Funeral Service Preparatory

Degree offered

Certificate of Achievement in Funeral Service Preparatory

Credits required 27

Program contract

John Tormey, Coordinator of Thanatology and Professor of Psychology/Thanatology, ext. 2032

Program Goals Statement

This certificate is unique to BCC and prepares the student interested in a career in funeral services for transfer to associate degree programs in funeral services. The courses also prepare the student for a national board examination required for licensure.

Program Information

• Contact your program director John Tormey or your advisor for course sequencing recommendations.
• Students enrolled in other programs often can earn this certificate by taking the courses as electives.
• This certificate, along with Certificate in Thanatology, makes the student a strong candidate for funeral service apprenticeship programs.
• This program fulfills the general education requirements, which can be transferred to an Associate Degree in Funeral Service at mortuary colleges. BCC has an articulation agreement with Mt. Ida College.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

In accordance with Federal regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, Bristol Community College discloses information about student costs, tuitions, fees and employment statistics to various governing bodies to ensure certification and oversight.

See: Gainful Employment Information