Memorializing Transgender People: Funeral Professional for All People

What You Will Learn

Funeral directors will recognize ethical and effective strategies for guiding families through arrangements for a transgender individual with sensitivity and professionalism.
Funeral directors will understand their ethical responsibility to serve as a supportive resource for families navigating the loss of a transgender loved one.
Funeral directors will explore ethical and creative approaches to designing meaningful, personalized services that honor and affirm a transgender individual's identity

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Price

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

60 minutes

Date Published

June 26, 2025

Publisher

Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Subjects

Ethics, Funeral Service, LGBTQ+, OBEFD Required Topics

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Summary

Funeral directors play a crucial role in honoring the lives of those they serve, including individuals who identified as transgender. While some families fully affirm their loved one’s gender identity, others may face conflicts or challenges during the arrangement process.

This insightful presentation equips funeral directors with practical strategies to navigate these sensitive situations with professionalism, respect, and compassion. Attendees will learn best practices for conflict resolution, effective communication, and ethical considerations when serving diverse families.

By fostering inclusive and supportive interactions, funeral professionals can provide meaningful services to grieving families while strengthening the credibility and trust of the profession.

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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

Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files

Replay of Memorializing Transgender People: Funeral Professional for All People

Downloadable Files

Memorializing Transgender People - MATERIALS

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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Memorializing Transgender People: Funeral Professional for All People

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60 minutes

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