Graham Hetrick, F.D.
Graham S. Hetrick, B.A., F.D., B.C.F.E.

Graham S. Hetrick, a native of Harrisburg, PA is committed to serving his community. Not only does he continue the family tradition of serving families but he also plays an active role as the elected Dauphin County Coroner. Graham, who is highly qualified by education and experience, graduated form Susquehanna Township High School. He served in the United States Army as a Provost Marshall Investigator. After his service, he attended York College and double majored in German and History. He graduated with honors and then attended Messiah College where he worked toward his teacher certification.

Raised in the funeral industry, Graham continued his education and followed in his father's footsteps working in the family business. He attended and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. As a Funeral Director, he was one of the forerunners in the development of after-care programs and funeral pre-arrangement services.

Graham continues to assist and comfort the families that he serves. As funeral director, county coroner, and community servant, he has on many occasions been a voice for families in need at their time of loss.

His education, honors, and community service is extensive. Some of his education, honors, and community service include the following:

EDUCATION:
York College of PA '71 - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Messiah College - '72 - Teacher Certification
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science - '73, Cum Laude
PA State Police, Medicolegal Investigation - Basic - '90
St. Louis School of Medicine, Medicolegal Investigation - Masters - '91
University of Texas, Forensic Facial Reconstruction - '92
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conf. '93-'94, 1996
Gunshot and Stab Wounds Seminar, '94
Northwestern University, Bloodstain Evidence Workshop, '95, '98', 1999
PolyTech Basic and Advanced Mold-Making and Casting courses
Advanced Facial Reconstruction - Cincinnati Institute of Art
Blood Pattern Analysis - Oklahoma University
ACT 28 - Elder Abuse Certification

HONORS:
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Honor Graduate of York College of PA
Mu Sigma Alpha Award for Academic Proficiency
First Degree Black Belt, Isshinryu Karate
Commendation by Mayor Stephen Reed of Harrisburg, Dillon serial murders
Commendation by Swatara Police Dept., Joe Miller triple homicide

MILITARY:
United States Army - 1965-1968

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member and/or Former member of: Susquehanna Township Lions Club
Colonial Park Rotary Club
National Hospice Association
Dauphin County Child Death Review Board
Attorney General's Child Abuse Board PA
Council on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Int'l Association for Identification
Int'l Police Association
Int'l Association of Bloodstain Analysts
PA Coroner's Association
PA Homicide Investigators Association
Diplomat Member - American Board of Forensic Examiners
Former Township Commissioner of Susquehanna Twp. - 6th Ward
William S. Snyder - Lodge # 464 F&AM

PAST CHAIRMAN:
Mass Disaster Committee
Dauphin County Hospital Authority
Susquehanna Twp. Republican Committee
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