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Mortuary School

I am interested in going to mortuary school but I don't know where to start. Can you tell me how many years I would need to go to school and what kind of degree I would have to acquire before I can perform embalmings?

The programs and requirements vary from state to state, but the general requirements tend to be a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate's degree from a college or university and graduation from mortuary school. Most mortuary school programs last a year, but that may vary as well.