Unmasking the Mysteries of Cremation is an experiential presentation at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes’ Northwest Chapel & Cremation Center in Greenville. Led by the Director of Grief Resources/Education and licensed funeral directors, participants will learn how foundational grief theories inform services that range from simple to elaborate. Participants have an opportunity to examine legal requirements and best practices to understand what happens behind the scenes. A guided tour of the on-site cremation center is included, and all questions are welcomed.  

Dan Kirkpatrick has served as Director of Grief Resources and Education at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes since 2023. Previously, he served as hospital chaplain for 20 years and a hospice chaplain for 7 years. Dan is Certified in Thanatology (Death, Dying and Bereavement) by the Association of Death Educators and Counselors. Wendy Smith Thames joined Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in July of 2019. Mrs. Thames received her A.A.S. in Mortuary Science from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and has served families for over 25 years in Texas, Louisiana, Connecticut, and South Carolina.