Mortuary Science Pre-Professional Program

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About the Mortuary Science Pre-Professional Program

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Funeral directors, also called morticians and undertakers, manage funeral homes and arrange the details of a funeral. The Pre-Mortuary Science program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will prepare you for higher education in the field.

The program to be followed by a pre-mortuary science student is largely determined by the requirements of the state in which they will practice and the mortuary school they plan to attend.

PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE

Responsibilities in mortuary science:

• Arranging transportation of the deceased
• Preparing the body
• Submitting paperwork and legal documents
• Consulting with the deceased’s family
• Helping plan funerals
• Discussing and planning funerals with people who wish to arrange their own service in advance

Median Pay: $60,580 per year

4% Projected Employment Growth

from 2023 to 2033 according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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