Begin Your Journey in Funeral Service with Purpose
Pierce Mortuary Colleges offers a fast, focused path to a fulfilling career in funeral service—combining compassionate care with technical expertise. Whether you dream of becoming a funeral director, embalmer, or grief care professional, we’ll prepare you to serve with confidence, empathy, and professionalism.
With campuses in Dallas, Texas, Decatur (Atlanta), Georgia, and Jeffersonville, Indiana, our colleges are among the most respected in the nation—each with a rich legacy of educating future leaders in funeral service. Online learning options are available for those needing flexibility, without sacrificing quality.
Why Choose Pierce Mortuary Colleges?
✔ Graduate in as little as 18 months
Get career-ready quickly through an accredited program that blends classroom learning, lab work, and hands-on training.
✔ Learn from experts in the field
Our instructors are licensed professionals with real-world experience in funeral directing, embalming, bereavement care, and business operations.
✔ Access hands-on learning
From embalming labs to casket displays and anatomical study materials, you’ll gain experience you can’t get from a textbook alone.
✔ A community that supports you
Form strong connections through student clubs, small class sizes, and one-on-one faculty mentorship.
✔ Flexible learning that fits your life
Online and in-person options help you pursue your education wherever you are.
What You’ll Study
Prepare to meet the needs of families with coursework in:
Embalming & Restorative Arts
Funeral Directing & Ethics
Business Management & Operations
Grief Counseling
Green Burial Practices
Funeral Law & Regulations
Take the First Step Toward Your Future
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