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We've been committed to making higher education attainable for funeral service professional for 300+ years combined. Visit our website to learn what makes us a great fit for our students.

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In the Victorian era, mourning was more than an emotional experience; it was a commercial powerhouse. The mourning rituals called for a period of sentimental sadness, but they also demanded an investment in clothing and jewelry. Learn more: https://t.co/QS6mN2W2Oo

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A distinct shift is underway in how we approach death. More than half of Americans are seeking greener funerals, according to the National Funeral Directors Association, and the percentage is rising. Learn more: https://t.co/oFvhYMVyiK

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In 2023, technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain will allow us to create new forms of posthumous digital presences and can offer a way for us and our loved ones to live on: https://t.co/R2teLnX4T2

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Following the loss of her mother at an early age, this 12-year old has made it her mission to advocate for bereavement lessons to be taught in school in an effort to teach others her age how to process grief: https://t.co/RI4JL41Kxa

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The green burial movement is not only finding ways to reduce environmental impact, but ways for us to make a positive impact after death. This latest idea will offer people the chance to “become” a tree after they die: https://t.co/d2z2r7Av1g

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Over the last 15 years, the U.S. cremation rate nearly doubled to 57%, according to industry data. Here’s a look into why cremation is outpacing burials, and what the trend will mean for consumers: https://t.co/mhWT1UHwAE

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Whatever you call it — natural organic reduction (NOR), recomposition, human composting, or Terramation™ — there’s no denying that the process of transforming human remains into soil is catching on.

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Fear of death has been linked to fears of the unknown, leaving loved ones, pain, illness, and much more. Understanding the root causes and mindset of those that fear death can help us to better support and comfort our communities through difficult times: https://t.co/UVCEaV2iXV

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Losing a loved one is stressful enough without having to deal with uncertainty. Preplanning, due diligence, and good communication can head off difficult surprises: https://t.co/QBMsJp1JlN

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Winter burials in areas where snow falls can be a challenge. Digging a grave when the ground is frozen is a much different task than it is during the summer months, but new technological advances can help ease the backbreaking burden.

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New year, new you? Come see everything that Pierce Colleges have to offer! Schedule a visit today: https://t.co/911GEkQTKL

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#HappyNewYear! From all of us at Pierce Mortuary Colleges, we're excited to see what 2023 has in store for us. We hope you have a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

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Humans have a long history of creative memorialization of the dead, frequently involving above-ground burial. Sometimes big, sometimes humble, sometimes even unoccupied, tomb designs have often been no less than extraordinary. https://t.co/Y9K4aX2JRL

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Sending you and your loved ones our warmest holiday wishes today from all of us at Pierce Mortuary Colleges. #HappyHolidays

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What’s the purpose behind mausoleums? In some locations they appear to serve a practical function, such as a protection against rising water. But mausoleums appear everywhere, and frequently stand in the midst of thousands of in-ground graveyards: https://t.co/VfFOYMXvcg

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As funeral professionals, we know that the holidays can be one of the hardest times of the year for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Here are our tips for how to guide your community and yourself through what can be a difficult season: https://t.co/mTIx78tX2K

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A bold, carbon negative alternative to caskets and cremation wants to inspire people to help the planet rather than be fearful of death by returning our bodies to the earth as trees. Learn more about this eco-friendly alternative here: https://t.co/Nqy1jKl45s

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People who have experienced a loss need space to start their healing journey. Personalized funerals can create the opportunity to truly honor the deceased's wishes while holding space for others to come to terms with their absence. Read more here: https://t.co/uTmUwT2GUX

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The burial practices of our ancestors can still teach us much about how we care for our deceased loved ones today. Read more about the insights revealed in this Stone Age grave recently uncovered in Finland: https://t.co/VMAOD3DsZk