Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Southwest Tennessee Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Memphis, Tennessee. Under CIP code 12.0301, the program prepares students for licensure and careers in the funeral service profession, covering embalming, restorative art, funeral home management, grief counseling, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers a range of related technical programs including Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Students in the Funeral Service and Mortuary Science program can expect both classroom instruction in mortuary science theory and practical laboratory training in embalming and preparation techniques, along with coursework in business practices and funeral service law to meet Tennessee state licensing requirements.