Inclusive deathcare professionals play a critical role in building trust with diverse communities. This matters because many people still question whether they will be welcomed, respected, and authentically honored in death. Let’s talk about how intentional outreach, cultural competency, and inclusive practices help create equitable and affirming deathcare experiences for all.
As Pride Month begins, and as we mark the tenth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy here in Orlando, let’s reflect on remembrance, resilience, and love. Pride is often celebrated through joy, visibility, and community. And…
Celebrating The Pride Chamber’s leadership while exploring how updating non-discrimination language to include Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identity (RSSI) strengthens inclusion, improves psychological safety, and ensures all people are seen and protected.
How do secular people experience death and dying in America? We may be able to plan a secular death; however, as with any minority identity, the burden falls on a secular person to seek out inclusive providers, make a plan that mitigates negative experiences, understand options, and be prepared to defend rights and make a stand – even at one of the most difficult moments of our lives.
You’ve heard me say it before – every dying person, and every grieving person, of every identity, deserves to be authentically honored in deathcare. This World Humanist Day, let’s talk about how non-religious people experience deathcare and what professionals can do to foster an authentic, dignified end-of-life journey.
I was so grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Recovering From Religion & David Teachout on the RfRx podcast about inclusion in deathcare and the Identity Affirming Deathcare Directives. The best way to…
In Orlando alone, more than 700,000 people need DEI-fluent professionals able to inclusively serve religiously diverse people in crisis.
Central Florida Resources: For many, it is essential that professionals serving you at a time of grief and loss understand and honor your identity.
At such a terrible time of loss, no one should have to feel judged or be treated differently because of their identity or circumstance.
