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Designed as a shared program with the Milwaukee Area Technical College, the Funeral Service program prepares individuals for a career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. The program covers funeral management, arrangements, and service practices; embalming; funeral chemistry; restorative art; and other topics related to both the business and science sides of the industry.

Classes may be offered in a hybrid or online setting to link instruction from both Blackhawk and MATC. In some cases, students may be asked to attend classes outside of their current district. Students who complete the program will earn an associate degree from MATC, and be eligible to receive their license (pending successful completion of the National Board Exam and State Board Exam).

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$9,531

Paying For College

Median Wage

$41,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

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Get an overview of the Funeral Service program, held as a shared program with Milwaukee Area Technical College!

Class Information
Female graduates at commencement

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

The Funeral Service degree program at Milwaukee Area Technical College – West Allis Campus is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097; (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.

This Funeral Service degree program is recognized by the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Examining Board.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Prepare the deceased human body for identification, viewing, including case analysis, embalming, cosmetizing, and restorations
  • Comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards
  • Document and coordinate people and funeral-related activities
  • Anticipate and meet the needs of mourners in a tactful, discreet, and compassionate manner
  • Apply counseling skills to the arrangement of funerals
  • Recognize the burial rituals of various religious faiths, military branches, public service, and fraternal organizations
Funeral Service program

Highlights

Associate Degree

64 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Potential Careers

Funeral Director

Embalmer

Career Pathways

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Associate Degree

Funeral Service

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