Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Tel:
(281) 873-0262
- The mission of the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is to prepare students for entry level positions in the funeral service profession. The Institute accomplishes this mission through offering the Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Certificate in Funeral Directing. The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has fulfilled this mission since 1936 and will continue to do so in the future.
School Highlights
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service serves 286 students (85% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 71%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 225% over five years.
| Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 262 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a vocational, post secondary teaching institution with its primary purpose being to educate individuals interested in the subjects comprising the mortuary arts and sciences curriculum as set out by the American Board of Funeral Service Education for licensure and a career in funeral service, embalming, or both. In 1936 Mr. R. Victor Landig accepted this challenge and opened the Landig College of Mortuary Science in Houston , Texas . The Landig College of Mortuary Science immediately became recognized as one of the leading and most respected colleges of Mortuary Science in the United States. In 1955 Mr. Landig had plans to move his college to Commonwealth Street located in downtown Houston, however personal health problems stopped Mr. Landig's plan of a new school on Commonwealth Street, however the new name was retained, the Commonwealth College of Science. Commonwealth Institute begins with a state-of-the-art learning facility, which includes preparation facilities for practical technical training. Our unique affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Medical School, and Harris County Department of Social Services allow students participation in over 1000 annual “real-life” funeral service experiences. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service offers the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service, General Education Courses and Certificate in Funeral Directing. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council of Recognition of Post Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Office of Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. (1.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.Private for-profit1,479 students | 1.10 Mi721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
(800) 510-5072 1.101,479 - 448 students | 3.00 Mi11310 Greens Crossing Blvd, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77067
(281) 885-4450 3.00448 - College of Health Care Professions-NorthwestPrivate, for profit2,811 students | 11.10 Mi12230 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 425-3100 11.102,811 - Culinary Institute IncPrivate for-profit301 students | 11.90 Mi7070 Allensby
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 358-5092 11.90301 - Lone Star College SystemPublic74,300 students | 15.40 Mi5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 813-6500 15.4074,300
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