Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors (Guide)
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors offers essential insights and practical guidance to assist funeral directors in understanding the unique needs of individuals in the aftermath of a suicide loss. The guide includes:
- Information about the common experiences of suicide loss survivors and recommended funeral directors services to offer.
- Guidelines for talking with suicide loss survivors.
- Insights on the role of funeral directors as community leaders.
- Suggestions to support funeral directors in creating a self-care plan.
- A list of resources for funeral directors and loss survivors.
Developed in collaboration by the
Education Development Center (EDC) and Samaritans, Inc., this edition incorporates contributions from funeral directors, psychologists, and survivors of suicide loss.
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