Caring Farewells Funeral Designers

About Us

Caring Farewells Funeral Designers
Professional Studies in Funeral Design and Conducting

Offering:

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FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES:
Design and conducting of personalized funeral, celebration of life, and memorial services for families, most of whom are spiritual but not religious, offering an in-depth understanding of 50-plus faith traditions, humanist, atheist, and civil practices, in styles ranging from traditional to ultra-contemporary. Services are provided both for people and pets.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN FUNERAL DESIGN AND CONDUCTING:
In two specialized areas of study:

First:
''Professional Funeral Design and Conducting.'' Online and in-person credentialing in the professional training of funeral designers and conductors, with three levels of coursework, member forums, webinars, and the practicalities and nuances of helping families through those challenging moments of life.

Second:
''Ritual Design and Practice.'' Online courses, practica, and membership forums for continuing education, leading to certification in Ritual Design and Practice. Extremely practical for designing and establishing private and personal practices, liturgical design, and public ceremonial events.

CREDENTIALS
Michael J Murschel, SD
Founder, Spiritual Director, Lead Designer and Presider
Credentials: Commissioned Spiritual Director
Masters Degree in Pastoral Care and Theology from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Adjunct Faculty
All adjunct faculty are commissioned spiritual directors, many of whom have advanced degrees in theology, spirituality, and education.