For the first time ever, Nevada will have its own Funeral Services degree—and it’s happening right here at CSN starting Fall 2025!
Until now, anyone in Nevada who wanted to become a funeral director, embalmer, or funeral home manager had to train out of state. But thanks to years of hard work (nearly eight years in the making!) and a generous donation from Palm Mortuary, CSN is changing the game.
“This is great for Las Vegas, great for Nevada,” said Cassie Gentry, CSN’s Chair of Health Related Professions. “It’s a career most people don’t think about, but it’s incredibly important. And it takes someone with real empathy to do this work and support families when they need it most.”
Not only does this program fill a major gap in Nevada, but it also leads to serious career opportunities—with starting salaries around $62K to $63K. And this is just the beginning. CSN plans to grow the program, reach students in Northern Nevada, and create a pathway to a bachelor’s degree in the future.
The first class is limited to just 10 students, and the deadline to apply is June 1, 2025.
Check out all the details and apply here: csn.edu/funeral-services-program-aas.
