Batesville’s Education Series is a series of free webinars offering a safe and convenient way for busy professionals to enhance their knowledge on a variety of key topics. Each webinar includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session.

• May 17, 1 p.m. ET: “Connecting With Families: The Great Digital Migration” by Alyssa Williams, director of e-commerce, Batesville.While technology has evolved over the past two decades, the pandemic has accelerated the migration to digital. Today, more than 60% of the world’s population is online, with consumers turning to digital media for many activities once reserved for in-person interactions. Williams will provide details about Batesville’s exciting digital transformation and a new platform that gives funeral directors a more seamless buying experience and provides valuable resources to help grieving families.

• August 23, 1 p.m. ET: “The State of Our Profession: Cremation” by Barbara Kemmis, CANA executive director.More than half of all North Americans who die this year will be cremated. Understanding what is driving this trend can help funeral providers plan, adapt and fully support families. This session will provide the latest information and data from recent CANA studies and help participants learn how fast cremation is growing in their area, what consumers think about cremation memorialization and more.

• November 2, 1 p.m. ET: “Paradoxes of Mourning: Implications for Funeral Service” by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., director, Center for Loss & Life Transition. Wolfelt will explore three forgotten truths surrounding grief and loss, and how old-fashioned sometimes trumps newfangled. Learn how those who walked before us have much to teach us about the mysteries of life and death. Wolfelt will share some of the wisdoms anchored in the three paradoxical truths of mourning and outline specific implications for funeral service. batesville.com/webinars