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 of grief, not everyone experiences them the same way or in an identical order. For families, this can be exceptionally challenging because every member may respond in a different way.
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 maneuver. If you’re a mortuary science student, or someone considering the program, you might wonder what school will look like this year.
The Importance and Benefits of Thanatology Certification
Thanatology is the study of death and dying. That is a very simplified definition because the subject matter encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including scientific, religious, spiritual, and psychological.
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 the fall semester as new data is released.
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 focused on healthcare and the economy itself. For funeral directors, the issues involved in this pandemic are immense.
Pierce Mortuary Colleges: Prepping funeral industry leaders in the 21st Century
The latest news in the funeral industry is that more and more Baby Boomers will pass away. The other news is the trend toward cremation – a megatrend that could impact the funeral industry in months and years ahead.
Why Online and Distance Learning Won’t Slow You Down from Getting Your Degree
Online and distance learning have been excellent options to pursue a degree for a long time. While in class sessions can be a wonderful experience, many people simply can’t commit the time that it takes. Online sessions can be completed around your individual schedule so that the coursework won’t interfere with work or life commitments.
Time Management Skills for Online Degrees
Earning your degree online is a credible degree option that’s steadily gaining in popularity. According to the latest data, nearly half of students who take courses online plan to complete all of their classes virtually.
Pierce Mortuary Colleges Offer Degree Programs for Veterans
At Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we’re exceptionally proud of the long history we have in the education of active duty and veteran military service members. If you have a military background and are interested in the mortuary sciences, our schools honor military benefits.
The Growing Need for Proficiency in Green Funeral Services
People today are far more concerned with our environment than generations past. This need to limit the carbon footprint and leave as little damage to the planet as possible has become a priority for the way many people live their lives. Which, of course, leads naturally to the way that they want to be remembered and memorialized.