by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Death companionship may seem like a new field in the funeral industry with its recent boom in popularity, but the reality is that it has been a fundamental calling throughout history. Every culture has had its own ways of guiding and supporting our loved ones at the...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
You can find a great many sources to discuss the new challenges of providing services as a funeral director during the current pandemic. The challenges are high. There are regulations about the number of people allowed at services and barriers between being able to...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Holding space is a term we have been hearing a lot more lately that is often discussed in end-of-life care, but it is also extremely important for those with careers in the funeral service industry to understand. As a funeral professional, one of the most fulfilling...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Funeral service management is a fulfilling and important career path. Those who work in this field have the privilege of helping families in grief while paying tribute to those who have departed. Many who enter into this profession feel a sense of duty to the...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Student support services are (or should be) robust and welcoming in any higher education environment. College schedules are purposely rigorous. You need to be prepared for the work ahead and the completion of your degree is an achievement to be proud of. At Pierce...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
A career in funeral services is not right for everyone. But, if you really want to be of service to people during some of their most trying times, and you want a career where you can make a profound difference, a mortuary science education might be the best investment...
