There can be no greater endeavour than that of serving one's fellow human beings at a time of great need.
Welcome to The Embalming Academy
The William Purves Embalming Academy will strive to offer the highest standard of instruction, with an emphasis on practical embalming. The Academy aims to provide a state of the art learning environment in which its students can benefit from a vast knowledge of modern embalming techniques and modern equipment.
COVID-19
Due to social distancing we have closed the Embalming Academy and we are unsure when we will be in a position to re-open Please keep checking our website in 2021 as any updates will be posted on here. We receive many enquiries from all over the world from potential Students and are unable to hold a waiting list.
Introduction to embalming and mortuary facilities
This week long course (5 days) is an introduction to embalming for those with little or no experience in the funeral industry.
View course detailsOur resident embalmers
Together Martin and Ross have over 40 years of practical embalming experience, having embalmed in excess of 20,000 cases. In addition to this experience they also have an impressive list of specialist courses and affiliations to other organisations.
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