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Mortuary Science
Welcome to Lincoln College of New England formerly known as Briarwood College.
FUNERAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT
The Funeral Service Management degree develops profiency and skills necessary for the profession, reinforces the responsibilities of the Funeral Service Manager, and encourages research in the field of funeral service.
Prior to enrollment in the Funeral Service Management B.S. program a student must graduate from an ABFSE accredited Associate's Degree program and pass the NBE.
This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the National Board Examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
MORTUARY SCIENCE
The primary mission of the mortuary science program is to provide the student with a broad-based education, which prepares the student for a successful career in funeral service or whatever field the student chooses. The secondary mission is to sufficiently prepare the student to sit for the National Board Exam given by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. This exam is required for licensure in most states. www.abfse.org
Students demonstrate desirable, ethical attitudes and work habits, good verbal/written communication skills, creative thinking, problem solving, good judgment, self-reliance, team cooperation, acceptance of change, commitment to life-long learning, support of diversity and technology usage. Secure an entry level position in a funeral home or continue educations to earn a Bachelor degree in funeral service management. Desirable attitudes and work habits: verbal/written communication skills, creative thinking, problem solving, good judgment, self-reliance, team cooperation, accepting of change, committing to life-long learning, support of diversity. Demonstrate proper technique to service the living in funeral arrangements, calling hours, counseling, and other areas of funeral service Demonstrate proper technique in the safe preparation of human remains, including universal precautions, handling communicable diseases, embalming both autopsied and unautopsied remains. Communicate with the clergy of various faiths to present a dignified funeral experience for the bereaved. Interact with other professionals and the general public in a manner which benefits both funeral service and the public as a whole.
As a requirement of graduation from the Mortuary Science Associate degree, students must take the National Board Exam. The Lincoln College of New England student pass rate for the last three measured-calendar years for first-time test takers of the National Board Exam is as follows:
| YEAR | No. of test takers | No. passed both sections | % passed |
| 2005 | 31 | 19 | 61% |
| 2006 | 22 | 13 | 59% |
| 2007 | 17 | 10 | 59% |
The annual passage rate of first-time takers on the National Board Examination (NBE) for the most recent three-year period for this institution and all ABFSE accredited funeral service education programs is posted on the ABFSE web site (www.abfse.org)
FACULTY
Program Director: Paul Warren, AAS in Mortuary Science, BS, MA, Ph.D.,LEFD e-mail: warrenp@briarwood.edu
William David Romani, AAS in Mortuary Science, BA, MS, LEFD
James Casso, AAS in Mortuary Science, BS, LEFD
Reverend Michael Devito, AAS in Mortuary Science, BA, MA, M.Div, LEFD
Advisory Board
Christine De Carlo, Manager
David Della Vecchia, Manager
Leonard Holtz, Executive Director
Nicole Maiorano, V.P.
Dawn Maiorano, V.P.
Patricia McCarthy, Owner
Charles Roderick, VP, GM
Jackie Ruella, Manager
Paul Shaker, Owner
Accreditation
The Mortuary Science A.A.S. at Lincoln College of New England is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, (816)233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org
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