FNA is Currently Accepting Registrations for February 2026 Seminars:

3D Embalming Skills Seminar

Date: Wednesday February 18 through Saturday February 21, 2026
Schedule: 9am-5pm daily (4 days, 31 Contact Hours)
Instructor: Vernie Fountain
The 3D Embalming Skills Seminar covers more subjects than any other. In addition to
classroom case studies, it will include demonstrations and limited, hands-on lab
techniques by participants. Subjects include Values Associated with Embalming and
Reconstructive Surgery, Swollen & Discolored Eyes, Risk Management, Organ & Tissue
Cases, The Autopsy Case, Preparing Decomposed & Charred Cases for Burial or
Transport, The Obese Case, Grossly Swollen Edema or Sub-Cutaneous Emphysema,
Forensic Death Investigations, Reconstruction Following Massive Trauma & more.
Fee Structure:
Mortuary Science Student =$295.00
Apprentice Embalmer = $595.00
Licensed Embalmer = $695.00

5D Hands-On Advanced Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery Level 1

Date: Monday February 23rd through Friday 27th February 2026
Schedule: 9am – 5pm daily (5 days, 41 Contact Hours)
Instructor: Vernie Fountain
This seminar will include classroom presentations as well as intense, hands-on daily lab
application focused on massive head trauma repair. Participants are assigned a
cadaver body.
Fee Structure: Call for pricing, 417-833-5130

Interested? Call or Email (no obligation) for additional information:

(417) 833-5130 / vrfountain@earthlink.net

2025 will be Mr. Fountain's 35th year of providing Educational Seminars for Professional Embalmers from around the World. Mr. Fountain is still teaching his highly specialized techniques, however, he has reduced the attendance size of each of his classes, and this actually gives him the ability to provide more one-on-one instruction. If you are interested in a seminar, please call FNA at (417) 833 - 5130. Rest assured that your call is without any obligation.

Where Do FNA Attendees come from?
Example: All over the United States, England, Germany, France, Korea, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Ireland, Seychelles, Grenada, Australia, Switzerland, Philippines, Denmark, South Africa, Belgium, Czech Republic, French West Indies, India, Nigeria, South America, Sweden and Japan!

Upcoming Events

3D Embalming Skills

3D Embalming Skills Seminar

Date: Wednesday February 18 through Saturday February 21, 2026
Schedule: 9am-5pm daily (4 days, 31 Contact Hours)
Instructor: Vernie Fountain
The 3D Embalming Skills Seminar covers more subjects than any other. In addition to
classroom case studies, it will include demonstrations and limited, hands-on lab
techniques by participants. Subjects include Values Associated with Embalming and
Reconstructive Surgery, Swollen & Discolored Eyes, Risk Management, Organ & Tissue
Cases, The Autopsy Case, Preparing Decomposed & Charred Cases for Burial or
Transport, The Obese Case, Grossly Swollen Edema or Sub-Cutaneous Emphysema,
Forensic Death Investigations, Reconstruction Following Massive Trauma & more.
Fee Structure:
Mortuary Science Student =$295.00
Apprentice Embalmer = $595.00
Licensed Embalmer = $695.00

5D Advanced Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery Seminar - (Level 1)

5D Hands-On Advanced Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery Level 1

Date: Monday February 23rd through Friday 27th February 2026
Schedule: 9am – 5pm daily (5 days, 41 Contact Hours)
Instructor: Vernie Fountain
This seminar will include classroom presentations as well as intense, hands-on daily lab
application focused on massive head trauma repair. Participants are assigned a
cadaver body.
Fee Structure: Call for pricing, 417-833-5130