Alumni

Support CCMS

CCMS  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of our alumni, our donors, and the general public. With scholarships for students, funds for extra-curricular events, or even the need for goods and services, please consider donating your preferred method to your preferred support via our Donation Form.  

1882 Alumni Society

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.

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.

Cincinnati Foundation for Mortuary Education

The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit governing body of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science created to provide the broad support necessary for the college to flourish. Our Foundation members help to support non-profit education and our mission to transform death care education. Click here to join.

Shop CCMS

Get your official CCMS gear and accessories from the CCMS Bookstore to show off your pride!

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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.

More information on Kroger Community Rewards

Link your Kroger Rewards Card

It's easy for you to enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program, and it's easy to support CCMS with nearly every Kroger purchase you make! Just link your Kroger plus card to the program and choose CCMS. See the instructions below on linking your card.

If you already have a Kroger.com account

  1. Go to the Kroger Community Rewards page
  2. Sign in to your account
  3. This will take you to your Community Rewards profile.
  4. From here you can ENROLL in the program; CHANGE ORGANIZATION, etc.
  5. To link to our College, just search for "Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science" and then enroll.

When you’re shopping, just swipe your registered Kroger rewards card for purchases to count!

If you do NOT have a Kroger.com account

New users to Kroger.com will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a Kroger rewards card.

  1. Go to the Kroger Community Rewards page
  2. Click "Create an account"
  3. You should now be in your Community Rewards profile.
  4. From here, start the enrollment process,
  5. To link to our College, just search for "Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science" and then enroll.

When you’re shopping, just swipe your registered Kroger rewards card for purchases to count!

Note: Kroger says it can take up to 10 days after registering for purchases to begin earning rewards – once it’s in effect, you’ll see at the bottom of your Kroger receipt: “At your request, Kroger is donating to CCMS.”

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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. 

More information about AmazonSmile. 

What is AmazonSmile?

You can now support CCMS through AmazonSmile! Every time you make a purchase through Amazon, 0.5% of your eligible purchases will be donated to CCMS at no cost to you. This is an easy way to support the College by doing something you would have done anyway. Read more about Amazon Smile.

How do I get started?

Click here or go to smile.amazon.com to get started.

Note: when choosing CCMS as your AmazonSmile recipient, you will actually need to search for "Cincinnati Foundation for Mortuary Education." (The Foundation is the governing body of CCMS.)