Final Arrangements Inclusion Survey

At a time of grief and loss, people deserve to be respected for who they are. You should be comfortable sharing your identity and any accommodations you need to comfort and assist you, such as funeral professionals refraining from religious language or important cultural or religious traditions.

What are your concerns about funeral homes, death care professionals, and cemeteries?

Hi, i’m tee, a funeral professional in Central Florida working with a national funeral provider (Dignity Memorial). I have a background in DEI work and am active and vocal in advocating for RSSI and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the funeral industry.

Please help me understand your questions, perspectives, and concerns. How can i help?

While this survey is about the experiences of diverse religious, secular, and spiritual perspectives, please also share any LGBTQ+ experiences with, or concerns about, the funeral industry. I’m equally invested in LGBTQ+ inclusion and advocacy.

RSSI (Religious, Secular, or Spiritual Identity)

Comments below may be shared, but never with your name, any name you use in your comments or stories, or other identifying information.

My identity is *

How do you describe your RSSI *

(e.g., Jewish, Humanist, Atheistic Muslim, No Religion, Wiccan, Secular Christian, Buddhist, etc.)

I would feel comfortable sharing my identity or asking for accommodations at a funeral home or cemetery. *

Yes
No
Unsure

I anticipate discrimination or being uncomfortable at a funeral home or cemetery because of my RSSI. *

Yes
No
Unsure

The most recent loss you've experienced: *

Most important – your experiences, comments, and concerns:

What are your identity-related concerns about funeral homes and cemeteries? *

What do you expect from funeral professionals and funeral companies? What are YOUR cultural, religious, or familial traditions that a funeral home must honor (bottomless vault, must (or must not) scatter ashes, etc.)

Any other comments or questions

Optional – response request

I will personally respond to you. You can also reach out to me directly at tee.rogers@dignitymemorial.com or 407-608-9242.

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