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Common Ground: Bereavement Sector Chats

Join us for Common Ground: Bereavement Sector Chats as we delve into the intricacies of the funeral, cremation, and cemetery services profession.

Podcast · By Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals · Canadian English · Official site

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Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    At the Cemetery: Guiding Families Through Burial, Remembrance & Ritual (opens the original)

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    Guest: Kaitlynn Becker, Cemetery Director/Counsellor, Queensville Cemetery What happens when a family arrives at the cemetery? There is often much more to the experience than simply choosing a burial space. In this episode of Common Ground: Bereavement Sector Chats, Darren Denomme and Kate McMaster are joined by Kaitlynn Becker, Cemetery Director/Counsellor at Queensville Cemetery, who also brings her experience as a funeral director to her work with families. Kaitlynn takes us behind the scenes

  2. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Preserving Dignity: The Work and Impact of Embalmers in Bereavement Care (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Common Ground: Bereavement Sector Chats, Darren Denomme and Kate McMaster explore one of the most specialized—and often least understood—roles in funeral service: embalming. They are joined by Rachael Shindle, Class 1 Funeral Director with Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home in Newmarket , for a conversation about the skill, science and compassion involved in caring for and preparing the deceased. Rachael shares her own path into the profession and explains what embalming involves,

  3. Episode · Jul 30, 2026

    From Transfers to Tributes: The Versatility of Funeral Director’s Assistants (opens the original)

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    What does a Funeral Director's Assistant really do? In this episode of Common Ground: Bereavement Sector Chats, Darren Denomme and Kate McMaster sit down with Andrew Hopper , Managing Director of Highland Funeral Homes – Markham & Scarborough Chapels for Arbor Memorial, to explore one of the most versatile and essential roles in funeral service.From transferring the deceased and preparing for services to supporting grieving families and ensuring every detail is handled with care, Funeral Directo

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