Information for Professionals

We have prepared simple one-sheet flyers of information pertinent to each of the following disciplines for your use in trainings and posting in appropriate venues. Please feel free to download and print any that are useful. Check back frequently for additional resources as we develop or locate them.

Medical Examiners

• How Medical Examiners Can Assist Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead

Attending Physicians

• How Physicians Can Support Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead

First Responders and Law Enforcement

• How First Responders Can Assist Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead
• ​6 Ways Law Enforcement Can Support Home Funeral Families

Clergy, Chaplains, Celebrants

• How Celebrants and Clergy Can Assist Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead

Funeral Directors

• How Funeral Directors Can Support Virginia Home Funeral Families​​
• 12 Ways Funeral Directors Can Support Home Funeral Families

Cemetery and Crematory Operators

• How Cemetery and Crematory Operators Can Support Virginia Home Funeral Families Who Care for Their Own Dead​

Care Facility Staff and Administrators

• How Care Facility Staff and Administrators Can Assist Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead
• ​10 Ways Care Facility Staff Can Support Home Funeral Families
• ​Sample Hospital Policy Language for Releasing the Body

Hospice

• How Hospice Staff Can Support Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead
• ​8 Ways Hospice Staff Can Support Home Funeral Families

Hospital Staff and Administrators

• How Hospital Staff and Administrators Can Assist Virginia Families Choosing to Care for Their Own Dead
• ​Sample Hospital Policy Language for Releasing the Body
• 8 Ways Hospital Staff Can Support Home Funeral Families

Local and State Registrars

• How Vital Statistics and Health Department Registrars Can Assist Virginia Families to Care for Their Own Dead