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Mortuary Science

The MCC Mortuary Science Program Aims and Purposes


The program has as its central aim the recognition of the importance of funeral service personnel as:

  • members of a human services profession,

  • members of the community in which they serve,

  • participants in the intimate relationship between bereaved families
    and those engaged in the funeral service profession,

  • professionals sensitive to and knowledgeable of the responsibility for
    public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains.

The program has the following purposes:

  • To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.

  • To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and to help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary to become functional members of the profession.

  • To educate student concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community.

  • To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.

  • To provide a comprehensive curriculum at the post secondary level of instruction.

  • To encourage research in the field of funeral service.

Accreditation:

  • AMERICAN BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION
  • Dr. Michael Smith, Executive Director
    3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U
    St. Joseph, MO 64506
    Office: (816)233-3747
  • E-mail: exdir@abfse.org

Please contact Donna Backhaus for comments or corrections email phone: 480-988-8501

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