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Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust

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

12/26/2025

2025 was a year of meaningful impact for the Selected Educational Trust.

✔️ New workforce development tools launched
✔️ Ten scholarships awarded
✔️ Five New Trustees welcomed
✔️ Scholarship recipients spotlighted during panel conversation at Selected's Annual Meeting
✔️ Paul St. Pierre and Lisa Baue honored as Ambassadors of the Year

None of this happens without our donors, partners, and supporters. Thank you for investing in education, leadership, and the future of the independent funeral service profession.

12/23/2025

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season from the Selected Educational Trust!

12/19/2025

The Trust wants to help you hone your leadership skills! Apply now for a scholarship to the 2026-2028 class of the Selected Leadership Academy. We will be awarding 2 Chester T. French Memorial Scholarships that will cover the full 2-year tuition and then some! Submit your application before January 31: https://ow.ly/txCM50XKAwp

12/16/2025

Congratulations to Lisa Baue for being named the 2025 Ambassador of the Year, Industry Partner Leader during the Selected Educational Trust Reception in September. Watch the full awards ceremony at https://ow.ly/jpSe50XqhNU

12/12/2025

Get to know Andrew Goodwin, receipient of this year's Stuart Comer Memorial Scholarship. "[Receiving this scholarship] allows me to be able to network with others to find out what other funeral homes inside of Selected are doing to provide service excellence in their areas and see what ideas that I can bring back not only to my staff here in Twin Falls, but to our company as a whole." Watch his thank you video here: https://vimeo.com/1134757928

12/09/2025

The Trust bade farewell to three impressive Trustees in October. We thank John Wild (left), Rachel Gunderson (right), and Ashlee Etzweiler (not pictured) for their support and guidance in helping to grow the Trust during their respective terms!

12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to our campaign! Your generosity helps to fund scholarships, education, and job fairs that will make the future of independent funeral service bright! To our loyal friends and supporters: Thank you. This wouldn’t be possible without you!

12/02/2025

Happy ! Today, we’re rallying to raise funds that will help to administer scholarships like the Selected Leadership Academy Scholarships. Your generosity will help build the future of the independent funeral service profession—make your gift today at https://www.selectedtrust.org/donate-now/ and check out our Wall of Love to hear stories of gratitude from those who have been touched by the Selected Educational Trust. https://storyprompt.com/wall/BYZyScKEArdo54zCJESJ

11/28/2025

Did you know that if your firm operates a crematory, you can easily allocate a portion of your recycling revenue to automatically be converted into tax-deductible donations to the Trust? Then you can just sit back and watch your donations turn into programs that support, educate, and enhance the independent funeral service profession. https://www.selectedtrust.org/show-you-care/

11/25/2025

Congratulations to Paul St. Pierre for being named the 2025 Ambassador of the Year, Funeral Service Professional during the Selected Educational Trust Reception in September. Watch the full awards ceremony at https://www.selectedtrust.org/ambassador-of-the-year-awards-program/

11/21/2025

🌟 November is National Scholarship Month! 🌟

The Selected Educational Trust is proud to offer scholarships that support students and professionals pursuing education, training, and long-term careers in independent funeral service. These opportunities make a meaningful difference—removing financial barriers, encouraging professional growth, and helping ensure that the next generation of leaders is well-prepared to serve their communities.

📚 Investing in education is investing in the future of our profession.
💙 And thanks to our generous donors and supporters, it’s possible.

Learn more about available scholarships or how you can support this important mission:
👉 https://www.selectedtrust.org/

11/18/2025

Save the date! December 2 is , and the Selected Educational Trust will be raising money for mortuary science scholarships. Have you been thinking about starting a memorial scholarship as a way to establish your firm's legacy? The Trust makes it easy, just like we did for Megan Comer and Nicole Comer-Postma, who chose to honor their father by establishing the Stuart Comer Memorial Scholarship to the Selected Annual Meeting. That scholarship helped to send Andrew Goodwin to the meeting for the very first time. Email stefanie@selectedtrust.org to learn more.

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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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