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Dominick is a very effective presenter and educator. He is skilled at listening to the audience and adapting his strategies and suggestions to meet their ability level. His candid style, sense of humor and stories are relevant and important for funeral directors to hear at any point in their career. He is passionate about this profession and his message is inspiring.
Leili McMurrough
Program Director / Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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Your visit to Kenya not only inspired morticians and funeral directors in my country but in all of Africa. You helped transform the funeral industry with your professional training and practical approach. What you did was "one of a kind" in Africa.
Olack Ezra
National Chariman / Funeral Service Association of Kenya
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The best restorative art presentation I have ever heard. Humorous, informational, non-ego filled suggestions, respectful and passionate. An asset to our industry. Dominick has a gift that he shares with his audience: experience, passion and determination as he presents the material in a seamless fashion. He also has the ability to hold the attention of the entire room as he unfolds the details of his work. The information Mr. Astorino shares is relevant and needed in funeral service; his presentations are filled with details that give the experienced embalmer as well as the novice the passion and confidence that is needed to excel in embalming and trauma reconstruction.
Leonard Zielinski
President / Cook County Funeral Directors Association
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I have had the pleasure of working with Dominick Astorino for the past several years for multiple events, both live and virtual. Dominick has demonstrated passion and professionalism in his quality presentations to our members. His lectures have have exceeded both my expectations as well as those of our membership.
Terri James
Event Coordinator / Montana Funeral Directors Association
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Dominick and I have co-presented, collaborated and exchanged technical information often. He is a consummate, passionate "practicing educator" who gets it! Nick has a sharp mind and is an incredibly talented embalmer. As an educator, he backs up "book smart" with practical knowledge and experience. He brings a 'working man' comfort level to those he presents to... and you soon understand it is backed up by someone who is still in the trenches. In my estimation, Dominick Astorino's name will become internationally synonymous with quality embalming and post-mortem reconstructive surgery seminars in the years to come!
Wallace "Wally" P. Hooker, CFSP, MBIE
Internationally recognized speaker and author / Wingate, Indiana
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I just wanted to say thank you for all you're doing. I was just able to offer an open casket viewing for a severe trauma case; without your inspirational visit to Alberta I would have told the family there is nothing I can do. I was able to use the skills I have coupled with your instructions to restore her to a condition that they can now see her. Sincerely, thank you.
Tyler Weber
President / Alberta Funeral Service Association
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Wow. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much, Dominick. You will definitely be hearing from us again.
Pam Moss
Executive Director / British Columbia Funeral Service Association
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I had the honor and privilege to co-present with Dominick at a professional seminar. He is amazing. He believes in what he says and is passionate about helping others be the best that they can be. While he spoke, I saw intense focus and concentration on the faces of the participants. He was so moving in his message that I actually witnessed tears-- theirs and mine. Dominick Astorino is the real deal and worth every penny.
Jzyk S. Ennis, Ph.D.
Author / "Embalming Standards of Care"
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Dominick Astorino encompasses two important qualities necessary for trauma restoration: determination and talent. He never backs away from a challenging case and he uses the vast knowledge he has amassed throughout his career to make a real difference for grieving families. His dedication to sharing his skill with students and fellow professionals through teaching and presentations is a true gift to our profession. I encourage all embalming colleagues to attend his seminars; you will learn and also be entertained by his gregarious personality.
Trista E. Sharkey, M.A., CFSP
SCI Embalming Manager / St. Paul, MN
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We attended your seminar last year in Spokane...last week we received a mass trauma case whose family insisted on viewing. Thanks to your class we were able to give the family that chance. We both truly believe had we not attended your seminar that we would’ve had to say “no” to the family because we would not have even known where to start. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Haley & Kody
Embalmers / Spokane, WA
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Astorino has, because of his tireless devotion to learning combined with his sharp mind and unwavering passion for our profession, established himself as a global authority on the subject matter of restorative art and reconstructive embalming. Listening to him speak on these topics will change your perspective for the better.
Randy Nash
President / TN Funeral Directors Association
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Bringing Dominick out to speak to our association was one of the best decisions I've made. His all-day seminar has given our members the confidence to be able to tackle difficult cases and make them viewable for the family. It was well worth the investment we made to bring him to Washington.
Henry D. Johnston
Past President / Inland Empire Funeral Directors Association
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Dominick Astorino is a creatively gifted, hands-on leader in his field who works tirelessly to accomplish what many view as impossible; he has a true artistic spirit and an undeniable and contagious passion. His well-developed acumen will inspire your creativeness with positive results.
Carrie Wolverton
Senior Partner Relations Manager / Eversight Michigan
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The message, content and presentation style was professional, reliable and seamless. Everyone walked away with something new to try and...have a new appreciation for the possibilities of those "no view" cases we get...Dominick was sincere, open, honest and 100% passionate about the importance of giving the family the opportunity to see their loved one. Many surveys from our event said "best seminar I've ever attended". If embalmers want to continue to elevate themselves we need to bring in presenters like Dominick Astorino.
Susan Dyer
President / Cook County Funeral Directors Association
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Great presentation at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. I learned quite a bit and it was the best seminar I have attended in my 54 years as a funeral director & embalmer. Thank you.
Frank Kapr, CFSP
President / PA Funeral Directors Association
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No textbook can replace the knowledge and experience Dominick Astorino possesses. It is vital to our profession that embalmers embrace the art that Dominick has dedicated himself to; his lectures are a worthy investment in your future.
Lance Cox
Embalmer / Idaho & Washington
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