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October 14, 2026

Embalming with Precision: Technical Analysis, Restoration, and Cosmetic Application

Presented in collaboration with the Ohio Embalmers Association (OEA) - Save the Date!

OFDA Office, Columbus

Registration:

  • Online registration coming soon!
  • Registration Fee: $220; lunch included
  • Seating is limited to 60 participants
  • Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis
  • Cancellation Policy:
    • All cancellations are subject to a $25 Administrative Processing Fee
    • For full refund (minus administrative processing fee), OFDA office must be notified 24 hours prior to the start of the scheduled program
  • By registering for this event, you consent that photos and videos of you at the event may be published in print, online or in online photo albums; on photo/video-sharing sites such as YouTube; on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; and in other web-based media at the sole discretion of OFDA and OEA.

Continuing Education:

  • This is a Public, In-person Only CE Event and open to all licensees.
  • 4 CE Hours, pending with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. 
  • Includes the following:
    • 1 Hour Ethics

Program Schedule:

  • 10:00 AM: Introduction
  • 10:05 AM – 12:05 PM (120 Minutes / 2.0 Hours)
    • Part I – Embalming Foundations & Case Analysis
    • Part II – Donor Case Considerations
  • 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM: Lunch 
  • 1:05 PM – 3:05 PM (120 Minutes / 2.0 Hours)
    • Part III – Restorative Techniques: From Minor to Complex
    • Part IV – Cosmetic Mortuary Theory & Application
    • Part V – Case Study & Integration
  • 3:05 PM: Closing Remarks

Summary:

This training program is designed for embalmers and funeral practitioners seeking to deepen their skills in embalming, restorative art, and cosmetic mortuary theory. It brings these disciplines together into one integrated, case-based framework that supports natural, dignified, open-casket outcomes. It is presented in collaboration between the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA) and the Ohio Embalmers Association (OEA).

The curriculum combines lecture, demonstration, and case review to create a practical learning experience grounded in real-world application. Participants move from embalming foundations and case analysis into restorative techniques for trauma and donor cases, and conclude with cosmetic application methods that restore dignity and achieve a natural, peaceful presentation.

Case-based instruction includes donor cases, trauma restorations, discoloration, and other complex restorative challenges, ensuring participants gain skills that can be applied immediately in practice.

With a background in both studio art and mortuary science, the instructor offers a dual perspective that blends technical precision with artistic insight, strengthening both case decision-making and presentation outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Perform comprehensive embalming analysis to establish clear case goals and outcomes
  • Select and apply chemical treatments based on case needs
  • Implement restorative techniques for trauma, lacerations, discoloration, and tumor removal cases
  • Confidently manage donor cases, including eye restoration and compromised tissue repair
  • Apply cosmetic mortuary theory through color correction, blending, and layering for natural presentation
  • Integrate embalming, restorative, and cosmetic skills into a unified case strategy

Presenter:

Amanda Marie Eilis King CFSPAmanda King, CFSP, MBIT, MSP
Embalmer, Funeral Director, Embalming Specialist
B.C. Bailey Funeral Home
Frigid Fluid Company

Amanda Marie Eilis King, CFSP, MBIT, & MSP, is an Embalmer and Funeral Director holding licensure in multiple states in the US. She completed her embalming apprenticeship under Vernie R. Fountain, as well as extensive training in postmortem reconstructive work. In addition to her AAS in Mortuary Science from ACC in Colorado, Amanda holds a B.S. from Skidmore College for Studio Art and Biology, and a Post-Baccalaureate degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is also an educator who specializes in and teaches reconstructive work and cosmetic application. Her contributions in the field outside of the funeral home include articles, illustrations, and photography for trade journals. Currently she is a funeral director and embalmer for B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, and also does freelance work as AMEK Graphics, as well as being an embalming specialist with Frigid Fluid Company and content expert & course designer for Mortuary Training LLC.

Venue:

OFDA Office
2501 North Star Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Attendee parking behind building off of College Hill Drive

Hotel Options:

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