Ceremony Honors Mortuary Science Industry Leader

The Catonsville Community College Foundation and Alumni Association recently hosted a memorial tree planting ceremony honoring William C. March, a pioneer in the field of mortuary science, who passed away in February 2002. More than 40 of March’s family members and friends, as well as CCBC Catonsville alumni, attended the ceremony near the Stone Cottage on campus.

CCBC Catonsville President Andrew Jones thanked the March family for “maintaining the momentum of Mr. March’s educational leadership and contributions to the field of mortuary science.”

Victor March, chief executive officer of March Funeral Home and William March’s son, said that his family “could not have thought of a better tribute in such an appropriate location. Symbolically, the tree validates his legacy of nurturing others through education,” March said.

Many of March’s family members and employees have graduated from the Mortuary Science program at CCBC Catonsville, and continue to support the program by volunteering and providing financial support.