Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service

It's important that funeral directors and those who work in the mortuary sciences prioritize their own health. The services we offer to grieving families are important and valued. But we can't do any good for anyone if we've depleted ourselves. https://fal.cn/3eslt

Save the date! On May 15th, join us for our virtual and in-person open house! Our Open House events are a wonderful opportunity to find out more about what our program has to offer. Learn more: https://fal.cn/3ens9

The pandemic has reminded the world how truly critical funeral workers are. We have a unique job. We can’t close and we can’t stop performing our duties. It has forced us to evolve, change and adapt. https://fal.cn/3ei3U

Deaths from pandemic-fueled loneliness and so-called broken heart syndrome definitely happened, and chances are those in the funeral industry know this more than anyone. https://fal.cn/3eddW

At Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we believe your social experience on campus can be just as important as what you learn in the classroom. See how: https://fal.cn/3e7Pq

Even though it’s a job she never considered, Kathy Boeke says she loves everything about funeral homes. It’s a people business. https://fal.cn/3bbMF

Unknown to many, a majority of funeral directors today have been called to this special ministry and their singular purpose is to make the darkest days and the most difficult journey for a family a little easier. https://fal.cn/3b7Ag

Genevieve Keeney, the president and COO of the National Museum of Funeral History discussed her longtime preoccupation with death and the importance of an institution dedicated to the history of the funeral industry. https://fal.cn/3b2wr

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is supporting funeral professionals seeking CEU hours with a new complimentary online program called WilbertEDU. Learn more: https://fal.cn/3aY7j

Until recently, the products and services offered by the funeral and wedding industries have remained fairly unique and separated. These nine examples prove that’s no longer the case. https://fal.cn/3aTnP

Our support services are in place to help you achieve your goals. This means offering you the tools to not only learn the skills you need to master for a fulfilling future, but also helping you navigate your current work/life/study balance. New blog: https://pierce.edu/node/171

Did you know that over half of consumers are interested in natural burials? This episode of Connecting Directors' "Green Talks" goes deep on one question what is a green funeral? https://fal.cn/3aKRV

What makes us different, makes us better. Discover the reasons why Pierce Mortuary Colleges make a great fit for our students: https://pierce.edu/index.php/about/why-pmc

Andre Dawson’s transition from baseball Hall of Famer to funeral home owner has intrigued everyone. Now a TV show inspired by Dawson’s career shift will cast an even brighter spotlight on the shy slugger and the funeral profession. https://fal.cn/3aCca

When excellence counts...choose Pierce Mortuary Colleges. For over 54 years Pierce Mortuary Colleges has provided an outstanding education to students pursuing a career in funeral science. https://www.pierce.edu/about

Funeral directors in South Dakota must deal with COVID-19 fatalities, but Terry Rietveld feels the most sympathy towards families that didn’t get to spend more invaluable time with their loved ones due to nursing home visitation restrictions. https://www.thedickinsonpress.com//6652846-SD-funeral-dire

The more Jarrod Hammond learned about the emerging practice of water cremation, an alternative to fire-based cremation, the more he was interested. https://fal.cn/3ap3G

Life has gotten ever more dominated by digital technology. Now it seems it’s only a matter of time until death gets that way too. https://fal.cn/3akE0