Frequently Asked Questions  What can I do with the Certificate
in Thanatology?  The Certificate in Thanatology provides
documentation of advanced study in areas of death, dying, and
grief as it is designed to supplement academic and professional
training. It is not a degree program or a program that
substitutes for a license in a specific discipline. For example,
a social worker or mental health counselor has a license under
which they provide counseling or therapy services. The
Certificate of Thanatology documents expertise beyond the
foundation level training received by all professionals of their
discipline.  If I complete the Certificate of Thanatology am I
certified?  No. You hold a certificate, not a certification.
Workshops taken through NCDE can be used to meet the continuing
education requirement to sit for the ADEC certification exam.
Who can register?  Anyone can register for the Certificate of
Thanatology. There are no pre-requisites or application process.
An advanced degree is not required in a