Certifications

All students receive specialized training from national experts* as part of the curriculum. 

Crematory Operations

Graduates emerge certified in cremation operations, along with extensive knowledge of the practices and procedures that will help them best serve families and reduce the risk of litigation for a firm.

Why is certification imperative? Cremation is the fastest growing market in funeral service with rates approaching nearly 50%. Nearly two dozen states already require crematory operators hold certification. Service professionals must be equipped with the knowledge and skill set to guide a family through the array of service and tribute options available today.

• International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
• Cremation Association of North America (CANA) 
• National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)

Certification is part of the following degree programs: A.A.S. and B.M.S. 

Funeral Celebrant (B.M.S. only)

B.M.S. students earn the distinction as InSight Certified Funeral Celebrants after receiving intense training and certification from our faculty licensed InSight trainers. CCMS is the first, and currently only mortuary science school, to offer this training and certification as part of the bachelor curriculum.

Why is certification an advantage? Celebrants are becoming increasingly popular in today’s diverse communities, including those families who opt for a secular tribute without a clergy officiant.  Graduates emerge prepared to offer funeral and memorial services, or tributes that are personalized and individualized to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the deceased. Celebrants coordinate directly with families and through funeral homes to provide these services.

Certification is part of the following degree programs: B.M.S. 

Hospitality: ServSafe Person-In-Charge and Servsafe Alcohol (B.M.S. only)

B.M.S. students will complete the ServSafe Person in Charge course which is a comprehensive solution that delivers consistent food safety training to persons in charge. This ensures the same food safety principles are delivered each and every time.

The Servsafe Alcohol® Program is a complete and convenience responsible alcohol service training solution for students.

Certification is part of the following degree programs: B.M.S.