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.

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Mortuary Science

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
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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.

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