Dan Ford's Journey: From Firefighter to Funeral Director

Behind this podcast is Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful peer support and resources for funeral professionals. FPPS exists to foster connection, understanding, and care within a profession that often supports others before itself.

Learn more

https://funeralspeersupport.com

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OUR SPONSOR

Funeral Support Services shares FPPS's belief that caring for those who serve families during life's most difficult moments is essential. We are grateful for their partnership and their ongoing support of initiatives that strengthen the profession through understanding, compassion, and community.

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https://funeralsupport.co.jp

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HOSTS

Anne Caldwell

Michael Dixon – Founder & President, Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS)

EXCLUSIVE PRODUCER

Peter Jaekel

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PROFESSIONAL & CRISIS RESOURCES

• Crisis & Suicide Prevention (Canada)

Immediate confidential mental health and suicide prevention support available across Canada 24/7.

Phone: 988

https://988.ca

• Crisis Text Line (Canada & U.S.)

Free, confidential mental health support via text message with trained crisis counselors.

Text HOME to 741741

https://www.crisistextline.org

• Remembering A Life

Grief education and remembrance resources that help families honor and remember loved ones.

https://www.rememberingalife.com

• National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)

Education, advocacy, and professional resources for funeral service professionals.

Phone: [phone]

https://www.nfda.org

• Canadian Funeral Directors Association (CFDA)

Supports funeral professionals across Canada through training, advocacy, and professional development.

Phone: [phone]

https://cfda.ca

• Cremation Association of North America (CANA)

Certification, research, and education related to cremation and memorialization practices.

Phone: [phone]

https://www.cremationassociation.org

• Ontario Funeral Service Association (OFSA)

Provides education, regulatory guidance, and professional resources for Ontario funeral homes.

Phone: [phone]

https://www.ofsa.org

• International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)

Global leadership training, education, and resources for cemetery, cremation, and funeral professionals.

https://www.iccfa.com