Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General program at Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Senatobia, MS. The program covers embalming, restorative art, funeral home management, grief counseling, regulatory compliance, and the ethical standards required of funeral service professionals.

This program falls under CIP code 12.0301 in the funeral service and mortuary science field. Northwest Mississippi Community College also offers a range of other career and technical programs, including Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Graduates are eligible to pursue licensure as funeral directors or embalmers and may seek employment with funeral homes, cremation services, and related businesses.