continuing Education 
OFSA is dedicated to providing funeral professionals with a minimum of 20 Hrs of continuing education credits (CEC) annually.
If you are interested in becoming an associate member please complete the application here
OCTober webinars
Embalming the Jaundice and Edematous Case
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
Embalming the Jaundice and Edematous Case
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM - Category A
Presenter: Adam Rogalsky, VP of Marketing, Dodge (Canada)
Session Summary:
Over the course of an hour we will be discussing the underlying challenges of embalming a case with jaundice. In this program we will talk about how to thoroughly embalm this type of case with an above average percentage of preservative in our solution and how to prevent the chemical and physical changes the body may take on following the embalming process. In addition, we will also discuss how to embalm a jaundice case with general pitting edema and how we can counteract swelling in the tissues and keeping good colour in the process.
Brief Outline of Session
Jaundice
- What to look for
- How are we going to reverse the effects that have been caused
- Embalming techniques that can be used
- Product selection
Disclaimer: This webinar session contains sensitive and graphic pictures that may be upsetting to some attendees. Viewer discretion is advised.
Time for Q&A will be included, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions
Certificates of completion will be issued for 1 Hr towards your 2020 BAO Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
November webinars
Managing Family Complaints
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
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Managing Family Complaints
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 @ 1:00 PM - Category A
Presenter: Michelle Crognale, Manager Operations BAO
Session Summary:
Over the course of an hour Michelle will be discussing:
- BAO’s complaint investigation process
- How to handle complaints as a licensee
- Top complaints received by the BAO and how to prevent them
- How to minimize your risk of receiving a complaint
Certificates of completion will be issued for 1 Hr. towards your 2020 BAO Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
Events
Insight celebrant training Details
Date Change: November 30, 2020 - December 2, 2020
ONLINE
2021 Midyear meeting & education session
May 2021 - In person if safe to do so!
HILTON GARDEN INN - Toronto Airport West/Mississauga
OFSA 2021 AGM & Conference
September 20, 2021 to September 22, 2021
QUEEN's LANDING — Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Dedicated to the passionate pursuit of excellence in funeral service.
NEWS
Education Session With Eddie LeMoinE
April 10th, 2019 @ 12:30 Hilton Garden Inn Toronto West Mississauga. more info on the session →
Media
OFSA newsletter
OFSA newsletter
December 2017 (Printable version)
2017 OFSA AGM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
OFSA Ice Bucket Challenge
Participants: Left to Right: Scott Smith (Smith Funeral Home, Sarnia), Scott Miller (Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home, Ottawa), Kerri Douglas (Ontario Funeral Service Association, Burlington), Ernie Morgan (Morse & Son Funeral Home, Niagara Falls)
Watch The Ice Bucket Challenge Video
continuing Education
Available to all Funeral Professionals
OFSA is dedicated to provide funeral professionals with a minimum of 20 Hrs of continued education credits annually.
if you are interested in becoming an associate member please complete the application here
OCTober webinar
Embalming the Jaundice and Edematous Case
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
Embalming the Jaundice and Edematous Case
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM - Category A
Presenter: Adam Rogalsky, VP of Marketing, Dodge (Canada)
Session Summary:
Over the course of an hour we will be discussing the underlying challenges of embalming a case with jaundice. In this program we will talk about how to thoroughly embalm this type of case with an above average percentage of preservative in our solution and how to prevent the chemical and physical changes the body may take on following the embalming process. In addition, we will also discuss how to embalm a jaundice case with general pitting edema and how we can counteract swelling in the tissues and keeping good colour in the process.
Brief Outline of Session
Jaundice
- What to look for
- How are we going to reverse the effects that have been caused
- Embalming techniques that can be used
- Product selection
Disclaimer: This webinar session contains sensitive and graphic pictures that may be upsetting to some attendees. Viewer discretion is advised.
Time for Q&A will be included, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions
Certificates of completion will be issued for 1 Hr towards your 2020 BAO Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
November webinar
Managing Family Complaints
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
Managing Family Complaints
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 @ 1:00 PM - Category A
Presenter: Michelle Crognale, Manager Operations BAO
Session Summary:
Over the course of an hour Michelle will be discussing:
- BAO’s complaint investigation process
- How to handle complaints as a licensee
- Top complaints received by the BAO and how to prevent them
- How to minimize your risk of receiving a complaint
Certificates of completion will be issued for 1 Hr. towards your 2020 BAO Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
Events
Insight celebrant training Details
Date Change: November 30, 2020 - December 2, 2020
ONLINE
2021 Midyear meeting & education session
May 2021 - In person if safe to do so!
HILTON GARDEN INN - Toronto Airport West/Mississauga
OFSA 2021 AGM & Conference
September 20, 2021 to September 22, 2021
QUEEN's LANDING — Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
NEWS
Dedicated to the passionate pursuit of excellence in funeral service.
Funded By Membership
Media
2017 OFSA AGM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
OFSA Ice Bucket Challenge
Participants: Left to Right: Scott Smith (Smith Funeral Home, Sarnia), Scott Miller (Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home, Ottawa), Kerri Douglas (Ontario Funeral Service Association, Burlington), Ernie Morgan (Morse & Son Funeral Home, Niagara Falls)
Watch The Ice Bucket Challenge Video
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