Michael Bryant CFSP, CCO

Michael “Mike” S. Bryant, CFSP, CCO, joined the High Point University team in 2021 as the Human Cadaveric Laboratories Manager and Embalmer. Hired for his expertise in funeral services and advanced anatomical preservation techniques, Mr. Bryant handles the daily operations of the human cadaveric laboratories and the onsite care center and assists students with their studies.

Mr. Bryant received his degree in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and received the prestigious A.J. Russler Memorial Award for excellence in the clinical setting. He has also amazed many certifications over the years. Mr. Bryant has been a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) for the last 18 years in North Carolina and South Carolina and a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP). He is well versed and certified in anatomical embalming and preparations, and forensic sciences and has many years of funeral home management experience.

Before following his lifelong passion in the death care field, Mr. Bryant had a lengthy career in Public Safety (Police, Fire & EMS). He is also proud to have been a 14+ year member of The Unites States Department of Homeland Security, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team-Weapon of Mass Destruction Special Operations Team (DHS DMORT-WMD).

Mr. Bryant is an active member of The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP), Cremation Association of North America (CANA), The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), International Plastination Society (ISP), and the Knights of Columbus and the Order of St. Benedict (OSB).