Worsham College of Mortuary Science, founded in 1911, is a private institution offering an Associates Degree in twelve months. The College is dedicated to educating men and women for the funeral service profession. Students attending Worsham College come from all 50 states and many foreign countries. New students are accepted into the program in March and September.

The Diploma and Associate Degree Programs offered by Worsham College of Mortuary Science are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, (816) 233-3747,  www.abfse.org

The American Board of Funeral Service Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science is approved by:

• The Illinois Board of Higher Education
• The British Institute of Embalmers
• The Department of Professional Regulations
• The State Approving Agency for the Training of Veterans
• The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The U.S. Department of Justice for the Training of Foreign Students
• Member College of the National Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science

What’s New

Worsham College's Centennial Celebration-Saturday, October 22nd
On March 17, 1911, Worsham College of Mortuary Science opened their doors on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The College is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and has scheduled the Centennial Celebration for Saturday, October 22, 2011. The date was selected to coincide with the NFDA/CANA's joint Convention in Chicago, October 23-26, 2011. Worsham College will celebrate its graduates and one hundred years of educating a legacy of funeral service professionals.

The Celebration is an Open House from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the College, 495 Northgate Parkway, Wheeling, Illinois. There will be several food stations, beer, wine and a live band, Looney Train which specializes in classic rock. Steve Dawson, a member of Looney Train, plays the keyboard, is a 1982 graduate, and owns and operates Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home in Franklin Park, Illinois.

For those in need of transportation, a shuttle will be provided from the Hyatt Regency Chicago which will leave promptly at 4:30 p.m., and will leave the College at 9:00 p.m. for the hotel. Valet parking will also be available at the College.

Please be a part of the celebration. Reservations must be made at a fee of $20 per person. Space for the evening is limited so please make your reservation early.

Reservations cannot be accepted after October 7th. To secure your space please download the flier here (PDF), also available in Word .doc format, or call 847-808-8444.

We look forward to celebrating our history with you!!!

Upcoming Events

Graduation for the September 2011 Class
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

September 2012 Class begins
Monday, September 12, 2011

Centennial Celebration
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Worsham College

NFDA and CANA's National Convention in Chicago
October 23-26, 2011

CANA's Cremation Operators Training (Students Only)
November 10-11, 2011

Graduation for the March 2012 Class
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
 

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