Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at East Mississippi Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Scooba, MS. The program is part of the funeral service and mortuary science field (CIP 12.0301) and prepares students for careers in funeral service, covering embalming, restorative art, funeral directing, and the legal and ethical aspects of mortuary practice.

East Mississippi Community College offers a range of other certificate programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, Barbering, and Drafting and Design Technology. Students in the funeral service program can expect a curriculum designed to meet requirements for licensure in funeral directing and embalming, which vary by state.