Professional Women's Conference of Canada


Professional Women's
Conference of Canada

November 4-6, 2022

Omni King Edward Hotel, Downtown Toronto, ON




Brought to you by FSAC in partnership with NFDA




GENERATE NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Participate in a variety of interesting, informative seminars that will give you fresh insights for your business and for serving families. You'll gain new perspectives and ideas that can be implemented immediately.

NETWORK WITH WOMEN
IN FUNERAL SERVICE

Meet women in funeral service travelling from across North America in the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario. You'll learn from engaging speakers while networking with women in a fun, dynamic environment unlike anything Canada has seen before.
EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS 
This conference will provide licensed funeral directors/embalmers CE hours and will be approved by APFSP and most state licensing boards. CE hours vary by province or state. 

Sessions

Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationships

Saturday, November 5 @ 10:00 am EDT

Dr. Jody Carrington has inspired many to consider the capacity for reconnection as the foundation to every healthy, authentic relationship. We are not born with the ability to repair ruptures; we have to learn how to do this as we build strong cultures. These relationships are the foundation of a successful company, team, or community. Dr. Jody is one of North America’s top psychologists, bringing a unique and often hilarious take on what it means to master the art of reconnection.  >> Get My Ticket


Sponsored by Anthem Partners (Platinum Sponsor)

Standing for Something Larger than Yourself

Saturday, November 5 @ 1:45pm EDT

Annette R. March Grier, RN, CFSP, a pioneer in bereavement care tells her intriguing life story of a young girl growing up in a three-story rowhouse funeral home in Baltimore City. She will share how she witnessed things that most normal children never experience and how her life evolved to bring change to her community and city. Her divine calling as an adult, a mortician, and a registered nurse was no small feat.  She boldly claims her childhood environment, her compassionate parents who were role models, shaped and molded her to discover her passion and find her purpose. She faced many challenges, fears, and the unknown to create a resource that did not exist in her city or state, a family grief support center that has served over 7000 children and adults. Her journey is unending and continues to bring challenges but none that she can’t face as one more opportunity make the world a better, kinder place.     >> Get My Ticket

The Art and Beauty of Postmortem Beautification

Saturday, November 5 @ 3:00pm EDT

This session gives professional Embalmers a look into the future of embalming and postmortem restoration with a foundation in Desairology. Ms. Torres will give insightful tips on embalming restoration for hands and reveal the technical procedure for her innovative hair restoration technique coined by other professionals as the NO WAX TORRES TECHNIQUE. This seminar focuses on the value of open casket viewing and the technical skill of Embalming and Restoration. This progressive course gives insight to seasoned Funeral Directors as well as novice Embalmers in the art and beauty of postmortem beautification and the future of open casket viewing. Learn hard case cosmetic camouflage for hand restoration. Learn the importance of counseling during the funeral arrangement and how and when to acquire legal authorizations to ensure the integrity of your firm. This technical course will change the way you offer families their last viewing experience and give you confidence in your prep room.  >> Get My Ticket

Sharing Circle of Life Teachings in the Rights of Passage through the Western Doorway

Saturday, November 5 @ 8:30am EDT

Smuding Ceremony and opening prayer of Thanksgiving Address that will follow by a teaching in how Indigenous Peoples cultural teachings prepare the individual, the family and community of a loved one preparing for their journey to SpiritWorld.  >> Get My Ticket

Movement & Posture; The Path to Equity, Inclusion, and Action

Sunday, November 6 @ 8:30am EDT

Who are we? What do we believe and why? Movement calls us to look closely at who we are. The practice of self-study is critical as we work to create a more just world and eliminate systemic racism and the marginalization of all oppressed peoples. As people, once we know that others are being excluded, our movement calls us to make changes in ourselves and in our communities to address it. It is not enough to recognize the exclusion and discrimination - we must actively use our position and power to rectify it.   >> Get My Ticket


Sponsored by Arbor Memorial (Gold Sponsor)

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and Reflections for Funeral Professionals

Sunday, November 6 @ 10:15am EDT

This interactive session will provide you with the information you need about medical assistance in dying (MAiD) such as legislation, understanding of the process and the unique aspects of grief and bereavement. These learnings will help you guide and care for those who supported a person with MAID with confidence.   >> Get My Ticket


Speakers

Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationships

Session Description


Saturday, November 5 @ 10:00 am EDT

By: Dr. Jody Carrington

Standing for Something

Larger than Yourself

Session Description


Saturday, November 5 @ 1:45pm EDT

By: Annette March-Grier 

The Art and Beauty of Postmortem Beautification

Session Description


Saturday, November 5 @ 3:00pm EDT

By: Monica Torres

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and Reflections for Funeral Professionals

Session Description


Sunday, November 6 @ 10:15am EDT

By: Tekla Hendrickson & Mona Kornberg

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and Reflections for Funeral Professionals

Session Description


Sunday, November 6 @ 10:15am EDT

By: Tekla Hendrickson & Mona Kornberg

Movement & Posture; The Path to Equity, Inclusion, and Action

Session Description


Sunday, November 6 @ 8:30am EDT

By: Dianne Bondy

Sharing Circle of Life Teachings in the Rights of Passage through the Western Doorway

Session Description


Saturday, November 5 @ 8:30am EDT

By: M.Tracey Whiteye, MSW, RSW

Conference Schedule At-a-Glance

7:00am-5:30pm: 

Registration Desk is Open for Arranger Training and/or Women's Conference Check-in

Vanity Fair Ballroom


7:30am-8:00am

Hot Breakfast for Arranger Training Attendees

Park Lane Foyer, Omni Hotel


8:00am - 4:30pm 

Canadian Arranger Training (ticketed event, seperate from Conference)

Park Lane Room, Omni Hotel


6:00 - 8:00pm:  

Women's Conference Welcome Reception (sponsored by SCI Canada)

Pall Mall & Palm Court Room, Omni Hotel

7:00am-8:00am

Registration Desk is Open

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


7:30am-8:15am

Hot Breakfast for Conference Attendees

Pall Mall & Palm Court Room, Omni Hotel


8:30am-9:45am

Tracey Whiteye: Sharing Circle of Life Teachings in the Rights of Passage through the Western Doorway

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


9:45am-10:00am: Break


10:00am-12:15pm 

Dr. Jody Carrington: Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationship (sponsored by Anthem Partners)

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


12:15pm-12:45 pm

Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


12:45pm-1:30pm

Plated Lunch for Conference Attendees

Pall Mall & Palm Court Room, Omni Hotel


1:45pm- 2:45pm 

Annette March-Grier: Standing for Something Larger than Yourself 

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


2:45pm-3:00pm: Break


3:00pm-4:00 pm

Monica Torres: The Art & Beauty of Postmortem Beautification

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


4:00pm: Closing Comments


7:00pm-10:00pm

Conference Social Networking Night : Ticketed Event (sponsored by Eternity's Touch, GFD, and Park Lawn)

Wildfire Steakhouse, Cosmopolitan of Toronto

(8 Colborne St, Toronto, ON M5E 1E1)

Casual Sunday: Dress for Dianne Bondy session that includes light stretching/yoga.


7:00am-8:00am

Registration Desk is Open

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


7:30am-8:15am

Hot Breakfast for Conference Attendees

Pall Mall & Palm Court Room, Omni Hotel


8:30am-10:00am: 

Dianne Bondy: Movement & Posture: The Path to Equity, Inclusion & Action (sponsored by Arbor Memorial)

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


10:00am-10:15am: Break


10:15am-11:30am

Tekla Hendrickson & Mona Kornberg: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) & Reflections for Funeral Professionals

Vanity Fair Ballroom, Omni Hotel


11:30 am: Closing Remarks


Omni King Edward Hotel
Special Room Rates

Event Location:
The Omni King Edward Hotel

37 King Street East

Toronto, Ontario M5C 1 E9


Hotel Rooms from $269+ tax (until October 3, 2022).

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I loved networking with women in the industry. Listening to challenges they faced and how they overcame it, as well as seeing how differently other funeral homes operated. 

The opportunity to learn from and interact with other women in Funeral Service Industry was very inspiring.

What a wonderful variety of speakers! From emotional/intellectual thoughts to hands on applicable tips.

2022 Canadian Arranger Training

Join us in downtown Toronto on November 4th! Open to all!


Creating Memorable Customer Experiences and Life Tribute Events

  • seeking ways to convey the value of the funeral?
  • at a loss for words when families ask for direct cremation?
  • fearful of where your firm will be in five years?

 

Learn how to make the most of the arrangement conference through a creative, five-step process. This high-energy, interactive workshop provides you with the tools you need to convey the value of deathcare offerings, support families, and design memorable life-honouring events. Through a combination of small and group discussions, problem-solving and creative collaboration, you will leave with fresh approaches and new ideas to transform your arrangement conferences! You will also take home comprehensive tools and resources you need to initiate an action plan for your team. This one-day workshop will be led by NFDA Training and Development Manager, Melissa Loose and is open to all deathcare professionals who are seeking a fresh approach to serving families.

 

November 4, 2022 | King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

For member and non-member registration visit: https://www.fsac.ca/2022arranger

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WITH EARLY BIRD PRICING

Prices increase September 15, 2022

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Apply for a Professional Women's Conference Scholarship!

FSAC and NFDA are proud to announce availability for 6 Funeral Service Foundation Funded Scholarship opportunities to attend the upcoming 2022 Professional Women's Conference November 4-6, 2022, Omni King Edward Hotel, Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


Each professional development scholarship is worth approximately $2,000 Canadian Dollars ($600.00 travel allowance, $750.00 Conference Registration, ticket for Social night & includes 2 nights Hotel Accommodation and taxes).


The application deadline is October 14, 2022.

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