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Anthony T. Fleege serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Care Professions within the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has taught courses in Funeral Service Management, Funeral Service Psychology, Medical Terminology, Mortuary Regulations, and MSFS Law Orientation since joining SIU in 1999.
His educational background includes:
- Master of Business Administration (1999) from SIU's College of Business and Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, Magna Cum Laude (1997) from the College of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service, Magna Cum Laude (1995) from the College of Technical Careers
Dr. Fleege's research focuses on funeral home management, cremation trends, the history of embalming, and funeral service education. His work examines socio-cultural shifts in death care practices, including the rise of cremation and the evolution of embalming techniques in America, alongside marketing and management strategies within funeral operations.
His publications from 2004-2011 reveal consistent thematic threads: historical analysis of death care practices, socio-cultural drivers of cremation adoption, and practical applications of management theory in funeral homes. Key contributions include tracing the origins of modern cremation, analyzing embalming methodologies, and investigating educational frameworks for funeral service professionals.
No scientific awards were documented in the available information.
While specific student advisees are not listed, Dr. Fleege has mentored students through his Mortuary Science program courses and research initiatives. No research grants were mentioned in the provided materials.
No laboratory facilities or research teams were referenced in the source documentation.
