Without a Witness, Everything Just Disappears: The Importance of Family Cremation Witnessing
Wed, Dec 09
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Presented by Christi Moon Robbins of The Group & East TN Cremation Co Exploring the importance, benefits, and purpose of family witness cremations, and how to navigate discussing and facilitating of these kinds of services
Time & Location
Dec 09, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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About the event
About this course:
Christi Moon Robbins has been a funeral director and embalmer for 19 years, and has been a Certified Crematory Operator with the high-volume third-party crematory East Tennessee Cremation Company since 2018. She also serves as the Family Cremation Center Coordinator there, as well as being the Associate Director of The Group.
As cremation has become the predominant form of disposition in North America, funeral professionals are challenged to create meaningful experiences to help families participate in the final farewell of someone they love. While many families choose direct cremation with no ceremony, others seek a greater level of involvement through witness cremation. This course explores the emotional, psychological, and practical value of family witness cremation. Participants will learn why witnessing may be beneficial for some grieving individuals, how to create a safe and welcoming environment for families, and how funeral professionals can provide compassionate guidance without pressure or expectation. Witnessing cremation is not for everyone; however, for the family member or friend who needs to be present, the opportunity can become a powerful moment of acceptance, participation, and healing.
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Where is this Continuing Education course approved for credit?
This webinar is so far approved for 1 hour of Continuing Education credit by: the Academy (215564638 (2601002)), Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (434896), Georgia (FUNCE000036), Illinois (274000093), Indiana (CE22500007 (non-law)), Kentucky (28-TIFG-14-W-1), Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio (W-004861), Oklahoma, South Carolina (20-1391080), Tennessee (19-107), and Wisconsin (WI Category 3), with additional states still pending approval.
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Registration period
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Tickets
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Sale ends
Dec 09, 2:40 PM EST
$25.00
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