Southern Illinois University - Mortuary Science and Funeral Service
A career for the compassionate...
...with an aptitude for science.
SIU is one of just five universities in the nation where you can earn a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science and funeral service.
See what SIU can do for you
Median pay for funeral service workers is $56,850. The median wage for funeral service managers is $78,040.
Here are just a few things that you’ll learn:
- Funerary customs in various cultures
- An overview of grief and mourning psychology
- Funeral service counseling
- Funeral service management
- Anatomy and pathology
- Embalming
- Cremation practices
- Restorative art
Online Option
We also offer a Bachelor of Science Degree completion option, designed specifically for the working professional.
Our program was designed with working funeral directors and embalmers in mind. All required coursework can be complete in as little as two academic years (or 6 concurrent semesters). Plus, we'll work with you to to create a custom plan that meets your career needs.
Begin any semester! We offer continuous enrollment for online students.
The Saluki Commitment
Our pledge to qualifying new and transfer students to cover whatever tuition and mandatory fees your financial aid package does not.
It's a Saluki nation.
We’ve eliminated out-of-state tuition!
We’ve made it easy to become a Saluki no matter what state you call home. So go ahead -- Cross the (state) line!
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