Funeral Service Education

Leaders in Funeral Service Education for over 100 Years

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Worsham News and Events

2019 NEIFDA Spring Meeting

March 27, 2019

IFDA Continued Education at Worsham – 6 CEs available

April 5, 2019
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NEIFDA 2019 Spring Seminar – 7 CE Event

April 12, 2019
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Program Highlights

photo of a Worsham College of Mortuary Science gaining valuable real world training in the school coffin showroom

We are one of
the largest mortuary science
programs in the country

Exceptional faculty,
training, and lab equipment

93%
job placement rate

Financial aid available
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A noble profession.
Over 100 years of history.
Your new career.
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Old microscope used for specimen study
An early 20th century microscope, one of many artifacts illustrating the tools of early mortuary science and Worsham's 100+ years of history
photo of students learning restorative art using clay model heads at Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Hands on experience to train you for your new career
Students take notes at Worsham College of Mortuary Science
The College curriculum provides a rich mixture of Science and Arts classes, as well as Funeral Service specific subjects
photo of students getting hands on practice at Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Actual practice exercises to prepare the leaders of tomorrow

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Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science, Diploma and Worsham College of Mortuary Science
are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
Tel: (816) 233-3747
Web: abfse.org

The American Board of Funeral
Service Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

National Board Exam

National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates and employment rates for this and other ABFSE‑accredited programs are available at abfse.org. To request a printed copy of Worsham College’s pass rates please visit Worsham College, 495 Northgate Parkway, Wheeling, IL 60090, request by email Lmcmurrough[at]worsham[dot]edu or by telephone 847‑808‑8444.

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Approvals/Membership

Worsham College of Mortuary Science
is approved by:

The Illinois Board of Higher Education • ibhe.org
1 N. Old State Capital Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Illinois Board of Higher Education Institutional Complaint System

The British Institute of Embalmers • bioe.co.uk

The Department of Professional Regulations
State of Illinois • idfpr.com

The State Approving Agency for the Training of
Veterans • nasaa-vetseducation.com

The Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation • www.dhs.state.il.us

Member College of the National Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science

Gainful Employment

Gainful Employment AAS

Gainful Employment Diploma

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non‑immigrant alien students.

Why Is Accreditation Important?

The First Step in becoming a Licensed Funeral Director is graduating from Accredited Mortuary Science Program.

To become eligible for the National Board Exam you must be verified by a school as having completed all graduation requirements from an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program.