SPEAKING PROGRAMS
The Four Pillars of Restoration
Emotion • Legal • Art • Science
Embalming and Postmortem Reconstructive Surgery of the Massive Trauma Case
Shane A.S. Ritchie's Flagship 3-Hour Continuing Education Program
A practical, case-based program examining the emotional purpose, legal responsibilities, science, and artistry involved in difficult-case embalming and postmortem reconstruction. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Shane focuses on techniques funeral professionals can take directly back to the preparation room.
PROGRAM TOPICS
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Why It Matters — Emotional and Ethical Considerations
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Legal Considerations
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Adapting Special Effects Makeup Techniques to Mortuary Cosmetology
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Airbrush and 21st-Century Specialty Cosmetics
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Soft Tissue Damage Repair
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Surgical Treatments to Eliminate Purge
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Specialized Treatments for Edema, Swollen Eyes, and Emaciation
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Specialized Treatments for Tissue Gas, Jaundice, Decomposition, and Cancerous Growths
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Postmortem Reconstructive Surgery for Massive Head Trauma
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Flagship Program — 3 Hours
The complete Four Pillars of Restoration program, including the full case-based material, advanced techniques, and postmortem reconstructive surgery content.
Condensed Program — 2 Hours
A streamlined version of the Four Pillars program for conferences and organizations with shorter educational time blocks.
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"You are a wealth of knowledge. I've sat through many embalming seminars and this has to be one of the most comprehensive and informative."
—Michael T.
AVAILABLE FOR
State and national conventions • Funeral associations • Mortuary colleges • In-service training • Continuing education programs