For students considering a career in funeral service, an upcoming event in Ohio will offer an opportunity to learn more about the profession, educational requirements, and licensing process.
The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS), in partnership with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA), will host an informational open house later this summer aimed at individuals interested in exploring careers in funeral service and death care.
According to information released by CCMS, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives, learn about educational prerequisites, discuss licensing requirements, and ask questions about what it is like to work in the profession.
The event is designed for prospective students who may be considering careers as funeral directors, embalmers, cremation specialists, grief service professionals, and other roles within the death care industry.
Funeral service remains a unique profession that combines science, business, counseling, public health, and community service. Licensed funeral directors and embalmers assist families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, while also ensuring legal, health, and regulatory requirements are met.
CCMS is one of the oldest mortuary colleges in the United States and has educated funeral service professionals for more than a century. Graduates from the institution have gone on to work in funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries, and related death care organizations across the country, including Eastern Kentucky.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: 2501 N. Star Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Representatives from both CCMS and OFDA are expected to be on hand to discuss career opportunities, educational pathways, and expectations within the profession.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register through the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
While the event is being held in Ohio, it may be of interest to students and career changers throughout Eastern Kentucky, where many funeral service professionals have historically attended mortuary schools in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee before returning to serve their local communities.
Editor's Note: The Morehead Minute regularly publishes announcements regarding educational opportunities and career pathways available to residents of the region. This article is based on information provided by the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and the Ohio Funeral Directors Association.