James Edward Smith Jr. is an instructor at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas. In his class, students learn how to restore the faces of deceased individuals who may have experienced trauma to the head or face. As part of their training, students choose the faces of celebrities to practice as they approach their final quarters in school.

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Simply stated, the purpose of any institution of higher education is to prepare students.  “Prepare for what” varies depending on the school’s mission or even one’s belief whether the purpose of higher learning is strictly to prepare one for the workforce, or rather to nurture critical and creative thinking.  I think it’s both.  Mortuary colleges obviously focus on educating and preparing students for a career specifically in funeral service, but critical thinking, good decision-making, solid communications and other “soft skills” will also make for a much better fun

As the new year dawns, few industries are more dynamic and challenging than the death-care landscape. All around we see experimentation and change in a time when the future of funeral service is evolving. As we begin 2018, we asked some of the death care’s top experts and innovators to share their predictions for the year ahead. Here, they share their visions of the future of cremation, education, memorialization, technology and more. 

Senior Tyler Masters was awarded a $3,500 scholarship from Newcomer Funeral Home.  Tyler has also earned her apprenticeship with Newcomer from the scholarship application. Please join Mid-America College in congratulating Ms. Master on a job well done.

Senior Tyler Masters was awarded a $3,500 scholarship from Newcomer Funeral Home.  Tyler has also earned her apprenticeship with Newcomer from the scholarship application. Please join Mid-America College in congratulating Ms. Master on a job well done.   Picture is Tyler with Dave Capella from Newcomer presenting the Scholarship.

NEW! Fully Online Associates in Applied Science (AAS) Program is right around the corner……The latest model-busting fully Online Associates in Applied Science (AAS) program comes to Mid-America College and Dallas Institute schools of funeral service. This program is set out to be accessible to all students, regardless of academic background or finances. Today, many who wish to attain a college degree in mortuary science are not able to complete a campus-based program, often due to conflicting professional and personal responsibilities.

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