many threads of one rope: mobilizing well-being for families in grief
february 25, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Category a - 1 cec

Session Summary:

This workshop offers Funeral Directors a practical, human-centred framework for supporting families who are often grieving far more than just a death. Using the metaphor of a rope made of many threads, Kelly Meloche explores how loss can unravel identity, routine, connection and purpose all at once. It is a thoughtful exploration of how simple language, thoughtful questions, and steady presence can help families feel grounded in the earliest days of grief. This presentation equips funeral professionals with gentle, immediately usable tools to recognize layered loss, normalize emotional overwhelm and offer stabilizing support without platitudes or overstepping boundaries. Rooted in tradition yet responsive to modern grief, this talk affirms the Funeral Director’s role as a steady hand when everything feels frayed.

Presenter: Kelly Meloche, Celebrant

Kelly is an international keynote speaker, funeral celebrant, and creator of the World Class Celebrant™ coaching program. A graduate of The Speaker Lab, she is also certified through Hospice’s No One Dies Alone program.

Kelly is a proud published author of Leaving Your Light On… Inspirational Stories of Unforgettable Lives and serves couples as a licensed wedding officiant. Her background in media communications and tactical-communications training helps her teach clear, compassionate dialogue to funeral professionals.