Welcome
Dear Future
Funeral Service Professionals
The staff and faculty welcome you to the Funeral Service Program at 快手约炮. We have been educating future funeral professionals since 1996, providing exceptional education and incredible opportunities in funeral service throughout the United States.
We are pleased you have made the decision to continue your studies at our college. It is our goal that your education with us is thought-provoking, challenging, and enjoyable. You will enjoy many opportunities to learn and gain experience by being a part of the FINE community. Preparing students for a future in funeral service is the focus of the faculty and staff. We are committed to providing you with a quality education and learning environment that is diverse, innovative, and adaptive to the many challenges of an ever-changing funeral service profession.
Your experiences from your first class to the day that you receive your diploma will be exciting, inspiring, and rewarding. As part of our commitment to your success, we provide additional resources such as a free tutoring program, additional learning modules outside of the classroom and a three-year tuition guarantee.
We are here to assist you through graduation from 快手约炮 and beyond as a member of our community.
Sincerely,
Kevin Koch
President
Information

ABFSE Accreditation & Authorization
One of the first steps all prospective students should take before enrolling in a college or any higher education institute is to verify whether the school is accredited by a verified accrediting agency. The American Board of Funeral Service Education is a national accrediting agency recognized for college and university programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Education.
快手约炮 and the Funeral Service associate degree program offered by FINE are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: .
Accreditation is a voluntary act of the institution that requires a thorough self-evaluation and an independent, objective assessment of the overall quality of education by peers. Accreditation emphasizes both a quality guarantee and a commitment to continuous enhancement. To achieve accreditation by the ABFSE, an institution must:
- Fulfill rigorous standards
- Create and apply a Campus Effectiveness Plan
- Undergo a yearly review of its financial stability, retention and placement rates; and undergo both announced and unannounced site visits.
Accreditation is important because it:
- Aids in determining if an institution meets or surpasses minimum standards of quality.
- Assists students in choosing acceptable institutions to enroll in.
- Helps institutions in determining the acceptability of credits and transfer credits.
- Allows employers to determine the validity of programs of study and in turn whether a graduate is qualified for the prospective job.
- Employers often require evidence that applicants have earned a degree from an accredited school or program.
- Determines eligibility for employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Enables graduates to sit for certification examinations.
- Involves staff, faculty, students, graduates, and advisory boards in institutional evaluation and planning.
- Creates goals for the institution to improve upon.
- Provides a baseline for determining eligibility for federal student assistance. Students are required to attend an accredited institution to apply for federal grants or loans.
American Board of Funeral Service Education Contact
992 Mantua Pike
Suite 108
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
Phone: (816) 233-3747
奥别产蝉颈迟别:听
快手约炮 is committed to resolving any potential complaints with remote learning students via the outlined process, as per SARA requirements. Please see the FMC SARA Complaint Process for more information.
The primary objective of the Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure is to ensure that students have the opportunity to present grievances to the College regarding a certain action or inaction by a member of the institution. The College seeks to resolve grievances fairly and with justice for all parties. This Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure applies to all formal grievances.
The definition of a grievance is a violation of written campus policies, procedures, or arbitrary, capricious, or unequal application of written campus policies or procedures.
Informal Resolution
Prior to invoking the procedures described here, students are encouraged but not required to address the grievance in person or in writing with the person alleged to have caused the grievance.
The discussion should be held as soon as the student first becomes aware of the act or condition that is the basis of the grievance. The person alleged to have caused the grievance must respond to the student promptly, either orally or in writing.
Formal Resolution
A student may initiate a formal grievance in writing to the Program Director, or designee, who will act as administrator for the grievance procedure. The grievance must be received within 15 calendar days after the student first becomes aware of the facts which gave rise to the grievance.
The Program Director, or designee, will conduct an informal investigation as warranted to resolve any factual disputes. Upon the student鈥檚 request, the Program Director, or designee, shall appoint an impartial fact-finding panel of no more than three persons to conduct an investigation.
The Program Director, or designee, must state the terms and conditions of the investigation in a memorandum appointing the fact-finding panel. The panel shall have no authority to make recommendations or impose final action. The panel鈥檚 conclusions shall be limited to determining and presenting facts to the Program Director, or designee, in a written report.
Based upon the report of the fact-finding panel, the Program Director, or designee, shall make a determination and submit a decision in writing to the student and to the person alleged to have caused the grievance within ten calendar days of receipt of the panel鈥檚 report.
The written determination shall include the reasons for the decision, shall indicate the remedial action to be taken, if any, and shall inform the student of the right to seek review by President or designee.
Appeal Procedures
Within ten calendar days of receipt of the Program Director or designee鈥檚 decision, a student who is not satisfied with the response of the administrator after the initial review may seek further review by submitting the written grievance, together with the administrator鈥檚 written decision, to the Campus President or designee.
Within 15 calendar days of receipt of the request for review, the Campus President or designee shall submit his or her decision in writing to the student and to the person alleged to have caused the grievance. The written disposition shall include the reasons for the decision, and it shall direct a remedy for the aggrieved student, if any.
If the student complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the Institution鈥檚 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Governing Board. Failure to file any grievance according to the procedures and within the specified time shall be deemed a waiver of the right to file a grievance. Students who continue to believe the issue is unresolved after submission to the Governing Board may contact the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
The American Board of Funeral Service Education
992 Mantua Pike
Suite 108
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
Phone: (816) 233-3747
Website:
A copy of the accrediting commission鈥檚 complaint form and procedure is available and may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Registrar. In addition to the College鈥檚 grievance policy and procedure, students may also contact the Massachusetts Attorney General鈥檚 Consumer Advocacy & Response Division. This contact may be regardless of whether students have availed themselves of the College鈥檚 grievance policy.
Massachusetts Attorney General鈥檚 Consumer Advocacy & Response Division
Consumer Hotline: (617) 727鈥8400 (Monday鈥揊riday, 8 am鈥6 pm)
To file a consumer complaint online go .
FMC SARA Complaint Process
Students must first attempt to resolve their complaint by working with the party or parties involved. If the situation remains unresolved, students are encouraged to follow the FMC appeals policy outlined in the 快手约炮 Catalog. If the complaint is still not resolved, students complete the听online complaint form. If an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE). Depending on where you are located, the DHE provides two different complaint forms for students based on their location.
For Massachusetts residents and online students in non-SARA member states and territories
After following the outlined grievance and complaint procedures, if the issue is not resolved, a student may contact the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) by using the听. The DHE听听should be used by students who are located in:
- Massachusetts
- Non-SARA Member States or Territories (e.g., California, Guam, etc.)
In addition, students located in California and Guam may wish to contact their home agencies directly to file a complaint as well:
For online students located in SARA member states and territories
Information from the DHE鈥檚听 is below:
The SARA complaint process is as follows:
- Students must first attempt to resolve their complaint using internal administrative procedures offered by 快手约炮.
- After all administrative remedies have been exhausted with the institution, the student may submit a SARA Complaint via the URL below.
- The Department shall send a copy of the complaint to the institution that is the subject of the complaint.
- Within 30 days of the date that the Department sends a copy of the complaint to the institution, the institution must provide a written response to the student and the Department.
More information about DHE鈥檚 complaint process can be found听.
We welcome the opportunity to support all of our veterans and military connected students in achieving their educational and career goals. . The Enrollment Services Office certifies students for Veteran’s educational benefits at 快手约炮 as follows:
Certifying Enrollment Information (Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606, 1607)
Enrollment information will begin being sent to the VA once billing for the semester is complete (usually within 45 days of the start of the semester)
Certifying Enrollment CH 33 (Post 9/11)
Enrollment information will be sent to the VA within 30 days of the start of the semester. Tuition and Fees will be reported after the drop/add period for each semester.
Military Experience
As a veteran, please submit your AARTS, SMARTS or USCGI transcripts (as applicable), and DD214 to the Admissions Office. here.
Transfer Students
If you have recently transferred from another Institution, or have completed your undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a graduate degree: . For additional questions regarding your VA Education Benefits, contact Enrollment Services at 781.762.1211 or email lhewey@fmc.edu
Helpful Numbers & Resources
VA GI Bill庐 Hotline (888) 442鈥4551
National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at听 in the Directory of Accredited Programs. To request a printed copy of 快手约炮鈥檚 pass rates, please request by email at nacciardo@fmc.edu or by telephone (781) 762-1211.
Memberships
Administration

President and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin has over 30 years鈥 experience managing and consulting with companies in various industries...

Dean of Administration/Chief Operating Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Laura is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Massachusetts with...

Chief Academic Officer
Amanda Collins, MPH is an Assistant Professor for the Division of Translational Anatomy at the University...

Director of Student Financial Services
Joane is an accomplished finance professional with over a decade of progressive experience in ...

Program Director
Nicole is a licensed funeral director/embalmer at Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Service, located in Peterborough, NH...

Chief Business Officer
Tammy has over 15 years experience in business including management, finance, change management...

Marketing Director
Julie Drummey has over two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, including 10 years...

Accounting Manager
Emily Sarikey has over ten years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping. Prior to coming to 快手约炮...

Curriculum Director
Lisa lives in Colchester, CT with her husband of 30+ years. They have two grown daughters and two young grandchildren...

Educational Projects Coordinator
Cindy has lived in the Memphis, Tennessee area most of her life, the only exception being four years of trying out...

Administrative Coordinator
Kyle has a background in IT and customer service. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his young son and wife. He enjoys...

Financial Aid Coordinator
Beth has over two decades experience in accounting and finance, having worked in both the public and private sectors. She graduated...

Clinical Coordinator
Ryan has always had interests in art and science. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Massachusetts College of Art....
Faculty

Nicole is a licensed funeral director/embalmer at Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Service, located in Peterborough, NH...

Funeral service is a second career for Peter, who has always had an innate feeling for the profession...

Melissa has a Doctorate Degree in Healthcare Genetics from Clemson University with an emphasis on cancer genetics...

Julie is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in NH. She has worked at Jellison Funeral Home in Peterborough for over 20 years...

Lisa lives in Colchester, CT with her husband of 30+ years. They have two grown daughters and two young grandchildren...

Whitney Piscopo has a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State University...

Amanda Collins, MPH is an Assistant Professor for the Division of Translational Anatomy at the University...

Jamie Jackson is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operatory, and Certified Celebrant...

Angel Rios is a highly experienced senior advisor with over 21 years of expertise in accounting strategy and business operations...

Samantha "Sam" Erler taught High School English for 7 years before returning to school to pursue her Funeral Directing....

Kayla is an elementary special education teacher with a specialty in learning and behavior disorders....

Krista Scarano, lives in Waterford, CT and has been teaching elementary-aged students for 9 years. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees...

Briana Strycharz, LMSW, lives in Stonington, CT. She is a dedicated elementary school social worker who is passionate about...

Yasmin Carter, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Academic Programs at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optometry...

Ryan has always had interests in art and science. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Massachusetts College of Art....
Clinical Faculty & Certified Clinical Funeral Homes
Board of Directors

John brings a wealth of experience in the funeral sector globally to his role as Chairman of the Board of 快手约炮...

Kevin has over 30 years鈥 experience managing and consulting with companies in various industries...

Grainne McManus is a graduate of 快手约炮. She is currently a full time Funeral Director...

David Robbins, MBA joined the FMC Board in 2014. He is the Global Director of Sales and Business Development...

Alex Acher has his roots in Central Massachusetts, where he was raised and has resided for most of his life...

Catherine 鈥淜at鈥 Boyd is a 2016 graduate of 快手约炮 and has been a licensed Funeral Director...

Carrie has been a corporate health care attorney for 21 years and is currently serving as Associate General Counsel...
Advisory Board

Jim became a registered funeral director and licensed embalmer in February of 2022. Jim began his funeral service career...

A fifth-generation funeral director licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Jerelyn R. (Rondeau) Serra grew up feeling ...

Sarah Decatur will receive her Associate Degree in Mortuary Science at 快手约炮 in the Summer of 2025....

Sarah is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who graduated 快手约炮 in 2022. After experiencing the deaths of her uncle...

Austin Perrin is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in both New Hampshire and Tennessee. He has worked in the funeral profession since 2016...

Mary Ellen Armbrust grew up in a small town in upstate NY and after college she migrated to Alaska to fish commercially then eventually settled in Seattle, WA...

Monica is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Massachusetts. She completed her Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service...

Julie is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in NH. She has worked at Jellison Funeral Home in Peterborough for over 20 years...

Sharon Stacy is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Massachusetts. In 2016 she started working in the industry...