Mortuary Science
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness & compassion.
– Dalai Lama XIV
The Mortuary Science Department at Cypress College prepares individuals for a career that cares for the dead and comforts the living.
As a Mortuary Science student you will prepare for employment as a funeral director and embalmer through a variety of courses.
What You’ll Study
- Work Experience
- Orientation to Funeral Service
- Funeral Service Pathology
- Embalming Anatomy/Pathology
- Funeral Service Thanatology
- Funeral Service Management
- Funeral Service Ceremonies
- Embalming Theory and Practice
- Funeral Directing
- Funeral Service Administration
- Methods of Disposition
- Funeral Service Sciences
- Embalming
- Restorative Art
- Funeral Services Ethics/Laws
- Embalming Application
- Mortuary Law
- Funeral Service Practicum
- Embalming Externship
- Funeral Service Capstone
- Funeral Service Counseling
Catalog
Visit our catalog for more information about the degrees and certificates, courses, and program learning outcomes for students majoring in Mortuary Science.
Careers & Salary
Careers
- Embalmer
- Funeral Service Manager
- Mortician, Undertaker, and Funeral Director
Salary
- Low: $26k
- Average: $53k
- High: $126k
Program Mapper
What Students Say
“The Mortuary Science Program is nothing like anything I have ever experienced. In order to be successful, you must be active. By being active, I mean showing up every day, being engaged in each lecture, and being supportive of your cohorts. It is truly a team effort and we all help each other throughout the process.”
Kimberly Worl
“Each faculty member of the mortuary program has positively contributed to my time here.”
Holly Herrera
Faculty
- Lori Collins
- Damon de la Cruz
- Jolena Grande
Adjunct Faculty
- Glenn Bower
- Chase Mirassou
- Stephen Nichols
- Christina Villa
- Yvonne Yu
Mortuary Science Department
Location: TE-3, Room 215
T: (714) 484-7278
E: mortsci@cypresscollege.edu
Department Chair: Jolena Grande, jgrande@cypresscollege.edu