To act as a resource to further awareness of issues related to death and dying using the cornerstones of education, philanthropy, research, and consumer outreach.

Built on the principles of charity and compassion, the Foundation will use its knowledge and resources to forge community-based partnerships.

The Foundation will achieve its goals through public and professional education, scholarships, funding of research, professional development and support of bereavement and end-of-life related programs.

May 1, 2007
For information regarding the Funeral Directors Workforce Retention Study, click here.

April 1, 2006
$40,000 in total grants were distributed among the hardest hit Mortuary Science Schools to assist displaced students in continuing their education.

November 15, 2005
Funeral Service Career Recruitment Program Fact Sheet.

September 27, 2005
Over $26,000 in donations have been received for the Disaster Relief Fund.

September 1, 2005
Foundation establishes Disaster Relief Fund to help funeral service in the Gulf Coast states recover from the unprecedented disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina.