Nature of Work
Funeral Directors and Arrangers oversee and coordinate all details of a funeral. This includes visitation, preparation of obituaries, services, burials, cremations, arranging for pallbearers and clergy services, and scheduling the opening and closing of a grave with cemetery representatives. They also provide caring, emotional support to families and friends of the deceased. An Embalmer is responsible for preparing bodies for funeral services including sanitizing and preserving them. Graduates of this program are needed on a local and statewide basis.
Program Description
The Funeral Services Program (FUNS) is an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The goal of the program is to prepare competent funeral service workers. The curriculum provides didactic, lab, and hands-on clinical training. It is designed to train students in all areas of funeral services including funeral arranging, embalming, and funeral directing. Upon graduation, the student is eligible to sit for state licensing exams.
Funeral Services (AAS) Requirements
Note: Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admission criteria and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these FUNS Essential functions. Students with documented need for accommodation are to meet with the Disability Resources Center.
Admission Requirements
This is a Limited Entry Program. Therefore, an application for admission must be submitted by the application deadline and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration. This material is reviewed using selection criteria set by the program. Applicants are notified of their standing by the Limited Entry office.
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Student's First Checklist
New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Getting Started page. This page provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.
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