
Introduction Funeral Home Charges for a 'Traditional' Funeral Out-of-Pocket Expenses Monument Costs Funeral Home Charges for a Funeral with Cremation Out-of-Pocket Expenses In Closing... Test Your Learning -
Instructions Final Assessment
Pricing options
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$109.25
Meet Your Instructor
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Instructor & Founder
Geoff Carnell
Geoff Carnell entered the funeral profession quite suddenly. After his father died unexpectedly in 1987, Geoff went to their family-owned funeral home to plan his father’s funeral as the new owner. He was 34 and the 6th generation in the family business. As a Professional Engineer, he was able to bring a different perspective to the funeral home profession. Since becoming the full-time president of Carnell’s Funeral Home Ltd. in 1988, he has installed a crematorium, created showrooms for caskets and cremation options, reconfigured and enlarged the on-site chapel, developed a passion for writing about the profession, and published two books: “When the Sun Sets, A guide to Funeral Planning” for a Canadian audience and “The Complete Guide to Funeral Planning, How to Arrange the Appropriate Funeral,” for the American public.