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History of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc.

Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc. is a non-profit organization for members of the mortuary profession. Its organization in June 1942, sparked from the spirit of fellowship and camaraderie among students who met as a study club at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Illinois, in an effort to help each other in their common endeavor to study the art of their chosen profession. In 1942 the original constitution was written by the students of Worsham College.

The founder, Thomas Whibby and his wife, Frieda C. Whibby, were among the original study group who foresaw the need for continuing the relationships thus established Epsilon Nu Delta to accomplish a goal with a broader scope-embracing the whole profession.

The constitution was altered and amended by the charter members October 1, 1944 with thirty-four Charter Members. Alpha Chapter was formally incorporated in the State of Illinois March 1945. The constitution was altered, amended and adopted by the first Osiris at Chicago, Illinois, July 1947. It was again altered and amended by Osiris in Fort Worth, Texas, August 1949. Since the formal organization of Alpha Chapter, the fraternity has spread throughout the United States, its territories, Africa and Germany.

More about Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc.,

* A Greek organization that began with twenty-five charter members of male and female students and professional morticians. Its chapters are named from the Greek alphabet as they are formed.

* The purpose is to create good will and cooperation within the profession, to raise standards and to foster leadership for the profession and the community wherein its members reside. Our motto is “Science and Service”.

* Devoted to the education of its members by providing ongoing educational seminars and published updates in order to increase their professional skills to serve the needs of their community.

* Membership into this Fraternity is by invitation only and extended only to licensed embalmers having graduated from an accredited school or program of mortuary science, passed the required examination by his / her state board and granted a license to engage in the practice of embalming. Licensees grand-fathered in by their state licensing board who have not graduated from a school or program of mortuary science are not eligible for membership.

* Reaches out to students and sponsors a Horus Club at mortuary schools and on the campus where there is a program of mortuary science. Horus Club membership for mortuary science students is available once the student has completed at least one-half of the prescribed courses in a mortuary program and is currently and actively enrolled in said studies. Our goal is to establish a Horus Club in half of the mortuary programs over the next few years.

    A Glimpse at the Fraternity’s Achievements

  • National Publication, “The Artery”
  • National leadership training for all members
  • Provide back to school supplies to local children in the communities where we meet in August annually
  • Provide gifts for needy children during the Holiday Season
  • Various fundraisers to facilitate scholarships through the National office and local chapters
  • Offering national CEU’s through Professional Embalming / Restorative Art Seminars
  • National membership Speakers Bureau
  • National Scholarships for mortuary science programs