Funeral Services, AAS
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in funeral services.
Students will learn to develop relationships with families of the deceased and address grief-related needs of the bereaved; understand ethical conduct and follow applicable laws; demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative arts; understand procedures for burial and cremation; and manage a funeral establishment. This degree is offered at the Chester campus.
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Degree Requirements and Outcomes
Students interested in studying funeral services must meet all prerequisites and apply to the program.
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Career Paths
Jobs in this field include embalmer, funeral attendant, funeral service manager, and funeral director.
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Richard Sikon
Director, Department of Funeral Services
November 24 - Chester Campus
Brightpoint’s EMS program is holding a mass casualty incident training exercise for its students on Monday, November 24, from approximately 4:00 – 10:00 p.m., at the Chester Campus. This is an active-learning exercise designed to simulate real-world crisis scenarios. Passersby may notice activity in and around Beacon Hall related to the training, including individuals acting as patients and EMS students responding with equipment. This exercise is only open to those participating in the training.