Since time immemorial, death has been both celebrated and feared. This training covers burial customs of different cultures and faiths. The purpose is to provide conservators and guardians with information which may be useful as they make burial arrangements for their clients who die. The training is a survey of the different ways we dispose of our dead and how culture and faith affect our actions.
Original Presentation Date – May 18, 2017
About The Presenter – Chris Fierro
Chris Fierro worked for a guardianship/conservatorship agency from 1975 to 2008, in various positions, including the last 19 years as the deputy director in charge of the County of Los Angeles, CA, Office of the Public Guardian, the state’s oldest and largest. LA County Office of Public Guardian has thousands of cases; and approximately 20 clients die each month. Because the county is diverse in ethnicities and religions, a familiarity with how burial customs differ among the various groups is critical in making appropriate burial arrangements. After retirement, Chris continued working as a consultant, developing policies and training modules.
Note: This webinar is not eligible for continuing education credit.
