funeral service education

There is a lot happening, a lot going on,. . . and a lot coming up

By Funeral Director Daily / January 9, 2023 /

    It seems like we just got through that busy holiday season, but it also seems like the world picks back up and we better get back on the ride so that we don’t get left behind.  I’ve just happened to notice a lot going on in the Death Care world and a lot…

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Non-profits team up to bring the profession “Journey to Serve”

By Funeral Director Daily / March 26, 2021 /

One of the most exciting initiatives since I have been involved in the funeral business has been brewing and is about to be presented to the industry through the philanthropy of the Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation.  These two organizations have collaborated to bring us the “Journey to Serve” initiative which is…

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Funeral director employment. . . where are we at? What can we do?

By Funeral Director Daily / March 9, 2020 /

A couple of things have happened in the last week that made me wonder about the state of employment in the funeral director world.  In the past week I just happened to meet a gentleman, whom I’m guessing is in his early 30’s.  Sitting next to this gentleman at a coffee shop I learned that…

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The Changing Face of Funeral Service Education

By Funeral Director Daily / November 1, 2018 /

Jack Mitchell’s great-great-great uncle started the Mitchell Wiedefeld Funeral Home in Baltimore in 1837.  According to an article and news report from WBAL- TV that you can read and see here, it is one of the oldest funeral homes in Baltimore and has a rich history. Mitchell is quoted in the article when he says,…

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Mount Ida Students Find a Home

By Funeral Director Daily / August 10, 2018 /

Last April Mount Ida College decided to close its doors for good.  Most students from the college were able to find continuing studies when the University of Massachusetts – Amherst acquired the campus.  However, that school does not have a mortuary science program and those students from Mount Ida College with partially completed degrees, in…

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