Mortuary Science Program

Aims and Purposes

The Aims and Purposes of the Mortuary Science Program at DMACC are:

1. To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.
2. To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary of the profession.
3. To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large.
4. To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.
5. To provide a curriculum at the post secondary level of instruction.
6. To encourage research in the field of funeral service.
7. To provide students the business and legal knowledge, philosophical/ethical principles, and specific techniques and skills to enable them to be successful within the funeral service profession.
8. To educate and prepare individuals for active contribution to the service and welfare of their communities.