Past Events

On this calendar, you will find a complete listing of our upcoming webinars, workshops, and grief education-related events.

Through the calendar, you can RSVP for an event and find out if there are Continuing Education Units being offered and if they apply to your discipline.

For more information on any of these events, please contact our Director of Grief Support & Education, Becky Lomaka at BLomaka@OConnorMortuary.com or 949.581.4300.

Candlelight Service 2023

Community Workshop at Temple Beth El with Dr. Hoy

Temple Beth El 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA, United States

"Reflecting on a Two-Year Journey through Grief" - On September 9, 2021, Bill Hoy’s brother died after a month-long struggle with COVID-19, thrusting his family into […]

Free

Hoag Faith Community Nurses Workshop with Dr. Hoy

St. Mark Presbyterian Church 2200 San Joaquin Hills Drive, Newport Beach, CA

"Helping the Bereaved Face the Holidays" - Bereaved individuals usually dread the holidays especially during the first year after a loss. Individuals facing these “daunting days” […]

Free

Mission Hospital Clergy Breakfast with Dr. Hoy

"Facing the End: Helping Families Navigate Anticipatory Grief" - Clergy provide important ministry to families in grief but have often received little training in doing so. […]

Free

Medicare: What’s In Store for 2024!

O'Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA, United States

Medicare and Medicare plans change every year; 2024 is not exception. Come join us to learn what is new for 2024 with Medicare and Medicare plans. […]

Free

Candlelight Service of Remembrance

The Chapel at Mariners Church 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

Registration begins at 6:30pm // PHOTO TRIBUTE Would you like to have your loved one’s photograph shown at the service in our Photo Tribute? Here’s how. […]

Free

Hospice and Clinical Professionals Lunch and Learn with Dr. Hoy

O'Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA, United States

Making Sense of the Complexity of Grief: Complicated Grief, Prolonged Grief Disorder, or Something Else? (Clinical Professionals)When the American Psychiatric Association codified Prolonged Grief Disorder, the […]

Free

Community Workshop with Dr. Hoy

Temple Beth El 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA, United States

What Prolonged Grief Disorder Means for Congregations Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (7:00-8:15)When the American Psychiatric Association codified Prolonged Grief Disorder in 2022, the response was swift. […]

Free

Saddleback Memorial Care Nurses & Hospice Workshop with Dr. Hoy

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA, United States

Prolonged Grief Disorder and its Impact on Nursing When the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization codified Prolonged Grief Disorder in 2022, the response […]

RCFE Valentines Lunch and Learn with Dr. Hoy

The Orchards Health Center 
1 Amistad Drive, 
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Helping Residents with Life Review Thursday, February 15, 2024 (12:00 – 2:00 PM), In their care of residents, RCFE administrators and staff have many opportunities to […]

Free

Caring for Yourself while Helping Others with Becky Lomaka

Florence Sylvester Senior Center 23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA, United States

Caring for Yourself while Helping Others 12:30-1:30pm Thursday 2/22/24 Florence Sylvester Senior Center Caring for yourself is vital when helping others, yet the physical and emotional […]