Funeral Director and Coroner Symposium on Donation

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

(Continental breakfast served from 9:00-9:30 a.m.)

 

Franklin County Forensic Science Center

2090 Frank Rd., Columbus, OH 43223

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The symposium is open to funeral directors, coroners and medicolegal death investigators

 

In addition to taking a tour of this beautiful facility, join us for:

  • learning and sharing of best practices
  • stories of hope and heroism from those who have a personal connection to donation
  • professional speakers covering topics such as tissue uses, embalming best practices and coroners’ and investigators’ roles in donation
  • collaboration and networking opportunities

 

Seating is limited and there is no virtual option.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register.

Deadline for registration – Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Additional Information

    • Continental breakfast available beginning at 9:00 a.m.
    • Complimentary lunch will be served.
    • Resources and education for funeral professionals and coroners/medicolegal death investigators will be provided by Lifeline of Ohio that will include website resources and reimbursement information.

Industry Speakers

Dominick J. Astorino Modern Embalming & Restorative Art Education
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Dr. Nathaniel R. Overmire Coroner, Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner's Office
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Erin Worrell, BS, D-ABMDI Deputy Chief of Investigations, Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner's Office
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T.J. Roser Funeral Home/Coroner Liaison, Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE)
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Lesly Gatton Recovery Partner Director, Solvita
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Duane Hedrick Sales Representative, The Dodge Company
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2026 Funeral Director and Coroner Symposium Registration

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