FSAC Provides Local MP & Health Letter Templates for Funeral Professionals
FSAC Provides Local MP & Health Letter Templates for Funeral Professionals to Send to Local Officials
Following the recent FSAC accomplishment of Canadian funeral professionals being deemed federally essential, we have prepared a few templates for funeral professionals to use in their individual provinces to assist with gaining access to PPE and work closely with local health care professionals:
TEMPLATE #1
How to Send a Letter to your Local Member of Parliament
The following instructions are to send a letter to your local Member of Parliament. To send a letter to your provincial elected official, simply Google their name or constituency to find their email address, and send them a copy too. Your provincial association may be able to assist you in finding your local representative.
>> Download Instructions Here
TEMPLATE #2
Letter Template for Your Local Member of Parliament
" Dear [Name],
I am writing you today as a funeral professional and a constituent of yours. As you probably know, our profession continues to serve during these unprecedented times. We have been deemed an essential service by the majority of provinces and the federal government due to our critical role in supporting frontline healthcare workers with the deceased of COVID-19. Furthermore, we also continue to provide services to grieving families in every part of the country..."
TEMPLATE #3
Letter Template to Work with Your Local Health Care Professionals
" Dear [Name],
...We are looking for your assistance on keeping the lines of communication open during this pandemic. This will make sure that we can continue to work together in supporting the communities that we serve. However, like many other professions, we have a pressing need for PPE to ensure the health and safety of our workers. In order to continue supporting families, we require the necessary PPE when dealing with the deceased as our workers are at a heightened risk for exposure to the virus. Funeral professionals understand the critical role they play, and how their responsibility in a pandemic supports public health...."
>> Download the Letter to Local Health Care Professionals Template Here
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Diane Hull, FSAC Executive Director at diane@fsac.caor at 1-613-505-0277.
