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DU Thanatopraxie (Thanatopraxy) at Université d'Angers

Université d'Angers, France

Programme overview

A diploma giving the 190-hour theoretical training needed to sit the national thanatopractor exam required to practise in France; the national exam is not part of the DU and is organised each January by the Ministry of Health. It teaches the technical basics of embalming, specific subjects and the business aspects of thanatopraxy.

Faculty: Faculté de santé, Formation continue en santé  |  Department: Funeral care  |  Duration: 2 months  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Technical basics of embalming and conservation care in all circumstances, and the business side of thanatopraxy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A baccalauréat or equivalent is required, and candidates must already have attended conservation care with an approved thanatopractor and supply certificates. Applications closed for 2026-2027; next period 1 March to 15 May 2027.

EUR 3,730 for the whole programme. Continuing education / professional rate (Formation individuelle ou financée). University registration fees are charged in addition. Source

Duration: 2 months

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