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This is an excerpt of my presentation at the 2011 FSAC National Convention in Saint John, New Brunswick, where I examined the findings of the 2010 Pollara Report (the Canadian equivalent to the Wirthlin Report)
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For more information about the Pollara Report findings, visit: http://www.FuneralCoalition.org
Did you know that 73% of Canadians what a Celebration of Life service for themselves?
Funeral Directors and funeral home owners should watch this video to see how and why they should incorporate this service offering for their client families.
presented by Robin Heppell, CFSP
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