Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General program at Des Moines Area Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public college in Ankeny, Iowa. The program falls within the funeral service and mortuary science field (CIP 12.0301) and prepares students for roles in funeral homes and mortuary services, covering topics such as embalming, funeral directing, grief support, and applicable regulations.

This certificate provides students with the knowledge base needed to pursue licensure and entry-level work in the funeral service profession. Des Moines Area Community College also offers related programs across technical and vocational disciplines, including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and a shorter Funeral Service and Mortuary Science certificate at the one- to two-year level.