Before we ride into the weekend, I happened to notice that next week in the world of Death Care there are some exciting learning and self-growth opportunities for those involved in the profession.  As we head into the weekend here is a synopsis of what I found in opportunities that you might want to take advantage of next week.

 

From CANA — The Cremation Association of North America —

The monthly Peer Support online group will meet together on Tuesday, October 17 at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central time.  This month’s subject will be titled “Where peer support meets mentorship”.  Here’s what a press release from CANA says about the participatory program, “Lisa Smith, FPPS Wellness Director, and Kim Zavrotny, FPPS US Program Director, facilitate the October meeting. Together, they’ll talk about the role mentorship has in funeral service. The unique dynamic between mentor and mentee paves the way for an exchange of thoughts and ideas that foster connection with colleagues.”

To learn more about and/or register for the program please click here.

 

From ICCFA — The International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association  —

 

Webinar — “The Moral Dilemma with Preneed”.  Presented by long-time preneed expert Kenn Peterson.  Here’s what the ICCFA registration form says about this webinar:  “Have you ever been in a situation where the benefits to the family you’re serving may conflict with the benefits of your funeral home? How can deathcare professionals align their preneed services to reduce this conflict? Kenn will answer this question during his webinar. . . . . .With over 36 years of experience helping three national preneed companies each attain annual record revenue with a combined annual sales of $1.34B, Kenn uses his passion for helping others and growth mindset to lead teams, solve problems, and help funeral service professionals make a difference in the lives of the families they serve.”

Scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, 1:00 pm Central Time.  To learn more and register click here.

 

ICCFA Leadership Summit in conjunction with the Death Care Collective.  Taking place from October 24 – 26 in Tucson, Arizona.  Next week is the registration deadline.  To learn more and/or register click here.

 

From NFDA — The National Funeral Directors Association

 

Webinar — “How to get more calls in 2024”.  This webinar, with one credit of CEU attatched to it will feature marketing expert Welton Hong, founder of Ring Ring Marketing.  Here’s what the NFDA says about the webinar:  “As a funeral home owner, you’ll need to step up your game if you wish to survive, let alone thrive. In this session, Welton Hong explains how you can make digital marketing work for you to generate more calls. Marketing your firm on the internet doesn’t have to remain an enigma. There is a way to do it without throwing money away. How can you dominate your local market with online search? Why are five-star online reviews important and how can you generate more of them? How do you attract more preneed business? Welton will cover all these questions and more.”

Scheduled for Wednesday, October 18 at 2 pm Eastern and 1 pm Central time.  For more information and/or to register please click here.

 

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