FSCJ Professor Earns Distinguished Service Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Professor of Funeral Services Howard Beckham was selected for the prestigious W. Clyde Lankford Distinguished Service Award by the Independent Funeral Directors of Florida (IFDF).

This award is given to a recipient who exemplifies the essence of funeral service to families, their community, their colleagues and the residents of the state of Florida.  

“Professor Beckham’s unwavering dedication and extraordinary passion for funeral services have earned him this well-deserved award,” said Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Neal Henning. “His relentless pursuit of knowledge and commitment to the industry has left an indelible mark on countless students, fostering a generation of future funeral service directors.”

The IFDF promotes, preserves and protects independent funeral home, crematory and cemetery firms throughout Florida. Howard Beckham, CFSP, is the current Funeral Services Program Director and Professor at FSCJ.