{"id":6518,"date":"2020-01-28T09:26:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T14:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6518"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:23:19","slug":"mortuary-science-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/mortuary-science-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for in a Mortuary Science Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

A funeral service director, often known as a mortician or undertaker, is responsible for planning and overseeing the details of a person\u2019s memorial services (funerals, burials, wakes, cremations) after death. However, there is a lot more to this career than what we see on the surface.<\/p>\n

A funeral director is often the person that grieving families turn to for support and comfort, during the some of the saddest moments of their lives. As a result, these professionals need to have a natural sense of empathy, compassion, and composure as they help loved ones through the process. They also need to have business and event planning skills, and an interest in mortuary science, too. Not only do funeral directors run funeral homes, they also can be found preparing (embalming) bodies of the deceased.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in filling this very important role, you may be looking for a mortuary science program that can set you up for success. Today, specific certification and special training is required to work in funeral services. This is not an easy process, but it can be very worth it. Funeral service work is incredibly rewarding. You are making the funeral planning process a whole lot easier for families in mourning, so they can focus on what\u2019s important: saying goodbye one last time, and celebrating the life they have lost.<\/p>\n

As you begin to consider your options for a mortuary science degree<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to find an accredited school that aligns with your career goals, works with your schedule, and helps you meet the standard requirements to succeed. An associate degree is the norm for aspiring morticians and funeral directors. This will prepare you for a fulfilling career in the in-demand field of mortuary science. Read on, as we share some of the top qualities to look for in a mortuary science program.<\/p>\n

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  1. Comprehensive Coursework<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before beginning your career in funeral service, you will need a great mortuary science program to give you the knowledge and tools needed for the job. Goodwin University\u2019s mortuary science program encourages independent thinking through practical coursework and modern technical instruction. The curriculum includes the following courses:<\/p>\n