FPPS assists all bereavement professionals with mental wellness. Death service providers face traumatic situations everyday leading to a substantial amount of individuals being effected by PTSD, burnout, substance issues, depression, anxiety and more. FPPS is a group of peer volunteers who personally understand the unique nature of the Funeral Service industry.
The greatest challenges that Funeral Professionals are currently facing are:
Burnout – Staffing shortages, long hours, night and weekend shifts, high intensity situations, workplace dynamics, work-life balance and relatively modest salaries have increased the pressure for the majority of staff in the bereavement sector.
Trauma – Death, handling human remains, grief, honoring lives lived & decedents’ family dynamics are all a constant part of the day-to-day. Whilst facing these events, the Professional is the one who provides guidance, leadership, calm, organization, paperwork, contracts, permits, minute-detail event planning and scheduling for multiple families at a time.
Cost of Living – Salaries have not increased in comparison with the cost of living, many death professionals are stressed with finances, adding extra shifts or side jobs to an already overladen plate.
Why give to this project?
CALL TO ACTION:
Donate now to support the wellness of the Last Responders.
