November 4-6, 2022
Omni King Edward Hotel, Downtown Toronto, ON
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
Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationships
Saturday, November 5 @ 10:00 am EDT
Standing for Something
Larger than Yourself
Saturday, November 5 @ 1:45pm EDT
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and Reflections for Funeral Professionals
Sunday, November 6 @ 10:15am EDT
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and Reflections for Funeral Professionals
Sunday, November 6 @ 10:15am EDT
Movement & Posture; The Path to Equity, Inclusion, and Action
Sunday, November 6 @ 8:30am EDT
By: Dianne Bondy
Sharing Circle of Life Teachings in the Rights of Passage through the Western Doorway
Saturday, November 5 @ 8:30am EDT
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
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.
Creating Memorable Customer Experiences and Life Tribute Events
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
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.