is there a high school or vocational school in massachusetts that teaches mortuary science?

Answer 1

Looks like some states are requiring mortuary techs to have 2-year degrees, plus certification, and so won't accept vocational school credits for this field. Mass. seems to be one of these states. The good news is that there are two colleges where a high school student might be able to take classes while going to high school, like in the summer:

Funeral Institute Of The Northeast
77 University Ave
Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
[phone]
http://www.fine-ne.com/

Mount Ida College
777 Dedham St
Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459
[phone]
http://www.mountida.edu/

Answer 2

FINE Mortuary College
77 University Ave.
Westwood, MA 02090
Program: Associate in Applied Science in Funeral Service
(Has Distance Learning)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

New England Institute at Mount Ida College
777 Dedham St.
Newton Centre, MA 02159
Programs: Associate of Science in Funeral Service, Bachelor of Science in Bereavement Studies, Bachelor of Science in Funeral Home Management, and Baccalaureate Degree
(Has Distance Learning)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Answer 3

I would check with the local library or the internet. Perhaps the telephone book. But here is a tip, too. Have you thought about an apprenticeship in that field? Why do that? Firstly, it gives you the opportunity to determine if the career path is right for you without you spending money for school when it may not be a good fit. How does this work? Call funeral homes. Speak with the owner and/or director. Ask if they have apprenticeships. If not, ask if they know who might. An apprenticeship in that field can lead to less formal schooling and more "on the job training". I was approached in the bank I worked for. While I went thru the apprenticeship, I lived for free with the exception of my food and other personal needs. The entire top of this vintage funeral home was one huge apartment and it was mine, utilities and all. Yes, we loved those that have departed but my children were safe and they learned about death in a way that most children do not. They never saw anything disturbing; however, they saw a fair share of the elderly pass by in the small town we lived in. We went to many services. I considered it one of the most rewarding things I ever did and a way to give back. This is just a thought for you.