American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

The mission of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is to educate students so that they may reach their full potential and achieve their goal to enter the funeral service profession. AAMI is committed to creating a learning environment that supports educational excellence, encourages academic innovations and promotes the steadfastness and integrity of the funeral profession. As a leader in funeral service education for 80 years, AAMI provides and supports the educational needs of the funeral industry.

AAMI is an urban, not-for-profit, private, single-purpose academic institution dedicated to the educational needs of the funeral industry. AAMI provides educational leadership through learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for and meet the challenges of educating a socially and economically diverse population. AAMI provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to study, research and observe the culture and customs of the changing dynamics of the funeral profession.

AAMI has 80 years experience in funeral education and thousands of funeral directors have graduated from our school. As a leader in funeral education we take our role in shaping the future of the funeral industry very seriously.

AAMI is located in the heart of New York City and draws upon an experienced and diverse faculty and administration to teach our students. The faculty is largely comprised of experienced licensed funeral directors who have achieved further expertise in the field of education.

The AAMI campus is located in “The Movie Lab” building just one block from the Hudson River. The entire premise is well-lighted, ventilated and air-conditioned, providing a cheerful and comfortable atmosphere during all seasons of the year. Physical facilities are readily accessible for the disabled.

In addition to the usual classroom facilities for lecture and discussion, there are specially designed laboratories for Restorative Art and Computer Science which enhance the opportunities for students to learn by doing. A range of visual and learning aids are utilized to enhance and facilitate the educational experience in the classroom. These include films, slides, charts, manikins (models), video equipment, and PowerPoint presentations.

Our students represent a rich mosaic that can only be found in New York. AAMI students come from every corner of the world. The common thread that holds us all together is a desire to serve the needs of families through a time-honored profession that allows for a dignified and respectful tribute to a life that has been lived.

The mission of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is to educate students so that they may reach their full potential and achieve their goal to enter the funeral service profession. AAMI is committed to creating a learning environment that supports educational excellence, encourages academic innovations and pro...