Detroit -- The Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University today announced that it will host a National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Certified Crematory Operator Program seminar on Wednesday, March 11. The continuing education program will be held in the auditorium of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, located at 259 Mack Avenue (at John R) in Detroit. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. The seminar runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Our faculty and students are pleased to bring this professional development program to Wayne State University because it provides students and alumni with the chance to learn from and network with one another as well as leaders in the funeral service industry," said Mark T. Evely, director of the mortuary science program. "It also reduces travel and training expenses for our students, alumni, NFDA and MFDA [Michigan Funeral Directors Association] members, and other funeral service professionals in metro Detroit. Hosting programs like this also helps others see firsthand the talent, leadership and promise of Detroit."
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is one of 14 sites in the nation offering the Certified Crematory Operation Program seminar, which provides required certification to funeral homes offering cremation services. NFDA representatives Mike Nicodemus, vice president of cremation services, and Mike Watkins, senior vice president of operations, will discuss topics such as best practices for safe, proper, and ethical crematory operations and excellence in service to cremation families. The training is useful to all funeral professionals, whether they own a crematory or use a third party. Eligible participants may receive up to seven continuing education credits.
"With cremation litigation on the rise, you must understand the steps you need to follow from the moment you take a decedent into your care until you deliver the cremated remains to the family. Even if you don't own a crematory, you will gain insight into the risks of using a third-party crematory and walk away with critical information to protect your firm and the families you serve," said NFDA Public Relations Manager Jessica Koth. "We are pleased to work with the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University to bring this important professional development program to funeral directors and mortuary science professionals and students throughout metro Detroit, the state of Michigan and the Midwest region."
Registration is $495 for members of the NFDA or MFDA and participants who are not funeral directors, $655 for nonmembers who are funeral directors, and $160 for student members. The fee includes a CCO manual, seminar presentation, continental breakfast, lunch, exam and scoring, and continuing education processing and certificate. To obtain more information, download registration forms or register online, visit
nfda.org/shippingevents/details/630-nfda-cco-seminar-detroit-michigan.html.
About the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University
Begun in 1939, Wayne State's mortuary science program is dedicated to teaching individuals the professional discipline of mortuary science through high- quality educational exposures in classroom didactics, practicum, internships, and clinical experiences. One of the first programs of its kind, it is still the only accredited undergraduate degree program leading to state licensure in Michigan. In addition, it is one of the three programs in Carnegie Research Universities' (very high research activity) core-based accredited programs in the nation. For more information, visit mortsci.wayne.edu/
About the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to advancing the health and well-being of society by preparing highly skilled health care practitioners and conducting groundbreaking research to improve models of practice and method of treatment in pharmacy and the health sciences. To learn more, visit cphs.wayne.edu.
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution of higher education offering more than 370 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 28,000 students. For more information, visit wayne.edu .
About the National Funeral Directors Association
NFDA is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving 19,700 individual members who represent more than 10,000 funeral homes in the United States and 39 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources, tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and has an office in Washington. For more information, visit nfda.org.