WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL GREEN BURIAL ALLIANCE
BRINGING ECO-FRIENDLY DEATHCARE TO THE WORLD AS A COMMUNITY
WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL GREEN BURIAL ALLIANCE
BRINGING ECO-FRIENDLY DEATHCARE TO THE WORLD AS A COMMUNITY
MARCH FORUM: THE FUTURE OF FUNERAL DIRECTING
Join Us at March's Forum: The Future of Funeral Directing
We are excited to invite you to this month's forum: The Future of Funeral Directing! Join us and special guests Darien Frederick-Cain, Tara York, Jordan Rose, and Chad Keefe on Thursday, March 27th!
Tune in and engage in conversation with funeral directors from throughout the United States. Learn about the relationships and experiences our guests have with their professions, from trials and tribulations to hopes for the future.
About Our Guests:
Darien Frederick-Cain:
Darien Frederick-Cain is a New York State Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. Darien is also an Assistant Professor for SUNY Canton’s Funeral Services Administration program, teaching multiple courses including funeral history, embalming, and funeral directing.
Darien holds a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Technology in funeral services administration, a Master of Science in management, and is currently working on her doctorate in trauma counseling, with a focus on compassion fatigue within funeral service.
Tara York:
Tarak York, CFSP is a first-generation funeral director licensed in Washington, Maine, and New Hampshire. Additionally, she is a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO), and has also served as a Deputy Coroner in Illinois and Kentucky. Having served the death care industry in various capacities over the years, including pre-need cemetery sales and anatomical donation tissue procurement, she believes that there is a strong need for education both within the industry and to the general public. Having trained in advanced trauma repair, Tara has a special love for everything prep room related. With that said, she really enjoyed learning about and being a part of assisting families with the various alternative disposition options that are available in Washington state and seeks to help educate those interested in the options available. Beyond the day-to-day activities that take place in the funeral home, Tara has a special passion for continuing education and enjoys taking and presenting CEU courses and other educational content for aspiring and established death care professionals. She believes that education is important and that as long as we are open minded to such, we can always grow further in our potential!
Jordan Rose:
Jordan L. Rose (she/her) is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and end-of-life doula living in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan is on a mission to put the rights of individuals at the end of their lives back into their hands. She is vocal about creating inclusive death practices that hold up marginalized voices. When she's not talking about death and dying, she's playing Dungeons and Dragons and waiting for warmth in the Windy City.
Learn More Here:
www.roseendoflife.com
Chad Keefe:
Chad Keefe is a licensed funeral director and co-owner of Keefe Funeral Home, a funeral firm with locations in Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts. Chad and his family have been serving the Greater Boston Area since 1951 and offer a wide range of funeral services, including eco-friendly funeral options.
Event Details:
Date: March 27th, 2025
Time: 4 PM PDT, 5 PM MDT, 6 PM CDT, and 7 PM EDT
Location: Zoom
Admission: FREE
RSVP: globalgreenburialalliance@gmail.com
Save the Date and RSVP!
Date: March 27th, 2025
Time: 4pm PDT, 5pm CDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT
Duration: +/- 1 hour and 15 minutes
RSVP: Email globalgreenburialalliance@gmail.com to receive the zoom link.
ASK AN EXPERT: JANUARY 2025
The Importance of Pre-Arrangement with Patricia Kimie
Join us on January 23rd, 2025, and receive a step-by-step guide for making pre-arrangements, from funeral home to cemetery services. Tune in to learn about how pre-arrangement is important not only financially, but emotionally for loved ones and their families.
Event Details:
Date: January 23rd, 2025
Time: 4 PM PST, 5 PM MST, 6 PM CST, and 7 PM EST
Location: YouTube and Facebook Live
Use This Link to Join: Ask an Expert: The Importance of Pre-Arrangement with Patricia Kimie
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