Become a Partner
for the Future
of Independent
Funeral Service

And we’ll continue to provide new and innovative opportunities for leadership, development and growth. You can be a part of this development by contributing today!  Your support will provide the funding necessary to make these programs possible. Won’t you become a Partner for the Future of the independent funeral service profession? Donate today! Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a valuable difference for independent funeral service practitioners.

“Our profession has seen a lot of change and that will continue
as we look forward to what lies ahead in the years to come.
To give to the Selected Educational Trust means
I’m investing in the future of our profession.”

—Tom Antram, French Funerals & Cremations, Albuquerque, NM

Making a contribution is quick and easy!
• Click the Donate Now button to make an online gift (via credit, debit card, ACH or PayPal)
• Mail the Trust a personal or business check
• Include a gift with your Selected Membership dues
• Donate through your DAF/QCD

Gift Benefits
• Recognition in all Trust publications
• Recognition on the Trust website
• Recognition on the Trust’s Honor Roll of Donors
• First-time donors will receive a small gift bearing the Selected Educational Trust emblem as a token of our thanks

Guides to Smart Giving
• Part 1: How Donations to a 501(c)(3) Work and Why They Matter
• Part 2: How to Leverage a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) for Smart Giving
• Part 3: Unlocking the Tax Benefits of Your Charitable Contributions