The CCMS Sale, Minnesota Burial Troubles, and a Funeral Home Estate Sale
In this week’s roundup, we dive into the major shifts impacting mortuary education, a bittersweet farewell to a historic Polish funeral home, and ongoing legal battles regarding religious burial rights in Minnesota. We also look back at a personal essay about Black casket salesmen and tease a massive new data report from the Johnson Consulting Group.
Key Stories This Week
* Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Major Changes: Following a year of student protests and leadership turnover, CCMS has announced it is rejoining Xavier College and selling its 16-acre site for $7.2 million. We…
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