Prepare for a meaningful career serving families during some of life’s most difficult moments through 91Ƭ’s Funeral Services program. Develop the knowledge, professionalism, and technical skills needed to assist with funeral arrangements, memorial services, and the care of human remains.
Why Consider Funeral Services?
- You understand managing the process involved after losing loved ones requires respectful, compassionate care by professionals.
- Carrying out activities ranging from embalming and restoration to arranging funeral services interests you.
- You can approach handling funerals, burials, and cremations with calm professionalism.
- The ability to provide comfort and support to families and friends during times of loss comes naturally to you.
Why Learn at 91Ƭ?
- This is a shared program, which means you take general education courses through 91Ƭ your first two terms and core program courses in person at Milwaukee Area Technical College your third and fourth terms.
- Start in fall or spring.
- Our low faculty-to-student ratio allows you to get to know your instructors and classmates.
- Academic, personal, and financial resources are available to support your success.
What It Takes
- Empathy and a relationship-focused approach to working with people
- Management and organizational skills to coordinate arrangements, services, visitations, and ceremonies
- Interest in learning federal, state, and local laws regarding funeral service proceedings
- Willingness to be responsible for preparing human remains
Shared Program Details
- This program is shared with Milwaukee Area Technical College. Students follow MATC’s and 91Ƭ’s admission processes prior to enrolling in term one of the program. 91Ƭ cannot admit students until they are accepted by MATC.
- The first two terms of the program are offered through 91Ƭ to make starting the program more convenient for local students. The third and fourth terms are taken in person at MATC. Graduates of the program will earn their degree from MATC.
- A Funeral Services Apprenticeship course involving two eight-hour days is required before completing the Funeral Services petition process with MATC.
- It’s important to stay connected with your Admissions Advisor and Program Counselor throughout your time in this program to ensure a smooth transition to MATC.
