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Accreditation, Approvals, and Affiliations

Accreditation is a voluntary activity initiated by the institution that requires a rigorous self-evaluation and an independent, objective appraisal of the overall educational quality by peers. Accreditation emphasizes quality assurance and a commitment to continuous quality enhancement.

Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service (GJCFS) and the Funeral Service associate degree program offered by Gupton-Jones College are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.

The ABFSE is an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

National Board Examination pass rates, graduation/retention rates, and job/placement/employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at www.abfse.org in the Directory of Accredited Programs.

State Authority to Operate

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.

State licensing agencies, higher education commissions, and other bureaus for private postsecondary education grant institutions to operate in their states.

  • Online Programs
  • Online Courses

Approvals

  • State Boards, Commissions and Agencies of Mortuary Science and Funeral Service
  • State Approval for Veteran Training
  • State Approval for Vocational Rehabilitation Training

Memberships

  • Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association(GFSPA)
  • The National Funeral Directors Association(NFDA)
  • The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association(NFDMA)
  • The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association(ICCFA)
  • The Cremation Association of North America(CANA)