Mark your calendars for 26 and 27 November to be part of two inspiring webinars introducing “A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice” – a pioneering global initiative by the FIAT-IFTA Global Education Committee.

This is your opportunity to:

• Learn how to participate in the project
• Ask questions and explore the submission process
• Connect with women professionals from around the world
• Get inspired by stories of visibility, empathy, and leadership in funeral care

Committee Chair Alison Crake (UK) described the project as "a pioneering global initiative that invites women working in the funeral profession to share their stories through the universal language of art. This project is more than a creative endeavour; it is a call to action, a platform for advocacy, and a celebration of the vital, yet often unseen, contributions of women in funeral care.
The value of this project lies in its commitment to making visible the realities of women’s work - realities that are frequently quiet, sometimes overlooked, but always essential."

Submissions for “A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice” are now open and will close on 31 March 2026. Each individual may submit up to three works. We strongly encourage early submissions, as this will allow us to review and publish them ahead of the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be accessed here

To support participants, we are organising two webinars for members to learn more about the project:

• Wednesday, 26 November, at 08:00hrs (am) (Central European Time)
• Thursday, 27 November, at 17:00hrs (Central European Time) Spanish translation will be provided on this session

If you would like to participate in either webinar, please send a request to info@thanos.org  or to alison.heritage@thanos.org