New England Institute: The National Leader in Funeral Service Education
Continuing on a Century of Death Care Education
Founded in 1907, the New England Institute (NEI) has been part of Mount Ida College since 1989. At Mount Ida, NEI has continued its long and distinguished history, growing and changing as the role of the death care provider in the community has continued to evolve. Over the past one hundred years NEI has grown into the true thanatalogical authority that it is today, providing the very best education for all aspects of care.
As one of the oldest institutions in the country, NEI has always been known for its progressive approach to funeral service education. Our distinguished faculty is comprised of experts in the field, each of whom bring an in-depth knowledge of their respective disciplines. Plus, our state-of-the-art funeral service facility includes specialized training centers, classrooms and the Dodge Auditorium.
NEI Mission Statement
The New England Institute at Mount Ida College promotes a culture of academic engagement, shared responsibility, effective communication, and active collaboration that embraces the challenges, commitments and opportunities associated with lifelong learning, personal excellence and civic duty. We value a dynamic learning community based on respect, active professionalism and intellectual curiosity among our students, faculty and staff.
