09/20/2022
We're at the OACFP conference!
We're sharing some of our initial findings from the bereavement sector workers' survey at the OACFP conference this week. If you missed the presentation, here's a copy of the slides.
08/12/2022
Initial surveys have closed
Thanks to everyone who filled out our survey this summer. We're happy to report that we had around 180 responses from workers and over 350 consumers. We will be reporting findings from the survey this fall and winter, beginning with the OACFP conference in September.
07/27/2022
We've been accepted into the MHCC's SPARK training program!
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) runs a Knowledge Translation program to help move research projects from knowledge to action. Since we're planning to use our research to support the mental health of workers in cemeteries, crematoriums, and funeral homes, we thought this would be a great way to learn how to ensure our project has real impact. You can read more about the program here.
06/30/2022
Collège Boréal: "Reinventing post-pandemic funeral services"
An article from Collège Boréal about our research project.
06/7/2022
NewsTalk 1010: Interview
Listen to Kate's chat with John Moore below.
05/30/2022
CBC: "Collège Boréal, funeral professionals team up for survey on future of industry"
A couple members of our team were interviewed for CBC radio. Listen to the clip from CBC North below or read the article here.
05/20/2022
OACFP: Consumer survey launches
Our survey for the Canadian public - including people who had organized, viewed, or attended funerals - became available and the Ontario Association of Funeral Service Professionals (OACFP) announced it here.
05/16/2022
OACFP: Professional survey launches
After many months of cross-checking translations, survey logic, and technical language, we released our professional survey (available in both English and French). The Ontario Association of Funeral and Cremation Professionals (OACFP) announced it here.