A DMACC Mortuary Science Student may participate in the following professional activities, provided they are accomplished in the physical presence of a DMACC-approved, licensed funeral director/embalmer and the activities are not prohibited by the state regulatory agency.
Embalming cases;
Cosmetic applications;
Funerals;
Set up Visitations;
Transfers of remains;
Cremation processes;
Preparation of the deceased for the cremation process
Presentation of legal aspects of cremation
Transfer of deceased to crematory
Preparation of funeral service paperwork including, but not limited to:
Death certificates
Burial transit permits
Social security forms
Complete a register book;
Complete an obituary / eulogy; and
Arrangement conferences.
*Any activity that does not require a license in the state, may be performed without a funeral director present.
**These activities will only count toward DMACC Mortuary Science coursework when the student is enrolled in a course requiring these activities.
These activities may be accomplished only after the following are completed and verified by the DMACC Mortuary Science program:
The student is admitted and attending the Mortuary Science program;
DMACC Affiliation Agreement;
Video tour of the funeral home;
Hepatitis B vaccination form;
Verification of licensure of the Preceptor (funeral director/embalmer) and the funeral establishment (if applicable)
If applicable, appropriate state registration (e.g. Enrollment verification, Clinical Card, etc.)
