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Marguerite O'Connor is a funeral director who distributes educational
materials to assist professionals, caregivers, bereaved persons and friends.

Learn how to help companion the bereaved through her educational
programs.

Marguerite O'Connor is a Certified Funeral Celebrant.  Learn more….

Marguerite O'Connor is a Certified Thantologist and a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. She has earned a Master in Adult Education degree from National Louis University in Chicago.

Marguerite is a member of Toastmasters International, and the Association for Death Education & Counseling.  Marguerite's programs are designed to help people discover healthy ways to cope with and talk about death, dying and grieving.

In April 2003, Marguerite achieved certification as a Certified Funeral Celebrant.  (read more)

In May 2003, Marguerite completed a comprehensive course on priority senior issues conducted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, a national organization.  (read more)

Updated 08/15/07