Des Moines Area Community College – Mortuary Science Program

Pathway

Mortuary science & funeral service

Address

2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023

Program Chair

Kevin E. Patterson

Phone

(515) 964-6244

Fax

(515) 965-7082

Email

kepatterson@dmacc.edu

Website

funeral.dmacc.edu

Accredited degree

Associate Degree and Advanced Standing Diploma

Distance education

Yes

Part-time option

Yes

Accreditation

ABFSE, the only accreditor recognized in the United States for funeral service and mortuary science education.

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