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Suicide Survivors: Compassion, Understanding, and Hope

What You Will Learn

  • The Definition of Suicide
  • Understand Some Statistics Concerning Suicide
  • Learn Suggested Wording
  • Understand Reasons People Die from Suicide
  • What Funeral Directors Can Do To Support Suicide Survivors
  • How to Help Families Write Obituaries

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What You Will Learn

  • The Definition of Suicide
  • Understand Some Statistics Concerning Suicide
  • Learn Suggested Wording
  • Understand Reasons People Die from Suicide
  • What Funeral Directors Can Do To Support Suicide Survivors
  • How to Help Families Write Obituaries

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Price

$45 for OFDA Member
$65 for OFDA Non-Member

60 minutes
Date Published

May 12, 2025

Publisher

Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Subjects

Aftercare/Grief, Loss

Questions

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Summary

Join us for a powerful three-part 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 program requires individual registration and payment.

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Supporting families after a suicide loss is one of the most delicate and challenging responsibilities a funeral director can face. Yet, many professionals feel unprepared due to the lack of available resources on this sensitive topic.

This program provides practical strategies and compassionate approaches to help you confidently guide grieving families through these difficult moments. Learn how to communicate with care, address unique emotional needs, and provide meaningful services that honor both the deceased and their loved ones.

Enhance your ability to serve families with professionalism and empathy—while also strengthening your role as a trusted community resource. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need for one of the most critical aspects of funeral service.

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Presenters

Marc Markell, Ph.D., CT
Professor Emeritus / Presenter / 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.... Read More

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Video Recording of Webinar
Downloadable Files
Suicide Survivors Materials
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

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