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June 26, 2025
4:00PM - 5:00PM EST
Webinar: Memorializing Transgender People: Funeral Professional for All People
3-Part Webinar Series: Navigating Grief in Unique and Challenging Losses
Join us for a powerful three-part webinar series, Navigating Grief in Unique and Challenging Losses, exploring the complexities of grief in unique and challenging circumstances. Each session offers valuable insights and practical strategies to support individuals navigating loss in difficult situations.
Participants can register for one, two, or all three sessions. Each webinar requires individual registration and payment.
- Monday, May 12 at 4 PM: Suicide Survivors: Compassion, Understanding, and Hope
- Thursday, June 26 at 4 PM: Memorializing Transgender People: Funeral Professionals for All People
- Thursday, July 24 at 4 PM: Dementia and Humanity: Funeral Directors’ Knowledge and Understanding
Registration:
Webinar Reminders:
- Each online participant must register and attend with their own unique email address
- To ensure your attendance is recorded, join the program from the unique link provided in your confirmation email
- Each participant must be on the program for a minimum of 50 minutes to be eligible for CE credit
Price:
- Member: $45.00
- Non-Member Member: $65.00
Continuing Education:
- 1 CE Hour, Ethics, pending approval with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Summary:
Funeral directors play a crucial role in honoring the lives of those they serve, including individuals who identified as transgender. While some families fully affirm their loved one’s gender identity, others may face conflicts or challenges during the arrangement process.
This insightful presentation equips funeral directors with practical strategies to navigate these sensitive situations with professionalism, respect, and compassion. Attendees will learn best practices for conflict resolution, effective communication, and ethical considerations when serving diverse families.
By fostering inclusive and supportive interactions, funeral professionals can provide meaningful services to grieving families while strengthening the credibility and trust of the profession
Presenters:
Marc Markell, Ph.D., CT
Professor Emeritus/Speaker
Certified in Death and Grief Studies, Certified Thanatologist, Certified Celebrant: Life Tribute Professional
Marc Markell teaches at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Edgewood College; he is also a professor emeritus at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Special Education. He teaches Death Education for children at Creekside United Church of Christ. Marc earned a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He is a certified Thanatologist and certified in Death and Grief Studies. He has presented locally, nationally, and internationally. Marc also earned certifications as a Crematory Operator and a Celebrant. Marc has published three books on grief, as well as book chapters and numerous articles.
