Welcome to the Commonwealth Institute website – Commonwealth is a wonderful place, and I hope you learn a great deal of what we have to offer you as the premiere training institute for future funeral service practitioners. We are proud to offer both traditional and on-line distance education programs. Also, let us design and present specialized continuing education for your company or group.

Commonwealth Institute is located in Houston, America’s fourth largest city, with many events and activities that appeal to students with different interests and backgrounds.

As you learn more about Commonwealth Institute, you will see that this funeral service institution is a step ahead of the rest. 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 500 annual “real-life” funeral service experiences. Something else you will not find at another college is our relationship with the National Museum of Funeral History. Commonwealth Institute is the only funeral service college to offer this special resource.

Additionally, our faculty consists of some of the most innovative and brightest individuals in funeral service education. Commonwealth Institute believes in utilizing industry experienced instructors, so our students can be confident that they’re prepared to enter the workforce as capable and responsible practitioners. We do not simply teach theory, but believe strongly in applied learning – that is taking the knowledge you learn in the classroom and demonstrating how to use it in the workplace.

Commonwealth Institute is a multicultural institution committed towards enhancing and facilitating learning in an environment that contributes to student success and academic excellence. 

On behalf of the Board of Regents, the administration, faculty and staff, I extend best wishes as you allow us to assist you in your quest for success and academic achievement.

J. Chandler Altieri
President
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service