American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, Inc. is the only funeral service school within New York City.
 
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.

The Associate Degree in Occupational Studies at American Academy McAllister Institute is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc.