Ep. 86 Tim Schramm on Death as an Opportunity to Help

Tim Schramm has dedicated his life to caring for the deceased, and their families. 87% of Americans believe that having a ceremony after a death, whether the body is present or not, is an important part to begin a healthy grief journey. In this compassionate, unparalleled conversation, Tim speaks about: his service and heart-led experience as a Funeral Director; the sacred work and behind-the-scenes accounts of what it takes to bring a sense of closure to families affected by mass-tragedies; the power of presence; the true value of gathering together; and our human need for ceremony.

Tim is a National Funeral Directors Association Spokesperson and began his career at Howe-Peterson Funeral home in 1988 as a Funeral Service Associate. Following his graduation from the Wayne State University Mortuary Science Program in 1989, he completed his residency and became a licensed funeral director in 1990. Tim became the Taylor Location Manager in 1994, was named Vice-President Director of Operations in 2005 and became COO in 2011.

After working for three generations of the Peterson family, in 2015 Tim began an ownership transition and in 2017 became the owner and CEO of Howe-Peterson Funeral Homes.

Tim currently serves as Commander of(Michigan Mortuary Operations Response Team) and is a DMORT-Team VIC which stands for (Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team – Victim Information Center) as a Victim Advocate. Tim currently serves as a Trustee for the Funeral Service Foundation , Wayne State University Alumni Association Board of Directors Board of Visitors and WSU Mortuary Science Program Advisory Board. Tim is also Past-President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and the Michigan Mortuary Science Foundation.

Tools and resources for families walking a grief journey: www.rememberingalife.com

Tools for grieving families that have experienced death of a child or those who seek help explaining death to a child: funeralservicefoundation.org

You can connect with Tim at www.howepeterson.com

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