Training

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
From first responders to last responders, IGI’s well-designed certifications help you impact the community in a positive way.

IGI’s innovative certifications equip you with the skills you need to make a lasting impact on those you serve. From funeral professionals developing aftercare programs to community members providing peer support, IGI’s certification is a respected mark of credibility.


CONTACT:
[email protected]
West Coast: Lynda Cheldelin Fell | 360-510-8590
East Coast: Linda Findlay | 315-725-6132


Certified Aftercare Specialist™

Aligned with the NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence, the Certified Aftercare Specialist™ is the only accredited aftercare certification that equips funeral professionals with the language, tools and practical methods needed to continue a meaningful connection with clients after a funeral.

FOR FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS:

  • Funeral directors
  • Funeral staff
  • Embalmers
  • Certified Celebrants

Certified iCare Specialist™

International Grief Institute

Designed for those who have lost a loved one and want to coach other community members through grief, this enhanced peer support training is the first of its kind to blend practical knowledge, applied experience, and the pillars of trauma into a comprehensive certification.

FOR PEERS:

  • Who’ve experienced firsthand loss
  • Who want to do more than grief coaching
  • Who want to facilitate support groups, community events and workshops

Debriefing Workshop

International Grief Institute

Designed for the funeral home, this cutting-edge workshop offers practical knowledge and a solid foundation for understanding stress, and training to facilitate staff debriefing after particularly traumatic calls.

FOR FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS