A New Level of Professional Funeral Education in Poland

The first funeral industry school operating in accordance with national education law has been established in Poland: "Niepubliczna Placówka Kształcenia Ustawicznego Polskie Centrum Szkolnictwa Funeralnego"
(Non-Public Continuing Education Institution – Polish Center for Funeral Education).

This modern, non-public funeral school is dedicated to anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills or advance their professional qualifications in the funeral industry.

The founder of the school, Adam Ragiel, is a Mortuary Technician and Thanatopractice Instructor who has been active in the funeral industry since 1999. In 2008, he created Poland’s first independent funeral school - Polskie Centrum Szkolnictwa Funeralnego (the Polish Center for Funeral Education), which is an Associate Member of FIAT-IFTA. Achieving state accreditation confirms the high quality of education offered and compliance with numerous legal requirements.

The Non-Public Continuing Education Institution – Polish Center for Funeral Education was established to address the need for the legal regulation of funeral courses and training, as well as to meet the evolving demands of the market and the growing public awareness surrounding funeral culture. The school’s mission is to professionalize funeral services in Poland through comprehensive training that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The institution strives to raise the standards of work in this unique and responsible sector while respecting tradition and upholding professional ethics.

The school offers specialized courses and training covering a range of topics from funeral home management, embalming techniques, autopsy procedures, and thanato-cosmetics to psychological support for grieving families as well as practical workshops conducted by experienced funeral industry professionals with many years of expertise. Certified educational programs are tailored to meet the demands of the funeral services market. The school also offers individual career counselling.