Designer and Custom Caskets
Custom casket design has gained in popularity over recent years. And it’s no longer only an option for the rich and famous. Rather than choosing a simple, traditional casket for burial, many people are finding that they’d like to choose a final resting place that better represents their life and personality.
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Pierce Mortuary Colleges, Inc. operates three non-profit colleges in Dallas, TX, Jeffersonville, IN, and Decatur, GA. They train funeral directors and embalmers. These colleges have led the funeral service business since the 1900s. Pierce Mortuary Colleges have approximately 1,500 students, as well as 200 instructors and staff.
The Added Meaning Behind Memorial Day for the Funeral Profession
Memorial Day and the funeral industry are bound together. For funeral directors, this means finding ways to mark the holiday with deference to all of the vets who have passed on, most notably the ones whose passing we’ve helped to memorialize.
Certificate Programs for Your Funeral Service Career
A career in the funeral service industry is a calling. It’s an important career path that puts you in a position to help people during the most intense moments of their lives. It also gives you the opportunity to take the lead in honoring those who have passed on.
A History of the Hearse: Honoring the Departed with Dignity
At Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we take pride in educating the next generation of funeral service professionals. As part of our commitment to promoting knowledge and understanding in the field of mortuary science, we believe it is essential to explore the rich history that has shaped the traditions and practices we hold dear today.
The Growing Death Care Industry: A Beacon of Job and Career Stability
The death care industry, often overlooked in mainstream discussions, is undergoing significant growth, offering an increasing number of job opportunities and promising career stability. At Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of this sector and its potential for those seeking a stable and rewarding career.
9 Tips to Ensure a Successful Apprenticeship
Embarking on an apprenticeship is an exciting and pivotal step in your journey as a mortuary science student. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing you to develop the skills, knowledge, and professional network necessary for a successful career in the funeral industry.
Coping with Loss During the Holidays
The grief experienced during and after the loss of a loved one can be the most profound pain of your lifetime. While there are psychological stages of grief, not everyone experiences them the same way or in an identical order. For families, this can be exceptionally challenging because every member may respond in a different way.
Back to School After Covid-19
The new normal. Getting back to school this year will be an exciting time. Restrictions during the pandemic were difficult for many students to maneuver. If you’re a mortuary science student, or someone considering the program, you might wonder what school will look like this year.
The Importance and Benefits of Thanatology Certification
Thanatology is the study of death and dying. That is a very simplified definition because the subject matter encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including scientific, religious, spiritual, and psychological.