American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (AAMI) has been educating and preparing funeral service professionals for more than 90 years.
As the only funeral service school located in New York City, AAMI offers both on-campus and fully online programs, grounded in academic excellence, practical experience, and a deep commitment to community and service.
Why Choose AAMI?
- High-quality, accredited funeral service education
- Supportive, family-style atmosphere
- Accessible, expert faculty and academic support
- Full-time or part-time study options (16–48 months)
- Fully online program available every semester
- Newly renovated learning facilities in NYC
- Required on-campus components for online students in their final semester
- Partnership with St. Joseph’s College (New York)
The History Of AAMI
AAMI’s legacy traces back to five funeral education institutions in New York City:
- Renouard Training School for Embalmers (1895)
- McAllister School of Embalming (1926)
- New York School of Embalming and Restorative Art (1930)
- Collier School of Embalming
- American Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research (1933)
Following World War II, several schools merged. In 1964, the McAllister School and the American Academy combined to form today’s AAMI.
Since then, we’ve educated over 10,000 funeral service professionals, many of whom are first-generation students entering the field.
Campus Location
AAMI is located in the historic Paramount Building, just steps from Times Square in Midtown Manhattan. We are easily accessible via:
- Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Penn Station
- Grand Central Terminal
- PATH trains and multiple subway lines
Commuters from across New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, and Pennsylvania attend in person each semester. Students also enjoy convenient access to NYC’s museums, theaters, cultural landmarks, and houses of worship.
AAMI Facilities & Resources
Our facilities include:
- Restorative Art Lab
- Embalming Demonstration Laboratory
- Computer and learning labs
- Classrooms equipped with multimedia tools (slides, video, PowerPoint, manikins)
- A 1,400-volume library with current journals and historical collections
- ADA-accessible classrooms and study areas
All online students are welcome to use campus facilities when visiting NYC