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01/30/2025
Open Doors for Little Hearts; Making Your Funeral Home Welcoming of Children
Families notice when children are welcomed and included. Funeral homes that create a supportive, family-friendly environment build trust, loyalty, and positive word-of-mouth.
This session gives funeral directors practical tools to include children in meaningful ways—from arrangement conferences to funeral and memorial services. Learn how thoughtful planning can help children grieve while strengthening connections with the entire family.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to involve children during arrangement conferences
- Ways to make your funeral home welcoming for young mourners
- Strategies you can put into practice to include children in services
Mark Markell, Ph.D., CT
Professor Emeritus / Presenter
Worsham College of Mortuary Science / Edgewood College
