Rev. John L Abraham M.Div.

John L. Abraham, M.Div., F.T., a retired Episcopal Priest and Certified Fellow in Thanatology, is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant with more than forty years of experience as a counselor, patient care advocate, and health care administrator. He has worked in hospitals, hospices, religious institutions, schools, and social service agencies. During his active ministry, John led ten diverse congregations. Many of these church groups posed significant challenges. John has given presentations to many professional organizations such as: hospice staff, nurses, paramedics, social workers, police, clergy, emergency care givers, home health staff, nursing home and assisted living staff, educators and others. He is the author of several chapters of death-related books and numerous such articles, and has also published in the journals Thanatos, Omega, and several nationwide newsletters. His experience in many different disciplines gives John a truly holistic perspective that takes into consideration our physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. He is a dynamic instructor who has presented workshops for institutions in ten states. He also offers a host of specialty services to cater to the unique needs of his clients. John serves a wide range of individuals, corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations. Regarding death with dignity issues: John has been involved in leadership positions with the Hemlock Society, and its organizational successors, since Hemlock’s inception. He served as State Executive Director of End-of-Life Choices Arizona (an affiliate of the national Compassion & Choices) from February, 2004 through October, 2006, and currently serves as President of Choice and Dignity, Inc.