Local Funeral Director/Pastor Earns “Death and Grief Studies” Certificate

Kyle Scheideman, Funeral Director for Dove Cremations and Funerals, Topeka, and Pastor at Stull Community of Faith Church, Lecompton, recently completed 150 hours of training from the internationally recognized Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. Course study included five separate training seminars titled, Living with Meaning and Purpose, Companioning Bereaved Parents, Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies, Becoming an Effective Grief Educator, Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Grief, and Mourning.

The courses were taught by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., a noted author, educator, and grief counselor. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Wolfelt, the Center for Loss and Life Transition is a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of grief.

“It is truly an honor to serve families in their greatest time of need,” said Scheideman. “Earning this certificate and working with Dr. Wolfelt is a proud moment in my career and will allow me to provide even more support to those navigating the grief process after losing a loved one.”

Scheideman has worked in the Topeka area as a Funeral Director for nearly twenty years. He is also a retired pastor from the United Methodist Church, and currently serves the Stull Community of Faith Church, in Lecompton. He can be reached at 785-633-5566.