Hours of Operation

Commonwealth Institute is open and available to students Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (central time), except during designated holidays.  Campus lecture classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday during the following times:

First Hour……8:00 – 8:50 AM

Second Hour…9:00 – 9:50 AM

Third Hour…10:00 – 10:50 AM

Fourth Hour..11:00 – 11:50 AM

Fifth Hour….12:00 – 12:50 PM

*Embalming laboratory sessions for campus students are held from 1:00 to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday during the designated academic term, and on Friday as necessary.  Every effort is made to complete lab by 4:30 PM; however, this may vary depending on the individual case(s).  Online student embalming laboratory sessions follow a different schedule (See Externships & Labs).


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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

415 Barren Springs Drive
Houston, Texas 77090

Office Telephone: (281) 873-0262
Toll Free: (800) 628-1580
Fax: (281) 873-5232
Email: [email protected]


Campus Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Lecture Classes
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Mon-Thu 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Mon-Thu 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Embalming Labs
Mon-Thu 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Fri – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The dates and times of laboratory sessions are scheduled at the beginning of each quarter.

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