Become a Partner for the Future of Independent Funeral Service

Become a Partner
for the Future
of Independent
Funeral Service

Established in 1982 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Selected Educational Trust was created to provide educational and employment opportunities for independent funeral service practitioners. For more than 30 years, the Trust has provided scholarships, leadership grants, networking opportunities, employment opportunities, job fairs and guidance to hundreds of professionals who serve this time-honored profession.
We put your dollars to work!

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.

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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

Memorial Contributions

Honor the memory of a loved one or someone for whom you have a deep and abiding respect with a memorial contribution.
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Recurring Donations

It’s easy to make an impact in small, monthly increments. Enter your information just once, and we’ll take care of the rest. Cancel anytime.
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Donate Recycling Revenue

Cremate. Allocate. Recycle. Educate. Show you CARE about the future of the profession by donating a portion of your recycling revenue.
C.A.R.E. Initiative
A gift that is
Transformational
Join an exclusive group of donors committed to the future of independent funeral service with a gift or pledge of $15,000.
Pyramid Builders
Gift
Planning
Join our legacy giving society by naming the Trust in your will or estate plans, or plan a gift through a DAF or QCD.
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In-Kind
Donations
Make a non-cash gift to the Trust by donating much needed items, products or services to our annual silent auction event.
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

Align your company with our mission through a sponsorship. Gain valuable exposure while supporting lifelong learning.
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OUR GENEROUS DONORS

The Trust has made demonstrable impact over the years and we are thankful for each of our donors that have helped us get there.
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Your Donation
at WORK

Learn more about the Trust’s impact and how we are ensuring the future of the profession with our programs and scholarships.
OUR IMPACT