Funeral Service Education - FTCC Pathway
Richmond Community College students can earn a degree in Funeral Service Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College after completing two semesters of study at RichmondCC and transferring to FTCC. Students in this program prepare for careers as morticians, embalmers, and funeral directors.
In partnership with FTCC, take your first year with Richmond Community College then transfer to Fayetteville Tech to complete your AAS in Funeral Services.
The Funeral Service Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to become proficient in basic funeral service skills.
In addition to the general education courses required in the curriculum, students will complete technical courses such as human anatomy, microbiology, embalming theory and practice, embalming chemistry, restorative arts, funeral law, and funeral home operations.
Graduates of the curriculum, upon passing the state and national exams, completing an internship in a funeral home, and satisfying all state board of funeral service requirements, will be qualified for employment as embalmers and/or funeral directors.
The Funeral Service Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to become proficient in basic funeral service skills.
In addition to the general education courses required in the curriculum, students will complete technical courses such as human anatomy, microbiology, embalming theory and practice, embalming chemistry, restorative arts, funeral law, and funeral home operations.
Graduates of the curriculum, upon passing the state and national exams, completing an internship in a funeral home, and satisfying all state board of funeral service requirements, will be qualified for employment as embalmers and/or funeral directors.