Thanatology 2200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Funeral Director, Near-Death Experience, Prolonged Grief Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Thanatology
• Course: Thanatology 2200
• Professor: Carrie Arnold

Document Summary

Wofelt: developmental task of the grieving family is to become reconciled to the family member"s death. Uncomplicated bereavement process for children: sadness, anger, guilt, sleep, irritability, social withdrawal, clinginess, preoccupation, dreams of person, deceased is still present, aggression, regression. Depends on: age, life experiences, emotional health, family and social environment. Current trends in death and funeral practices (feb 25) The memorial society: group serves the following- advocacy to protect people through traditional funeral services, provide awareness of various options available, monitors costs and funeral practices, track environmental awareness in the various funeral and cemetery services. They also: provide education and information, provide reference materials, provide a telephone resource, and protect the consumer from exploitation during time of vulnerability. Green burial: no embalming, no casket, body buried in a natural setting where there are indigenous plants, body is covered with a shroud instead of a container.