Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Wheeling, IL. The program falls within the funeral service and mortuary science field (CIP 12.0301) and prepares students for professional roles in funeral service, including preparation for state licensure examinations.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science also offers a longer-format Funeral Service and Mortuary Science credential at the two-to-four-year certificate level. As a school dedicated to mortuary science education, students can expect coursework in embalming techniques, restorative art, funeral home management, grief counseling, and the legal and ethical standards governing funeral service practice in Illinois and nationally.