About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the history of Black funeral directing and the transition of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science into Xavier University.
In this first epidsode of The Funeralcast Fastcast, we spotlight a powerful conversation on the history of Black funeral directing with Professor Edwin Jackson, explore what Ohio’s “Cradle of Coaches” means with the Mazzarella family, and break down one of the biggest conversations in mortuary education right now — the transition of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science into Xavier University. Plus, we highlight where to find the Frigid Fleet this month and share an In Case You Missed It featuring Jennifer Lares’ new role with Funeral Service Insider and a must-read article on Colorado funeral regulations. Email me at bschmidt@frigidfluid.com
People in this episode
Host: Ben Schmidt
Guest: Professor Edwin Jackson
Topics covered
- Black funeral directing
- mortuary education
- Cincinnati College transition
- Frigid Fleet
- funeral regulations
Keywords
- funeral directing
- mortuary science
- education
- Ohio
- funeral regulations
- Frigid Fleet
- Jennifer Lares
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Xavier University, Funeral Service Insider
Places: Ohio, Frigid Fleet, Colorado
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