Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy

The Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy, founded by Jóel Simone Maldonado, aka The Grave Woman, offers innovative, heart-centered, and culturally inclusive courses designed to empower deathcare and grief professionals. Whether you’re an embalmer, funeral director, death doula, end-of-life medical provider, grief care provider, or member of an organization looking to expand your cultural competence, the academy’scourses provide the knowledge and tools to enhance professional and personal practices. 

From exploring cultural sensitivity to practical care techniques like Black hair and facial hair restoration, our curated courses meet the unique needs of diverse communities. Dive into specialized courses and workshops such as Faith and Religious Studies for Death Care, gain actionable insights with Empathy in Color, or join our signature series, Black Hair Care for Deathcare.

Through The Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy, Joél offers expert insights into cultural competency and dignified end-of-life, death, and grief care for communities of color, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of serving diverse families, staff, and communities with authenticity and respect.