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Corporate Partners 

Thank you to our corporate partners for the Educational Cremation Center!

Facultatieve Technologies (FT USA) is partnering with us to provide the cremator, auto-loader, and dustless processing station. We are excited about partnering with FT USA because they are the manufacture of the world’s most advanced cremation systems. FT USA is not only providing the equipment but also access to the most advanced technical expertise in the world.

Scott Goodsell, G.H. FORBES Associates Architects has been the lead architect designer. Scott is a veteran of many funeral home and cemetery architectural projects and believes in our Educational Cremation Center so deeply that he is providing his services pro bono.

International Cemetery Crematory Funeral Association (ICCFA) will be partnering with us to design, market, develop, and implement a week-long Advanced Cremation Operations Program (ACOP) course for death care professionals. We have been so pleased with our working relationship with ICCFA providing the Cremation Operator Certification Program (COCP) for the past three years that it was a natural evolution to advance our valued partnership with ICCFA to the next level by introducing an Advanced Cremations Operations Program.

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Founder's Day Class Year Challenge

Are you looking for a way to show your CCMS pride? Do you want to have bragging rights for being the best Class Year? Are you interested in receiving some CCMS swag? Well, here’s your chance to do all three!

Our Class Year Founder’s Day Giving Challenge is coming up on Wednesday, March 8th. Mark your calendar or set a reminder to donate on 3/8– any donation, big or small, counts (actually, you can donate any time between now and then)! We'll update you with email and social media posts throughout the day, so tell your classmates and encourage them to join in on the fun!

Click here to participate!

2nd Annual Golf Classic at The Mill

Interested in being a sponsor for the 146th OFDA Convention "CCMS Alumni & Friends Reception"! We can't make this happen without all of your support!

Click HERE to be a sponsor for this year's reception!

Graduate Students:

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Alumni Ambassadors

Join other CCMS alumni in representing the college at career fairs, helping with fundraising, volunteer during special events, and more.

Ambassadors Club

Because our alums have connections in their communities, CCMS is forming an “Ambassadors Club” - those alums willing to share their time and talents in a variety of ways. These alums make a lasting impact by supporting admission and recruitment, helping prepare current students for life after graduation and keeping classmates connected.

In effect, these alums serve as the ‘face’ of the college in their community,” as they are best suited to share insight into the college and the death care profession. From representing the college at fairs and career days, to taking a leadership role by keeping classmates connected or bringing a prospective student to visit campus, one can be very or minimally involved as an Ambassador. Even as simple as wearing CCMS apparel or displaying memorabilia can help build interest in the college.

Join other CCMS alumni in representing the college at career fairs, helping with fundraising, volunteer during special events, and more.

“Serving as an example for those who strive to be the best death care professional; supporting the profession and their alma mater with time, money, and leadership at the local and national levels. They represent the best in funeral service. They have given of their talents selflessly to their church and community as well as their District, State, and National Funeral Directors Associations. We are proud to have them as our alum and feel honored to recognize their leadership, quality of service and dedication to the death care profession. They truly are role models for our tradition of excellence.”

Here you can update your contact information so we can keep you current on college and profession news. You may also share exciting news with us, notify us of an alumni death, and make alumni records inquiries.

Notice to purchasers of the 2014 Edition of the CCMS Alumni Directory:

September 3, 2015 update:

The College recently learned that Alumni Research, Inc. and its CEO, Robert Laping, have filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2015. The Florida Attorney General had previously filed a claim for unfair and deceptive trade practices against Alumni Research and Mr. Laping in June 2015 to seek recovery and damages associated with the prepaid yet unfulfilled directories. The Attorney General intends to continue to pursue this claim, and has sought the approval of the bankruptcy court to do so. We have informed the Attorney General that our alumni have been impacted in the same manner as the other 43 schools’ alumni discovered thus far. As for the College, we are working through the bankruptcy process to reclaim the property we provided to Alumni Research. There is a possibility that you will receive requests from the Florida Attorney General or the bankruptcy trustee. We encourage you to respond. For those of you who prepaid for the directory, the claim for recovery of that money is personal to you and you should ensure you complete whatever is necessary to qualify for any potential recoupment. We do not know if there will be any financial recovery for this horrific situation. The College plans to monitor the Attorney General’s case and the bankruptcy proceedings. We will let you know if we learn anything of value.

Employing a CCMS grad is a great choice!

We can say with confidence that you are likely to find that perfect fit among our diverse group of graduates. CCMS students benefit from our hands-on academic programs and graduate with practical experience that is sure to beat the competition. Having our own clinical facilities for exclusive and unlimited use by our students, coupled with the large volume of cases that we manage, results in students who exceed the amount of embalming cases and restorations required by accreditation standards. Our family-like campus environment also breeds confidence in our students. Regardless of what traits/skills you may be looking for, we are confident we can help you find a hardworking, knowledgeable, ethical, compassionate, ready-to-learn individual.

We invite you to share the loss of a fellow alumnus/alumna with us.

We strive to be a resource to all funeral service professionals. On this page you will find information on individual and business licenses. Are you a graduate of CCMS? See our Alumni section. Need to post a job for an apprentice or licensee? See our Job Board. Also check out our Continuing Education section for upcoming events.

How can you help?

• College fairs
• Career days
• Help keep alumni connected
• Support us during special events
• Fundraising

If you’d like to serve as part of the Ambassadors Club, please complete the brief form HERE. Not sure how exactly you would like to help? That's okay, you can still fill out the form and we will get in touch with you.

Questions may be directed to the CCMS Alumni Coordinator.

Alumni Coordinator
alumni@ccms.edu

Join us for the 6th Annual CCMS Fundraising Golf Classic to help support CCMS and our students! 

Become a sponsor, register for a team, or donate raffle items for our event! 

Click HERE to become a sponsor or register a team!

If you are interested in donating a raffle item or items for the golfer gift bags, please contact one of our golf committee members:

Alesha Neal: 812-621-1670 / aneal@matw.com

Laura Nobbe: 513-518-5008 / laura@heartlandpreneed.com

Pam Ulery: 513-374-3283 / pam.ulery@funeraldirectorslife.com

Steve Bittner: 513-460-7610 / steve@cccsohio.org

Tim King: 513-383-5981 / tking@tuftsschildmeyer.com

Holly Hoffman: 419-618-3291 or 513-618-1925 / hhoffman@ccms.edu

Ambassadors Club

Because our alums have connections in their communities, CCMS is forming an “Ambassadors Club” - those alums willing to share their time and talents in a variety of ways. These alums make a lasting impact by supporting admission and recruitment, helping prepare current students for life after graduation and keeping classmates connected.

In effect, these alums serve as the ‘face’ of the college in their community,” as they are best suited to share insight into the college and the death care profession. From representing the college at fairs and career days, to taking a leadership role by keeping classmates connected or bringing a prospective student to visit campus, one can be very or minimally involved as an Ambassador. Even as simple as wearing CCMS apparel or displaying memorabilia can help build interest in the college.

June 26, 2015:

CCMS has received numerous inquiries from individuals who purchased the 2014 edition of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Alumni Directory, which has been published and distributed by Alumni Research, Inc. since 1998. We understand that many of our alumni placed advance, pre-paid orders in 2014 with Alumni Research, Inc., expecting publication and distribution of the Directory some time ago. We are extremely disappointed that Alumni Research, Inc. has neither published the Directory nor filled these orders.

Having partnered for many years successfully, CCMS never anticipated such a failure on the part of Alumni Research, Inc.  We extend our apology to alumni and assure that we are actively seeking resolution. Over the past several months, CCMS has demanded that Alumni Research, Inc. promptly and completely resolve this unacceptable situation, but there has been no response to date. We are continuing to seek resolution, including reimbursements to those who paid for a Directory. Please note, that the breach by Alumni Research, Inc. in accepting payments but not fulfilling orders is a breach directly between the company and the purchaser. If you paid for a Directory and have not received a refund, you should consult an attorney or the consumer protection division of your state attorney general’s office regarding your individual legal rights.  You may also contact the Florida state attorney general’s office, where Alumni Research conducts business.

Together, we may be able to resolve this unfortunate situation. Please know that we will provide any and all updates as they become available.

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CCMS  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of our alumni, our donors, and the general public. Please see below for ways to support the College.

On-Campus Interviews

Employers are always welcome to host interviews on campus. We know you have a busy schedule, so we recommend scheduling one day of open interviews here at CCMS. We are here as your resource should you need us to assist in facilitating a seamless interview process between you and our students/recent graduates.

Alumni are not only an important part of our past, but an important part of our future. Keeping in touch with our alumni is important to us! This page serves as a resource to keep you up to date with all of the exciting news happening here.

Since 1882 our alumni base exceeds 7000 distinguished alumni. CCMS alumni have gone on to do exceptional things and served countless communities and families across the nation. As a distinguished alumnus/alumna of CCMS, there are many ways for you to support your alma mater to leave your mark on the future of funeral service education.

We invite you to continue support of tomorrow’s funeral service professionals through mentorship, contribution of goods/services to academic or clinical programs, and much more. The tradition of alumni giving back to CCMS has helped build a tradition of excellence and further strengthened both the school and the students who will one day become your colleagues.

Throughout this page you will find helpful links relating to alumni services, continuing education, training and certifications, and career resources. We invite you to browse these resources, as well as keep in touch with us. It is a privilege to share in the pride of our distinguished graduates and their successes.

As a CCMS alumnus, you know how seriously we take our mission of educating the next generation of funeral service professionals.

We're proud of our reputation as the "Harvard of Mortuary Science," which we have worked very hard to preserve for over 135 years. But we're not resting on our laurels. We're leading the way in deathcare education through the construction of the nation's only Educational Crematory Center (ECC).

That's where you come in! By joining the 1882 Alumni Society, which honors the rich history of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science while also paving a way for the future, you won't just be showing your CCMS pride. You'll also be helping us build this important facility, right here on our Cincinnati campus.

Description

The 2nd Annual CCMS Golf Classic. Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, hole contests (including hole-in-one), lunch, dinner, drink tickets, team prizes and a silent auction. All proceeds go to support the College and its programs.

Location: The Mill Course

Date: September 14th, 2022

Time: Noon

Registration Deadline: September 1st, 2022

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Register Now! 

Contact

Alumni Research, Inc.
3333 US Hwy 19 #3
Holiday, Fl 34690

PHONE: (855)277-5546
FAX: (727)845-8842

Interview Contact

Teresa Dutko
513-618-1928
tdutko@ccms.edu

Join 

Click here to join the 1882 Alumni Society. 

Presented By: 

Dignity Memorial 

Ways to Give

• Become a member of the 1882 Society!
• Become a member of the Cincinnati Foundation for Mortuary Education
• Support the new Educational Cremation Center (ECC)
• Purchase CCMS merchandise 
• Monetary donation: Funds, Scholarships, Goods, Services, or Planned Pequest
• Kroger Community Rewards Program (see below)
• AmazonSmile (see below)

How can you help?

• College fairs
• Career days
• Help keep alumni connected
• Support us during special events
• Fundraising

If you’d like to serve as part of the Ambassadors Club, please complete the brief form HERE. Not sure how exactly you would like to help? That's okay, you can still fill out the form and we will get in touch with you.

Questions may be directed to the CCMS Alumni Coordinator.

Alumni Coordinator
alumni@ccms.edu

Kenneth A. Cahall, CFSP

President, NFDA (2017-18)
Georgetown, OH, Class of 1974

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2021 Society Members

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Robert L. Shank, Sr., CFSP

Past President NFDA (1990-91)
Perrysburg, OH, Class of 1956

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Post a Job Opening

Todd Van Beck Memorial Scholarship

The death care profession lost an icon in funeral service on May 23^rd with the passing of Todd Van Beck. Beloved father of Thomas. Son of the late Tony and Norma (nee Fecan). Brother of Scott (Sarah) Van Beck; uncle of Wesley, Helen, Sam and Neil Van Beck.  Todd was a person who had a half-century love affair with both funeral and cemetery service. He willingly admitted that he was no “expert!” and also quickly admitted that there was nothing about this work and life that he did not enjoy, and in which he did not have intense interest. Todd had said: “I have never done a day’s work in my life; it has all been fun and interesting.” 

CCMS has established a scholarship in Todd's name to honor his legacy.

Donate to the Todd Van Beck Memorial Scholarship

Organizer

Ken Coggeshall

Development Director

MPA, CFRE

kcoggeshall@ccms.edu 

513-618-1927

Career

Check out our Job Board to search for a funeral service opportunity. You may also post a job opening. 

• Search job openings
• Post a job opening

Career resources

• NFDA Career Center
• OFDA | Jobs 
• FDAK Career Center
• IFDA - Careers
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Dwayne Spence, CFSP

Past President NFDA (2002-03)
Canal Winchester, OH, Class of 1966

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Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship

On May 8, 2023, the CCMS family lost a dear member.  Beth Williams lost her courageous battle with breast cancer.  Beth was an alumna of the University of Cincinnati (1996) and CCMS (1998), completing her Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree at CCMS.  She was pursuing a Masters of Thanatology degree at the time of her death.  Beth had been an Ohio Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 1999 and was certified as a Master Funeral Director/Embalmer and Funeral Celebrant.  She also held an Ohio Crematory Operator Permit.

Beth joined the CCMS team in 2013 after many years as a practicing Funeral Director/Embalmer.  She served as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Chief of Staff.

Beth is survived by her husband Russell (Rusty) and her two children, Lainey and Grey.

CCMS has established a scholarship in Beth's name to honor her legacy.

Donate to the Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund

William C. Wappner, CFSP

Past President NFDA (2009-10)
Mansfield, OH, Class of 1975

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Contact Us

Contact Alumni Relations 

Contact Registrar 

• Update your contact information 
• Request your transcript 
• Request a copy of your diploma 
• Notify us of an alum passing 
• Keep in touch 

Rachael Anderson Memorial Scholarship 

The Rachael Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor 2016 CCMS Alumna Rachael Anderson whose life was abruptly taken just thirteen months after graduating from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Through this educational scholarship we celebrate and remember her charismatic, energetic, funny, and compassionate personality.

Rachael graduated from CCMS on December 17, 2016, earning a Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree.

The educational scholarship is established through the partnership of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Ohio Funeral Directors Association to honor Rachael’s passion for life and passion for becoming a funeral service professional. CCMS and OFDA are working to honor the Anderson family’s vision in memorializing their daughter.

Please consider donating to the Rachael Anderson Memorial Scholarship.  

Alumni Ambassadors

Join other CCMS alumni in representing the college at career fairs, helping with fundraising, volunteer during special events, and more.

Learn about the Ambassadors Club

Kroger Community Rewards Program

CCMS is now part of the Kroger Community Rewards program, which means we will receive a portion of most purchases made at Kroger stores whenever supporters swipe their rewards card.

Alumni Hall of Fame

In 2017, CCMS announced that our Board of Trustees had voted unanimously for Hall of Fame to honor our distinguished CCMS alumni.

Read more about the CCMS Alumni Hall of Fame

Society Circles

All 1882 Society Members will receive invitations to special alumni events. Each member will be recognized on the CCMS website in the 1882 Alumni Society Roster. Membership is renewable on an annual basis. Membership donations made between 2020 and 2022 will be used specifically for the construction of the new Educational Cremation Center (ECC). Members of the following Society Circles will receive additional benefits, as seen below. 

AmazonSmile

A convenient, easy way to support CCMS by doing something you would have done anyway!  Every time you make a purchase through Amazon, a percentage of your eligible purchases will be donated to CCMS at no cost to you. 

$5,000 – Visionary’s Circle

• Invitation to private lunch with CCMS President
• Profile article in Mortuary Minutes newsletter
• Recognition in social media posts
• Invitation to ECC Grand Opening
• Name on ECC donor wall
• T-shirt
• Mug
• CCMS lapel pin
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster and Mortuary Minutes newsletter

$1000 – President’s Circle

• Invitation to private lunch with CCMS President
• Recognition in social media posts
• Invitation to ECC Grand Opening
• Name on ECC donor wall
• T-shirt
• Mug
• CCMS lapel pin
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster and Mortuary Minutes  newsletter

$500 – Founder’s Circle

• Invitation to ECC Grand Opening
• Recognition in social media posts
• Name on ECC donor wall
• T-shirt
• Mug
• CCMS lapel pin
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster and Mortuary 

$250 –Partner’s Circle

• Recognition in social media posts
• T-shirt
• Mug
• CCMS lapel pin
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster

$100 – Supporter’s Circle

• Recognition in social media posts
• T-shirt
• CCMS lapel pin
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster

$50 – Apprentice’s Circle

• Recognition in social media posts
• Invitation to 1882 Alumni Society events
• Name listed on 1882 Society Roster