Pierce Mortuary Colleges

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

01/25/2022

Some 1,800 years ago, the residents of this ancient Turkish city buried their dead in highly decorated graves cut into the side of a canyon. What can we as modern funeral professionals learn from the practices of those who came before us?

Some 1,800 years ago, residents of Blaundos buried their dead in highly decorated graves cut into the sides of a surrounding canyon

01/21/2022

With Millennials quickly becoming the largest demographic of pet owners, many experts are wondering if funeral services for our pets could be a developing trend on the horizon. Learn more here:

When the time comes to say goodbye to our pets, families like ours may take final farewells beyond conventional cremation to actual funerals.

01/17/2022

The new year presents us with a unique opportunity to reflect inwardly and set achievable goals for the coming year. Here are three resolutions for deathcare professionals that will help you grow your business and better serve your communities:

3 New Year's resolutions for deathcare professionals to help grow your funeral business and serve today’s families more completely in 2022.