ICF: Arranging child and infant funerals

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This sensitive and comprehensive course equips funeral professionals with the knowledge to support bereaved parents through the loss of a child. Covering legal processes, documentation, cremation and burial options, grief support, and best practices in infant and child funeral care, it ensures compassionate and informed guidance during an incredibly difficult time.

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Available Dates

2 Jun 202610:00 - 14:00
Newport
3 Mar 202609:00 - 12:00
Virtual, Via Zoom
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CURRICULUM
Learning Outcome 1: Know the terminology used to describe the age or gestation of a foetus, infant or child
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to comply with regulations, legislation, codes of practice and own funeral business’ policies and procedures for the identification of a child
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the registration process and documentation specifically relevant to the death of a child
Learning Outcome 4: Be able to comply with regulations and legislation relevant to the circumstances of the child’s death
Learning Outcome 5: Be able to advise parents on how their child is cared for during the funeral process
Learning Outcome 6: Understand empathy when advising parents on funeral arrangements for a child
Learning Outcome 7: Be able to provide parents with information regarding the choice between burial and cremation
Learning Outcome 8: Know how to complete all documentation required for the funeral arrangements of a child
Learning Outcome 9: Know the current legal definition of cremated remains for the benefit of parental understanding
Learning Outcome 10: Understand the current legal definition of cremated remains for the benefit of parental understanding
Learning Outcome 11: Know how to arrange or oversee a funeral for an infant or child in accordance with the wishes of the parent(s)
Learning Outcome 12: Understand the reasons for and the outcomes of the Bonomy Enquiry (conducted by the Scottish Government) into infant cremations in 2013/2014