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Dallas Institute of Funeral Service campus will be CLOSED for on-campus operations from 1/25/26 through Friday 1/30/26 due to inclement weather. All classes will be held online as scheduled. Students should log in to their courses and follow their instructors’ guidance for virtual instruction.

History of Funeral Service

FS 102

Both funeral service and embalming are included in this history course from the beginnings to modern funeral practices. It covers the history of such cultures as the Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. Historical contributions by influential individuals to both funeral service and the art of embalming are also covered.