Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
School logo
TypePrivate college
Established1882
Academic staff
12
Undergraduates144
Location
Cincinnati
,
Ohio
,
US
CampusUrban/suburban
ColorsPurple and gold   
Websitewww.ccms.edu

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) is a private mortuary science college in Cincinnati, Ohio. CCMS is the oldest school of its kind in the United States,[1] tracing its history back to the Clarke School, which organized its first class on March 8, 1882. The school was later called the Cincinnati College of Embalming, arriving at the present name in 1966.[2] CCMS offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in mortuary science.

  1. ^ Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (2007). "About CCMS". Retrieved February 7, 2008.
  2. ^ Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (2007). "History of CCMS". Retrieved February 7, 2008.