Building Connections: Strategies for Successful Community Outreach
June 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Join us on June 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT for, Building Connections: Strategies for Successful Community Outreach, with Marc Markell, PhD. 
Funeral professionals are more than service providers—they are pillars of support, guidance, and hope in their communities. Building strong relationships both inside and outside the funeral home not only fosters trust but also enhances your reputation and sets you apart.
In this webinar, you’ll discover proven strategies to increase community engagement, elevate public perception, and strengthen your funeral home’s impact. Learn how meaningful involvement can help grow your business while making a lasting difference in the lives of the families you serve.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore creative and meaningful ways to engage with your community.
- Understand how community involvement can strengthen your funeral home’s reputation and growth.
- Learn how strategic outreach sets your funeral home apart and builds lasting connections.
Marc Markell is an educator and expert in death education and grief studies. He teaches at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Edgewood College and is a professor emeritus at St. Cloud State University. He also leads Death Education for Children at Mayflower United Church of Christ.
Marc holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota and is a certified Thanatologist with certifications in Death and Grief Studies, Crematory Operations, and Celebrant Services. He has presented at conferences locally, nationally, and internationally.
A published author, Marc has written three books on grief, along with numerous articles and book chapters.