A Major Concern of the Shift of the Care of the Dead

question 66

Multiple Choice

A major concern of the shift of the care of the dead by the family to the funeral industry is:

• A)too much of the burden of the care of the body is removed from the family.
• B)the procedure is too traumatic and tends to lengthen the grieving process.
• C)the distance of the family from the process of preparing the deceased for burial may prevent the family from confronting the reality of the loss.
• D)the time and energy that is spent by the family in planning the funeral distracts from the mourning process.

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Definitions:

Acculturative Stress

The psychological impact of adapting to a new culture, which may involve stress due to loss of social support systems, identity confusion, and facing discrimination.

Marginalized

Describes individuals or groups that are excluded, ignored, or relegated to the outer edge of society or a community.

Original Culture

The fundamental characteristics, beliefs, and practices of a society or community that have been established over time and serve as the foundation for its current identity and social norms.

Majority Culture

The prevailing cultural practices, beliefs, and values of the dominant group in a society.