Legacy Certification
The complete path to becoming a globally accredited, fully supported grief coaching professional.
This is for the coach who is serious - about the work, the credential, and building a practice that truly stands apart.
The Legacy Certification is the most comprehensive path we offer. You'll complete the full certification coursework, receive three personal mentorship sessions to deepen your learning and prepare you for practice, and earn the VIP Accredited Practitioner Credential from the CTAA - recognized internationally. You'll also receive a done-for-you Business Toolkit and ongoing access to our private community of certified coaches.
This isn't just a certification. It's a complete foundation for a professional grief coaching practice built to last.Structured, self-guided online coursework you can access anytime, from anywhere
Up to one year to complete the program - no rushing, no pressure
Lifetime access to all course materials to revisit and refresh whenever you need
Master empathy, active listening, and the compassionate presence that defines exceptional grief support
Evidence-informed tools and strategies for supporting clients through all types of loss
Multiple-choice final exam to demonstrate your mastery of the material
Certified Master Grief Coach designation upon completion
Three personal mentorship sessions with a program facilitator - to integrate your learning, receive personalized guidance, and step into practice with full confidence
Done-for-you Business Toolkit with templates, forms, and resources to launch or grow your grief coaching practice with ease
Ongoing access to our private community of certified coaches and facilitators for continued learning, encouragement, and connection
VIP Accredited Practitioner Credential from CTAA - globally recognized, with professional listing in the CTAA international directory and access to exclusive member benefits
Terri Chaplin brings warmth, wisdom, and years of experience to this transformational work. As an accredited grief companion and educator, certified in advanced grief support and heart focused techniques, she has gently walked alongside hundreds of people in the depths of grief, helping them reconnect with their strength and sense of balance through understanding, compassion, and lived experience.
Her calling was born from personal loss and experiences that revealed how deeply funeral service and grief care need more humanity, presence, and heart. After the deaths of her first husband and her son, Terri witnessed how easily the sacredness of grief can be lost in transactional systems. Those moments became the spark that guides her mission today: to help families, funeral professionals, and communities bring compassion back to the center of care.
Terri’s work is about holding space gently and patiently, without judgment. She witnesses grief in all its rawness and stays present with it, honoring each person’s pain as sacred and deeply personal. Her methods are grounded in deep listening and simple, meaningful tools that meet each person right where they are, creating room for healing to unfold naturally.