| The Certificate in Death Companioning for End of Life Professionals (CDC) is comprised of two courses—BFS315 Death Companioning and BFS316 Applied Death Companioning. We have designed our certificate program for working professions who are looking to earn additional certification without sacrificing their current position or obligations. The field of end-of-life support is growing rapidly and includes death doulas, death midwives, end of life guides, hospice and palliative care professionals, funeral directors, clergy, community death conversation leaders and clinical professionals. Death Companioning is a service niche between death doulas and funeral directors and offers a way for end-of-life professionals, and those interested in furthering their study of end-of -life issues, a clearly defined area to work which takes into consideration the numerous legal, ethical and professional issues found within any young field. This certificate provides students with a clear framework for expanding their area of practice and to expand their knowledge of the growth within modern American deathcare. Students will also complete self-evaluations related to end-of-life issues and death anxiety, and learn skills which will allow them to more effectively navigate the care for an end-of-life practice.
Please apply at https://mid-america.edu/apply |
| The Certificate in Thanatology (CT) for End of Life Professionals is comprised of two courses: BFS310 Thanatology and BFS311 Applied Thanatology. This professional certification is designed to expose the student to the professional practice of thanatology, promote awareness and understanding of death and how it affects individuals, whether the death is a result of an acute condition, traumatic incident or a long-standing chronic illness. The application of thanatology relates to careers who support and assist those confronting end-of-life and loss issues. We have designed our certificate program for working professions who are looking to earn additional certification without sacrificing their current position or obligations. This certificate will allow students to offer a deeper level of service to the individuals they serve in their chosen career whether they are funeral service professionals, nurses, physicians, chaplains, doulas or otherwise.
Please apply at https://mid-america.edu/apply |
The Funeral Director’s Certificate Program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education since it does not include instruction in the following areas: embalming and related science courses and the general education courses.
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| The best of the best pre-need and funeral trust marketing organizations will engage in a futurist retreat in Cincinnati, Ohio to review the future of funeral pre-planning in AMerica.
Contact Chris Kuhnen, VP of Pre-Need Marketing for details at [email protected] |
Who Should Attend?
InSight Celebrant training is specifically designed for anyone interested in understanding the process of the funeral service and in learning how to personalize and design meaningful funerals or tributes. A successful celebrant is one who enjoys working with people, has writing and public speaking ability as well as listening and consulting skills. The seminar attracts a wide variety of participants: funeral directors, pre-need and aftercare specialists, hospice professionals, clergy, chaplains, business people, actors, writers and students.
What is the Training?
The curriculum covers articulating the value of the funeral, listening skills, family meetings, service planning, music and readings resources, writing, closing ceremonies, master of ceremonies, presentation skills, and developing the celebrant concept in the community. Participants will receive a Celebrant Training Notebook and a copy of Doug Manning’s book, The Funeral: A Chance to Touch, A Chance to Serve, A Chance to Heal.
The schedule for this event is:
Monday July 29 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm (dinner included)
Tuesday July 30 – 7:30am – 6:00pm (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included)
Wednesday July 31 – 7:00am – 12:00pm (breakfast included)
This is a pre-convention event which can be attended in conjunction with or separate of CANA’s 101st Cremation Innovation Convention (discounts available to CANA Members and bundled with Convention). Class is limited to 30 people.
| The CANA Annual Cremation Innovation Convention is the preeminent gathering of cremation and memorialization specialists in North America. Attendees enjoy seminars and workshops focusing on everything from business marketing for memorialization to correct crematory procedures. CANA’s exhibits showcase an assortment of the latest products and services from top industry vendors. |
| In this increasingly competitive and litigious environment, possessing qualifications that set you apart from the rest of the industry is critical. The CANA Crematory Operations Certification Program (COCP) is the mark of distinction. Join us at Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, KY for the gold standard in certification.
You will gain extensive knowledge—technical, scientific, and legal—all of which is proactive prevention for future business problems. The class addresses major topic areas such as an overview of the cremation process, equipment and operations, the cremation process in detail, chain of custody, reducing legal risk, and environmental issues related to cremation. A detailed manual is also provided for use during class and serves as an important reference tool. Taught by industry experts, this program provides death care professionals of all backgrounds and levels of experience a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures that will help reduce the risk of litigation. Complete course details and registration options are on CANA’s website: https://www.cremationassociation.org/COCP Note: This course meets specific requirements by the NYS Division of Cemeteries. |
| Selected Connections programs typically are entirely planned and hosted by a Selected member firm and/or Preferred Partner that opens its doors to Selected members in order to highlight best practices and lessons learned. These members-only, unique, hands-on programs highlight the camaraderie and trust shared by Selected members. In order to maintain the members-only status, Selected does not seek continuing education credit for these meetings.
Arrival date is Wednesday, August 7. (Welcome Reception & Dinner |
Hosted annually, the Funeral Directors Convention and Expo consistently attracts funeral industry professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our event offers comprehensive solutions to help support the careers of funeral directors by providing high-value, innovative and educational programming geared specifically toward the funeral industry.
The 2019 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 through Thursday, September 19. We will be returning to Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
| The Annual Meeting is a time not only to learn and share valuable take-away information but to develop and rekindle lifelong friendships as only occurs when Selected members gather.
Reservations can be booked at: https://book.passkey.com/event/49820071/owner/49264631/home |
| In this increasingly competitive and litigious environment, possessing qualifications that set you apart from the rest of the industry is critical. The CANA Crematory Operations Certification Program (COCP) is the mark of distinction. Join us at Albany, NY (Location TBD) for the gold standard in certification.
You will gain extensive knowledge—technical, scientific, and legal—all of which is proactive prevention for future business problems. The class addresses major topic areas such as an overview of the cremation process, equipment and operations, the cremation process in detail, chain of custody, reducing legal risk, and environmental issues related to cremation. A detailed manual is also provided for use during class and serves as an important reference tool. Taught by industry experts, this program provides death care professionals of all backgrounds and levels of experience a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures that will help reduce the risk of litigation. Complete course details and registration options are on CANA’s website: https://www.cremationassociation.org/COCP Note: This course meets specific requirements by the NYS Division of Cemeteries. |
| In this increasingly competitive and litigious environment, possessing qualifications that set you apart from the rest of the industry is critical. The CANA Crematory Operations Certification Program (COCP) is the mark of distinction. Join us at Atlanta, GA (Location TBD) for the gold standard in certification.
You will gain extensive knowledge—technical, scientific, and legal—all of which is proactive prevention for future business problems. The class addresses major topic areas such as an overview of the cremation process, equipment and operations, the cremation process in detail, chain of custody, reducing legal risk, and environmental issues related to cremation. A detailed manual is also provided for use during class and serves as an important reference tool. Taught by industry experts, this program provides death care professionals of all backgrounds and levels of experience a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures that will help reduce the risk of litigation.
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| Participate And Discover How To: Articulate and advocate WHY funerals are essential Interface six essential functions of the funeral with the elements of ceremony Convey value every step of the way in the funeral planning process Safeguard the very future of funerals by helping families make transformations—“decisions that are good for them” Understand influences related to the de-ritualization of death in North American culture Registration open to Order of the Golden Rule and Selected members, and public. |
| In this increasingly competitive and litigious environment, possessing qualifications that set you apart from the rest of the industry is critical. The CANA Crematory Operations Certification Program (COCP) is the mark of distinction. Join us at National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, TX for the gold standard in certification.
You will gain extensive knowledge—technical, scientific, and legal—all of which is proactive prevention for future business problems. The class addresses major topic areas such as an overview of the cremation process, equipment and operations, the cremation process in detail, chain of custody, reducing legal risk, and environmental issues related to cremation. A detailed manual is also provided for use during class and serves as an important reference tool. Taught by industry experts, this program provides death care professionals of all backgrounds and levels of experience a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures that will help reduce the risk of litigation.
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The Bereavement Cruise is everything a cruise is with the added programming providing a grief conference for attendees. The conference is run by a team of top grief specialists, from across the country. The conference includes workshops, activities, a remembrance ceremony, a walk to remember, small group sessions, yoga, reiki, art projects and so much more.
| The cost of the cruise is set by Royal Caribbean. The conference fee is $300.00 per person. The conference is held a state of the art conference center on board the ship. It is private space and only group attendees can attend. All reservations and registration is handled through Journeys of Hope Healing and Health. |