Pierce Mortuary Colleges

03/26/2026

Information regarding the January 2026 restructuring of Pierce Mortuary Colleges (PMC) originates from official statements released by CEO Joseph Finocchiaro and reporting from industry journalists like Tony Russo. The reorganization, which eliminated campus president roles across all three locations, was detailed in LinkedIn posts from industry sources and 2024 tax filings indicating a need for improved internal controls. Further details can be found on LinkedIn

Pierce Colleges of Funeral Service has removed the presidents of their three schools – Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (Dallas), Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service (Decatur, Georgia) and Mid-America College of Funeral Service (Jeffersonville, Indiana) – Erin Wilson, Sharon Samuel-Nsuk a...

12/04/2023

Madelung, President & CEO, Pierce Mortuary Colleges
of 2022

02/26/2022

A small stretch of an ancient cemetery in Naples is set to open to the public for the first time, shedding new light on the burial practices of the cultures that have come before us.

The Ipogeo dei Cristallini's well-preserved tombs will open to the public as soon as summer 2022

02/25/2022

A team of researchers have developed a method of identifying vitamin D deficiency in cremated remains, which some claim could yield important information about “activities related to sunlight exposure” and help us better understand the health of ancient cultures.

Scientists can now identify vitamin D deficiency in cremated remains, which could lead to greater understanding of ancient civilizations.

02/11/2022

What does a "contemporary" funeral home look like? Many companies are looking to breathe new life into the deathcare industry by offering modern spins on older traditions to an underserved audience of customers that think differently about death.

Sparrow is one of many companies in recent years to breathe new life into the death care industry.

02/10/2022

Despite the fact that 67% of all mortuary school graduates were women in 2021, it isn’t yet common to encounter modern funeral homes owned and fully staffed by women.

Are funeral homes which are owned, maintained, and operated exclusively by women different in any meaningful way from those run by men?

02/04/2022

A new disruptor in the market is trying to solve the age-old problem of securing graveside remembrances from potential theft. Check out their story here: https://fal.cn/3lTgh

02/01/2022

Many of us often struggle with balancing our time and energy in way that alleviates burnout. Hear from one expert about how funeral professionals can properly manage their time and stress in a productive way: https://fal.cn/3lNwI

01/28/2022

To inspire future generations of deathcare professionals, it stands to reason that we should seek them out on their own turf. What better to demystify the industry than creating bite-sized content on Tiktok? https://fal.cn/3lIjN