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Green Funeral Course

Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service

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The Program
The Green Burial Council and Redesigning the End are partnering to provide the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Services. This 13 module program is designed for practitioners interested in environmentally sustainable funeral services. This two-part program is the first of its kind in the nation and gives students a dynamic foundation for offering green alternatives in their community. Obtaining the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service consists of two parts- passing the course Green Funeral Services and passing the GBC’s Proficiency Exam.

The Course
This 13 module course is designed to teach funeral professionals how to curate environmentally sustainable business practices. The course covers family and professionally directed home vigils, disposition options, innovations in funeral service, and adaptations funeral professionals can make to meet the changing environmental and cultural expectations of the families they serve.

Course Format
  • Self-directed learning online
  • Recorded instruction 
  • Guest experts/video presentations
  • Readings and video assignments
  • Independent research
  • Access to broad range of resource lists and links
  • Access to instructors

Changing Landscapes: Exploring the growth of ethical, compassionate, and environmentally sustainable green funeral service; by Lee Webster is the companion text for the course. Like the course itself, this book provides multiple perspectives from experts in the field. Follow the link to the book above to purchase it now. 

The Proficiency Exam
The GBC proficiency exam was created by a committee of experts in green funeral service and continues to be updated every two years. Items for the exam are based on standards created by the GBC, the course, and includes ethical and practical considerations from contributing experts. Not only will you advance your knowledge in the field, this distinction will also allow you to show your community the commitment you make to the earth, even in death. 
 
After passing Green Funeral Services with Redesigning the End, simply click on Become Certified to get started on the Proficiency Exam. Here are some helpful tips before you do: Guide 2. By submitting the certificate fee ($150) and passing the assessment, you will earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service. Your contribution will be used to create and promote future educational opportunities for professionals and the community. Thank you for your commitment to green funeral service education!

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Partnering with the Green burial Council to inform professionals about environmentally responsible funeral service

Instructor

Green Funeral Service Proficient Award Recipients

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Samuel Cline Perry, mortician and instructor
Michelle Acciavatti
​Elwynn Gene Allen
David Anderson
April Bradley
​Garrett Calloway
Debra Freeman
​​Scott Gatze​
Susan Hughes
Stephanie Johnson

Rachel Justine-Harris
Manuel de Jesus Osorio


​Leta Keane​
​Meghan King

Kendell Klein
​Deborah Lampkin
Vero McCulloh​
Joshua Moon
Nora Pavone
Kellie Rogers
Mary Rutan

Brian Schreck
​Joshua Taylor

Molly Welch
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  • Welcome
  • About
    • 2021 Annual Report
    • 2020 Annual Report
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • History
    • Boards of Directors >
      • Board Members
    • Staff Members
    • GBC Quick Facts
    • Leadership Award
  • Find GBC Providers
    • Interactive Maps
    • Cemeteries
    • Funeral Homes >
      • United States A—N
      • United States O—Z
      • Canada A–N
      • Canada O-Z
    • Product Providers
  • Certification
    • What is GBC Certification?
    • Our Standards
    • Become Certified
    • Provider Benefits and Pricing
    • Compliance Specialists
  • Education
    • Learn >
      • Green Burial Defined
      • FAQ >
        • Hybrid Cemeteries FAQ
        • Natural Burial FAQ
        • Conservation Burial FAQ
      • Starting a Green Cemetery
      • Potential Funding Sources
      • Green Funerals Course
      • Green Cemetery Course
      • Green Burial and Covid-19
      • Green Burial Glossary
      • Other Disposition Options
    • Multimedia >
      • GBC Publications
      • Photo Gallery
      • Articles Archive
    • Advocate >
      • Outreach Tools
      • Speakers Bureau
    • Research >
      • Academic Papers
      • Disposition Statistics
      • Green Cemetery Survey Results
    • Tell Your Story >
      • Blog
      • Green Burial Stories >
        • Bob Swift
        • Tom Bonk
        • Barbara Beye Lorie >
          • Text and Audiovisual
        • Scott
  • Events
    • GBC Conference Session Recordings
    • GBC Conference 2022 >
      • GBC Conference 2022 Agenda
      • 2022 Conference Recordings
      • 2022 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
    • GBC Conference 2021 >
      • 2021 Conference Recordings
      • 2021 Conference Sponsors
    • GBC Conference 2020 Recordings
    • Peer-to-Peer Forums >
      • Forums
      • Resources
    • What's Happening
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Friend of the GBC
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
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