Suggestions to assist teachers in preparing a course in death education are offered. Although there is not currently a standard for preparation or licensing of potential death educators, there are opportunities available for learning about formal dimensions of death education and counseling. Professional development experiences are available through a variety of workshops and symposia, as well as local organizations concerned with death and dying or specific serious illnesses. Helping organizations that sponsor research, workshops/symposia, and disseminate professional literature are identified. The following concerns are addressed: class goals and objectives, content and teaching methods, available teaching guides and resources, student requirements, assessment, and expectations of the teacher. A bibliography is included. (SW)