National Center for Death Education
The National Center for Death Education (NCDE) is dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding in the field of thanatology. Our goal is to assist care-giving professionals and students in acquiring and maintaining a current knowledge base and in developing creative and useful skills for providing care associated with end of life, bereavement and loss. Read More »
Register Now for the 2013 Summer InstituteJuly 22 - 26, 2013
Each July, NCDE hosts a Summer Institute on Grief and Loss on the campus of Mount Ida. This annual program is made up of a series of workshops focused on grief, loss and bereavement...more
Program Offerings
Online Courses
Take a course from the comfort of your home or office. Our online courses deliver a valuable learning opportunity in a flexible, interactive and easy-to-use format.
Summer Institute
The annual Summer Institute offers attendees valuable learning and networking opportunities.
Certificate in Thanatology
Supplement your academic or professional training with a Certificate of Thanatalogy. The courses and workshops taken through NCDE can lead to a Certificate of Thanatology.