Consider a career as a dedicated Funeral Service professional.

NSCC’s Funeral Service associate degree program was designed by funeral professionals, for funeral professionals. Our ABFSE accredited program is offered in a one-day-a-week, hybrid format, which combines online and in-person learning to tap into the best of both options. Our students experience the flexibility and convenience of online classes, combined with face-to-face instruction by local, experienced funeral faculty, only coming to campus one day each week. All classes are scheduled on Tuesdays only for the duration of the program, allowing our students to more seamlessly schedule classes around work and family obligations. Located in Danvers, MA, we are the only institution offering a funeral service degree in New England, north of Boston.

 

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Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor’s degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.

No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.

 

Funeral Service Quick Facts

89%

Of our graduates employed within the funeral service field

$70,670

Average salary for licensed funeral director in Massachusetts

4

Number of semesters to complete this degree as a full time student

Next Steps

NSCC’s Funeral Service associate degree program offers courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

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NSCC’s Funeral Service associate degree program is Selective Admissions and has specific requirements for acceptance. Students seeking admission into the Funeral Service associate degree program must fulfill these requirements.

Here are the required courses for NSCC’s Funeral Service associate degree program.

All applicants to the Funeral Service associate degree program are required to attend a Mandatory Information Session. Mandatory Information Sessions will be held via Zoom. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

INFORMATION SESSIONS for FALL 2025:

All Information Sessions for Fall 2025 have concluded.  Information Sessions for Fall 2026 will be announced soon.

 

 

INTERESTED IN SCHEDULING A TOUR?

Tours are available by request. Email funeralservices@northshore.edu to schedule a tour.

 

Student Learner Outcomes for NSCC’s Funeral Service associate degree program are detailed in NSCC’s Academic Catalog.

The total tuition and General and Technology Fees for In-state Residents without financial aid is $16,056 for the 72-credit for the Funeral Service associate degree program (fees vary by program).

Books and course materials, transportation, and health insurance expenses are not included in the tuition and fee costs.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice. The MA Board of Higher Education reserves the right to increase tuition without prior notice.

Sarah Stopyra Funeral Service Program Director at North Shore Community College

As an instructor, I can see NSCC is filled with highly engaged students, as well as excellent staff who support and guide students to achieve their career goals.

Sarah Stopyra

Funeral Service Program Director

For More Information

Admissions
admissions@northshore.edu
978-762-4188

Program Questions
funeralservices@northshore.edu
781-477-2215

Faculty and Administration

Sarah A. Stopyra
Funeral Service Program Chair
Full-Time Faculty
Office: DS-114
978-762-4000 ext. 4251
sstopyra@northshore.edu

Cheryl Gebhardt
Administrative Assistant
Office: LS-319
781-477- 2215
cgebhard@northshore.edu

Mary Meng-Lee
Dean
Human Services/Emergency Response Pathway
Office: LS-321
781-477-2283
mmenglee@northshore.edu

 

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

The Funeral Service associate degree program at North Shore Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816)233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org

National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at https://www.abfse.org/html/dir-ma.html.

CAUTION: Students applying for admission to NSCC Funeral Service associate degree program should contact their respective state licensing agency regarding that state agency’s approval of this particular program of instruction.

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