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Mar 06, 2026
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FUNS 167 - Thanatochemistry
Credits: 2
Description
Introduction to chemistry for the funeral service professional. This course will provide students with an overview of basic chemistry and biochemistry, followed by an in depth look at embalming chemistry. Natural chemical changes to the body throughout life and after death are reviewed as well as how to determine the most effective formulary of embalming chemicals based on anatomical conditions. Universal precautions, embalming ethics, and government regulation of chemicals will all be discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define selected terms related to the study of funeral service and chemistry including general, organic and embalming chemistry and biochemistry.
- List government entities and identify accompanying regulations for chemicals used in funeral service.
- Describe the chemical principles of and what precautions are needed when storing or handling embalming and other chemicals in the preparation room.
- Explain the chemical changes that occur with a body at the time of, immediately following and in the later stage of death with and without chemical preservation.
- Analyze the process of decomposition and equivalent chemical changes to predict appropriate action(s) needed to stop or slow decomposition of a decedent.
- Calculate the formulation of embalming fluids and other various components involved in embalming.
- Use ethical reasoning to justify how chemistry is applied within the Funeral Service Industry.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade
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