VIRTUAL: But What About Cremation? by Robert Chase and Andrew Gourdeau
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM.
Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
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Join us for a discussion that offers a clear and compassionate overview of cremation. Please note that part of this seminar will focus on Massachusetts cremation laws and guidelines related to the cremation process. There will be valuable information for anyone interested in learning about the cremation process.
The discussion will cover a wide range of options, including direct cremation, services before cremation, and cremation followed by a memorial service. We will also outline what families need to prepare before a death occurs, the benefits of pre-planning, how it works in Massachusetts, and practical next steps such as scattering, burial, keepsakes, and eco-friendly alternatives. This information is designed to help attendees make informed and confident decisions for themselves and their loved ones.
More About the Presenters
Robert Chase is the owner of Methuen Family Funeral Home in Methuen, MA. He has over 30 years of experience in the funeral service industry and holds funeral director licenses in both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts, which allows him to provide knowledgeable guidance on the legal aspects of end-of-life arrangements.
Andrew Gourdeau is the Director of Community Education and Operations Manager at Methuen Family Funeral Home. He entered the funeral service field in 1995 and joined Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home in 2000. In 2005, he was ordained as an American Catholic Priest and later earned his Doctorate of Divinity. In 2020, he was commissioned as a bishop.
Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program.
Thanks to Memorial Hall Library for hosting this virtual webinar program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. This Thursday webinar—held from 7pm (ET) to 8pm (ET), —is free and open to all.