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Message from the President

On behalf of the faculty and staff of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, may I take this opportunity to welcome you as you learn more about us on our website.

AAMI has a rich history both as a pioneer and a leader in funeral service education. Our greatest strength has been in preparing students successfully to pass the National Board Examination. The preparation, by its very nature, has allowed students to grow in their confidence as funeral service professionals. Having mastered funeral service theory, our graduates are well suited for the enrichment that comes from the practical experience of working in funeral service. To that end, the faculty of AAMI is largely comprised of licensed funeral directors who have achieved further expertise in the field of education. This combination makes for enriching experiences that combine the theoretical elements of funeral service education with a realistic eye toward their practical application.

On-campus classes are conducted in the heart of New York City. The methods of presentation include lecture, discussion, media presentations, practical laboratory exercises and simulated role play. An extensive funeral service library and computer resource center is available to students to facilitate learning and promote academic curiosity. Field trips and guided research projects take advantage of the wealth of opportunities offered by our location in midtown Manhattan. Students find adequate time for sightseeing and socializing while studying at AAMI. A healthy balance of pursuits only enhances a graduate’s opportunity to find lasting success and satisfaction in the funeral service profession.

The online program is identical to our on-campus program in the courses offered, the course content and the requirements that a student must complete for graduation. Both programs require the completion of 69 credits of prescribed courses. The campus and online courses are taught by the same faculty. Students taking courses online may work on their courses anytime during the day or evening that is convenient for them! To complete the clinical embalming, restorative art lab and comprehensive review for the National Board Exam, you will be required to spend two weeks in New York City at the end of your studies.

As you browse through our website, you will come to know us at AAMI. We are committed professionals seeking to shape future professionals in the richly satisfying profession of funeral service. While you cannot "judge a book by its cover," we hope that what you see and read might inspire you to judge our institution as worthy of your investment of talent and interest. We stand ready to help you succeed in an environment where the student truly comes first.

Thank you and know that you are welcome at AAMI!


	LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Queens, NY) ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY (Queens, NY) ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE (Brooklyn, NY) YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Maine) SERVICEMEMBER'S OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE/DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT Partnerships	American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service 619 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Email: info@funeraleducation.org Phone: (212) 757-1190 Fax: (212) 765-5923 Toll Free: (866) 932-2264