by Brian Hayden | May 19, 2025 | Conferences, Courses
We’re proud to announce the “Veterans Burial and Survivor Benefits (VBSB) Specialist Certification Training”. It’s for anyone guiding veteran families through end-of-life planning. The course is taught by veterans for deathcare professionals. It prepares you to...
by Brian Hayden | May 25, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Resources, Tools
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) has approved the Green Funeral Services course for 12 contact hours for funeral director continuing education. Every state has their own licensing requirements, but APFSP-approved courses are recognized by...
by Brian Hayden | Apr 18, 2023 | Articles, Courses
“Doulas and After-Death Care” is a new course from Lee Webster. It’s purpose-built to answer all of the specific questions death doulas have about operating in the real world. "Doulas and After-Death Care: Bridging Both Worlds" This course...
by Brian Hayden | Mar 7, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Events, Tools
We’re partnering with the Green Burial Council to provide the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Services. This 13 module program is designed for practitioners interested in environmentally sustainable funeral services. This two-part program is the...
by Brian Hayden | Feb 9, 2023 | Articles, Courses
Most hospice voluneers don’t know much about home funerals. They don’t understand the laws, best practices, or how to be supportive of families choosing to care for their dead in this way. It’s not their fault – hospice volunteers have so many...
by Brian Hayden | Apr 27, 2022 | Articles, Courses, Events, Tools
The Green Burial Masterclass is a 12-week professional development training course for anyone interested in managing a natural burial cemetery. Lee Webster and Holly Blue Hawkins are the lead instructors. This duo is as qualified as anybody to teach to teach the...