In recent years there have been many changes to the funeral business.
Demands now go beyond body preparation and public health protection.
The modern funeral director must assume responsibilities for legal and ethical issues as well as administer to the practical, personal, and psychological needs of bereaved families. In response to these changes, funeral service education has broadened its scope as well. This does not mean that body preparation is not important. At Vincennes University you will receive classroom and clinical instruction aimed specifically at developing these and other technical skills. You will also receive instruction in the areas of psychology, sociology, funeral counseling, and the psychological aspects of grief and death, as well as proper procedures for conducting services for various religious and fraternal orders.