Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

American River College in Sacramento, CA offers a 2- to 4-year certificate in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General through this public institution. The program prepares students for careers in funeral service, covering embalming, mortuary management, funeral directing, and the legal and ethical aspects of the profession.

This credential falls within the funeral service and mortuary science field (CIP 12.0301). American River College also offers other career-focused programs including Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Computer Support Specialist certificates. The funeral service program is among the more specialized offerings at the college and serves students in Sacramento, CA preparing for licensure in the mortuary science profession.