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Navigating Board Certification & Beyond with Pierce Mortuary Colleges
At Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we provide extensive support to our students throughout their academic journey, particularly in preparing for and succeeding in board certification exams. Our approach encompasses a blend of academic, financial, and personal support...
The Ultimate Guide to Funeral Pre-Planning: Protecting Your Family and Your Legacy
Planning for the future often involves considerations like retirement, estate planning, and healthcare. However, one area that frequently gets...
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...
COVID-19’s Impact on Funeral Service Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult to navigate in education on every level. Many schools and universities have been updating their plans for...
Sometimes be a mistake expert
Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022 Sometimes be a mistake expert by IE Magazine Don Madelung; President & CEO of Pierce Mortuary Colleges Pierce...
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...
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...
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...
How Funeral Directors Can Carry On During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues throughout the world, news stories and information keep churning on various aspects of the illness. A lot of the coverage has...
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...
Announcements
ICCFA CREMATORY OPERATOR / Wednesday, November 18, 2020 / 9:00 – 5:00 pm CST
The ICCFA Crematory Operator Certification program is presented by ICCFA cremation coaches Poul Lemasters, Esq., and Larry Stuart, Jr. Learn how to...
ICCFA CREMATION ARRANGER / Tuesday, November 17, 2020 / 9:00 – 5:00 pm CST
The ICCFA Arranger Certification program is presented by ICCFA coach, Glenda Stansbury. This training is focused on the specific skills required for...
Pierce Mortuary Colleges: Prepping funeral industry leaders in the 21st Century
James E. Samels is president and CEO of The Education Alliance and senior partner in the law firm Samels Associates. Arlene Lieberman is senior...
National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day
March 11th is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. It is a day set aside by Congress in 2008, “to pay tribute to funeral...
Live Webcast – ICCFA Cremation Certification
December 11, 2019 Live, interactive cremation certification training. In addition to the ICCFA Operator Certification, Pierce Mortuary Colleges also...
The CustomerME! Mindset — Workshop for Students
Students at Pierce Mortuary Colleges are getting SOAR! Certified! Presenter: John T. McQueen, CFSP Customer Experience Trainer When: November 18,...
ICCFA CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION @ DIFS
Date: July 16, 2019 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST) Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. (CST) Where: Dallas Institute of Funeral Service 3909 S....
ICCFA CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION @ GJCFS
Date: April 23, 2019 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. (EST) Where: Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service 5141...
ICCFA CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION @ MACFS
Date: May 28, 2019 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. (EST) Where: Mid-America College of Funeral Service 3111...
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