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The ABFSE is composed of representatives from the 56 accredited academic programs, as well as 3 representatives each from the National Funeral Directors Association www.nfda.org, the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association www.nfdma.com, and the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards www.cfseb.org. There are also two
representatives from the general public. The ABFSE meets each spring and most of its work is carried out through the following standing committees:
National Board Exam Liaison Committee
Close liaison between ABFSE and the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is maintained by this
committee. The committee is further charged with promoting a continuous dialogue between the two organizations on issues of mutual interest and concern.
Note:
Contact the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards at (479)442-7076 or visit their Website at http://www.cfseb.org for information about the National Board Examination.
College and University Council
This group is composed of representatives from all accredited academic programs and serves as the caucus for faculty on
academic matters and a voice for faculty on national issues requiring a consensus position. It also reviews each motion to be presented to the ABFSE prior to its presentation at the annual meeting.
Committee on Accreditation
Composed of funeral service faculty, practitioners and members of the public, the committee evaluates and certifies programs for
accreditation. Academic departments, college and universities which offer funeral service education programs are reviewed by this committee.
Curriculum Committee
This committee is responsible for overseeing the Associate Degree curriculum required of all funeral service education students. The
committee coordinates its efforts with the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards to insure that areas tested are included in the curricula taught.
Scholarship Committee
The ABFSE Scholarship Program for Undergraduates is administered by this committee. It is responsible for awarding approximately
thirty scholarships totaling $16,000 annually to currently enrolled and deserving undergraduate students.
Program Committee
This committee is responsible for planning programs and workshops for the annual meeting of ABFSE.
Constitution and ByLaws Committee
The Constitution and ByLaws Committee is responsible for periodically reviewing the Constitution and ByLaws and responding
to requests for review from the Executive Committee.
ABFSE Executive Committee
ABFSE Staff
Contact ABFSE
American Board of Funeral Service Education
Dr. Michael Smith, Executive Director
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Office: (816) 233-3747
FAX: (816) 233-3793
Cell: (816) 341-2573
E-mail: exdir@abfse.org
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