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How to Become a Mortician, Embalmer or Funeral Director

A death can feel catastrophic and overwhelming, not only for mourners who loved the deceased person but also for anyone outside the loss who understands the pain it has caused. That is one of the ... read more

Arapahoe Community College is only school in Colorado to offer degree in mortuary science

Arapahoe Community College is the only school in Colorado that offers a degree in mortuary science, and it's a very competitive program to get into. The program itself has been in place since the 90s. read more

Former Arkansas mortuary worker pleads guilty to illegal transportation of body parts

An Arkansas woman pleaded guilty to transpoirting stolen body parts acorss state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. read more

State bill regulating funeral directors passes committee, testimony heard

In order for a funeral director to obtain a license, the legislation requires them to graduate from an approved mortuary science school, pass the arts section of the national board examination ... read more

Arkansas woman accused of selling stolen body parts takes plea deal

The federal indictment accused her of selling fetuses, brains, hearts, lungs, genitalia, large pieces of skin, and other body parts. read more

Community Colleges Are Starting To Offer Bachelor’s Degrees

a range of four-year programs in subjects like Biomanufacturing, Dental Hygiene, Mortuary Science, and Respiratory Care. These degrees can be earned at community colleges throughout the state ... read more

High school seniors receive foundation scholarships

When North Murray High School senior Cole Talley applied for a scholarship from the Georgia United Foundation, he was confident, but didn't think he would receive much if chosen. "I was just hoping ... read more

Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies were found charged with Covid fraud

Jon and Carie Hallford accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds from US government ... read more

What You Need to Know About Becoming a Human Biology Major

Others go through special training for mortuary science, pharmacy or physical therapy career paths. Graduate degrees are needed to teach formally or through educational programs at museums ... read more

Former Mortuary Worker Indicted After Selling Stolen Body Parts For $11,000

A former mortuary worker pleaded not guilty to charges related to selling stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to ... for cadavers donated to science. Scott met Jeremy Lee Pauley ... read more

Arapahoe Community College is only school in Colorado to offer degree in mortuary science

As Colorado state lawmakers took another step this week to increase regulations in the state's funeral industry, a local college is educating students and preparing the future workforce of the ... read more

Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud

Federal authorities have indicted the owners of a Colorado funeral home on criminal charges for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds from the U.S. government ... read more