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FUNERAL SERVICE

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 12.0301

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Edmond, Oklahoma

    100 N University Dr, Edmond, Oklahoma, 73034

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-4031.00

Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningService OrientationTime ManagementReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementPsychologyChemistryLaw and GovernmentEconomics and Accounting

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasArm-Hand SteadinessInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
  • Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
  • Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
  • Conform to laws of health and sanitation and ensure that legal requirements concerning embalming are
  • Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
  • Join lips, using needles and thread or wire.
  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice
  • Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.
  • Deliver death certificates to medical facilities or offices to obtain signatures from legally author

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareSpreadsheet softwareProject management softwareHuman resources softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser softwareVideo creation and editing softwareElectronic mail softwareAccounting softwarePresentation software

Tools

Adult trocarsAir brushesAneurysm needlesAngular forcepsArm and hand positionersAxillary drain tubesBarber scissorsBistoury knivesBlending brushesBody bagsBody positionersCalvarium clampsCarotid tubesCasket liftersCentrifugal force pumpsAirbrushing devicesArterial tubesBody bridgesCannula setsCasket carriagesCasket lowering devicesChemical pillowsCompaction tampersCremation standsCurved suture needlesDump trailersElectric mortuary aspiratorsEmbalming machinesEmbalming tables

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers39-4031.00
  • Embalmers39-4011.00
  • Funeral Home Managers11-9171.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Remains preparation oversight — direct the full preparation and care workflow for all cases, including complex or non-routine situations, at a full-service funeral home.
  • Non-routine legal documentation — resolve complications in death certificate or burial permit completion for complex cases involving coroner involvement or out-of-state transfer.
  • Advanced embalming procedures — perform and evaluate embalming techniques for difficult cases, including trauma or extended-delay situations, in a licensed preparation room.
  • Complex family arrangements — independently manage multi-service funeral arrangements involving diverse cultural, religious, or logistical requirements across a range of family needs.
  • End-to-end funeral planning — autonomously coordinate all elements of funerals, burials, and cremations, including vendor contracts, staffing, and contingency adjustments.
  • Judgment and decision making — assess ambiguous or sensitive family situations and apply critical thinking to resolve service disputes or special accommodation requests.
  • Technology integration — leverage CRM, project management, and scheduling software to manage multiple concurrent cases with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Staff and vendor coordination — direct support staff, drivers, and contracted vendors across simultaneous funeral events to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Regulatory compliance management — interpret and apply state and federal funeral service regulations across all operational areas without external guidance.
  • Grief support communication — counsel families through pre-arrangement, at-need, and aftercare phases using advanced active listening and oral expression skills.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
31%
Placement Rate
83%