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The Selected Educational Trust provides the best educational opportunities to all who work within and for the independent funeral service profession.

10/13/2026

Have an interview coming up?
Spend an hour investing in yourself before you walk through the door.
Our free online course will help you:
• Prepare thoughtful interview responses
• Build confidence
• Strengthen your professional presence
• Follow up like a professional
A little preparation can make a big difference.
Access the course today: www.selectedtrust.org/job-interview-course

10/09/2026

🎓 New Scholarship Opportunity: Fay and Althea Pettigrew Memorial Scholarship

The Selected Educational Trust is pleased to announce the new Fay and Althea Pettigrew Memorial Scholarship, established in 2026 through a generous gift from Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa, California.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in the Mortuary Science program at American River College in Sacramento, California.

The scholarship honors Fay and Althea Pettigrew and the Pettigrew family’s longstanding dedication to funeral service in Northern California. For generations, the family operated Pettigrew and Sons Casket Company and supported funeral professionals and their communities throughout the region.

Now, their legacy will continue by supporting the next generation of funeral service professionals.

📅 Applications are due November 27, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://smr.to/p112399

10/06/2026

The Trust was fortunate to host 4 phenomenal volunteers at Selected's Annual Meeting last month. If you were with us in Louisville, you may have seen them helping direct participants and ringing chimes in between sessions. Thanks to these amazing volunteers and the team at Mid-America College of Funeral Service for facilitating their participation; a bright future is definitely in store for these students!

10/02/2026

Attention mortuary science students in the Midwest--we are now accepting applications for the Mark and Nancy Justen Memorial Scholarship! We will be awarding one $5,000 scholarship to a student that has completed at least 2 semesters at a mortuary science program located within the Midwest. Apply by October 31. Learn more and apply here: https://smr.to/p110027

09/29/2026

Thinking about applying for a Second-Career Scholarship? Now is the time to request your recommendation letters, and the Trust created a resource to help you! Check out our guide to requesting impactful letters of recommendation here: https://www.selectedtrust.org/206-scholarship-application-guide/
Submit your application before October 31: https://smr.to/p111957

09/25/2026

Last week to double the impact of your donation! NGL will double all donations now through October 2, up to a total of $10,000. Donate now - your gift will go twice as far to build the future of independent funeral service. https://www.selectedtrust.org/give-now/

09/24/2026

Are you looking for a funeral service job in any of these states? Then you should participate in our Virtual Job Fair taking place on October 13. Meet representatives from independent funeral homes looking for top talent. Bring your resume, make connections, and find your next career move. Register by October 2, but don't wait because spots are limited and filling fast!
🔗 https://www.selectedtrust.org/job-fairs-center/

09/15/2026

Not all interview advice applies to funeral service.
That's why the Selected Educational Trust created Preparing for a Job Interview specifically for our profession.
Learn how to communicate the qualities funeral home employers value most:
🤝 Professionalism
❤️ Empathy
💬 Communication
🌟 Commitment to service
Best of all? It's completely FREE.
Start learning today: www.selectedtrust.org/job-interview-course

08/21/2026

Are you looking for a funeral service job in any of these states? Then you should participate in our Virtual Job Fair taking place on September 29. Meet representatives from independent funeral homes looking for top talent. Bring your resume, make connections, and find your next career move. Register by September 15, but don't wait because spots are limited and filling fast!
🔗 https://www.selectedtrust.org/job-fairs-center/

08/18/2026

Your technical skills help you serve families. Your interview skills help you get the opportunity.
Preparing for a Job Interview is a free online course created specifically for funeral service students and early-career professionals. Learn practical strategies to help you confidently navigate every stage of the job search, from your résumé to your final interview.
Your next opportunity could begin here.
Register today: www.selectedtrust.org/job-interview-course

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One Overlook Point Suite 530
Lincolnshire, IL
60069

Telephone

+18472360150

Website

http://www.selectedtrust.org/index.php/contact/

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