Unmasking the Mysteries: How to Talk to Children About What Happens at a Funeral Home
Unmasking the Mysteries: How to Talk to Children About What Happens at a Funeral Home
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Instructor
Becky Lomaka, MA, CT, FT
Becky Lomaka, MA, CT, FT is a Fellow in Thanatology and holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Since 2013, she has served as the Director of Grief Support and Education at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California. In this role, Becky offers compassionate support to individuals and families coping with loss, and provides education and resources on death, dying, and bereavement to healthcare professionals, hospice teams, faith communities, and the broader public. In addition to her work at O’Connor Mortuary, Becky is an instructor for the Institute for Exceptional Funeral Service, an organization dedicated to bridging the educational gap between mortuary science programs and real-world professional practice. Becky is a sought-after speaker and has presented at national and regional conferences, sharing her expertise with diverse professional audiences including funeral service professionals, healthcare and hospice providers, mental health practitioners, clergy, and educators. Her engaging presentations address topics such as grief literacy, compassionate communication, caregiver resilience, and the intersection of spirituality and end-of-life care. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), an international professional organization committed to excellence and diversity in death education, end-of-life care, grief counseling, and research in thanatology. Locally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council, is a member of the Advisory Council for the Trauma Intervention Program and contributes as a community educator for the Orange County Advance Care Planning Partners. Guided by the belief that "Education is our most powerful tool in helping communities understand and navigate death and grief," Becky remains passionate about raising awareness and transforming grief care. Her mission is to normalize the grief experience and foster a culture in which grief is embraced, understood, and honored.
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Instructor
Becky Lomaka, MA, CT, FT
Becky Lomaka, MA, CT, FT is a Fellow in Thanatology and holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Since 2013, she has served as the Director of Grief Support and Education at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California. In this role, Becky offers compassionate support to individuals and families coping with loss, and provides education and resources on death, dying, and bereavement to healthcare professionals, hospice teams, faith communities, and the broader public. In addition to her work at O’Connor Mortuary, Becky is an instructor for the Institute for Exceptional Funeral Service, an organization dedicated to bridging the educational gap between mortuary science programs and real-world professional practice. Becky is a sought-after speaker and has presented at national and regional conferences, sharing her expertise with diverse professional audiences including funeral service professionals, healthcare and hospice providers, mental health practitioners, clergy, and educators. Her engaging presentations address topics such as grief literacy, compassionate communication, caregiver resilience, and the intersection of spirituality and end-of-life care. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), an international professional organization committed to excellence and diversity in death education, end-of-life care, grief counseling, and research in thanatology. Locally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council, is a member of the Advisory Council for the Trauma Intervention Program and contributes as a community educator for the Orange County Advance Care Planning Partners. Guided by the belief that "Education is our most powerful tool in helping communities understand and navigate death and grief," Becky remains passionate about raising awareness and transforming grief care. Her mission is to normalize the grief experience and foster a culture in which grief is embraced, understood, and honored.
