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Funeral Service

 

ABFSE Curriculum Requirements
 
 
Because of the diversity of work responsibilities in funeral directing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education requires coursework in the following areas of study.
 
  • Public Health and Technical
    Chemistry, Microbiology and Public Health, Anatomy, Pathology, Embalming and Restorative Art.
  • Business Management
    Accounting, Funeral Home Management and Merchandising, Computer Applications, Funeral Directing, Small Business Management.
  • Social Sciences/Humanities
    Dynamics of Grief, Counseling, Sociology of Funeral Service, History of Funeral Service, Communication Skills.
  • Legal, Ethical, Regulatory
    Mortuary Law, Business Law, Ethics
  • Electives
    Various electives in general education to meet graduation requirements.