Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

The Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer program at Wayne County Community College District is a two-to-four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Detroit, Michigan. Classified under CIP code 12.0303 in the funeral service and mortuary science field, the program provides instruction in embalming techniques, restorative art, funeral home operations, and the legal and ethical aspects of mortuary practice.

Wayne County Community College District offers this program alongside a variety of technical and trades credentials. Related programs at the school include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology, Building/Property Maintenance, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology. Students completing this certificate can expect preparation for licensure as embalmers or funeral directors in Michigan, with coursework covering anatomy, pathology, chemistry, and professional funeral service practices.