John Fritch

John Fritch, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair at the University of Central Oklahoma, specializing in Funeral Service education. He holds multiple degrees including a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Education in School Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma, and dual bachelor's degrees in Funeral Service and Economics.

• Bachelor of Science, Funeral Service, University of Central Oklahoma
• Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Kansas
• Master of Education, School Administration, University of Central Oklahoma
• Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Oklahoma State University

As a licensed Funeral Director & Professional Embalmer in Oklahoma, his research focuses on funeral service education quality assessment, cremation debates, and sociological aspects of death practices. His publications include foundational studies on curriculum development, professional competency evaluation, and policy implementation in funeral service education.

His recent publications analyze crematory debates in Bethany, OK, and explore quality correlates in educational programs. Co-authored textbooks like Fires of Change: A Comprehensive Examination of Cremation (2015) and One World: Sociology & Funeral Service (2016) demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach to funeral service education.