About

Maria Cho, CT

ADEC Certified in Thanatology CT 2025–2027 seal

Maria has helped Korean families in Southern California prepare for funerals since 1995. She works as a funeral consultant, guiding families in Korean and English.

Experience

Catholic Mortuary & Cemetery Family Counselor
Westminster Memorial Park, Korean Garden Development Coordinator
Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Family Counselor
Columnist on the funeral industry, San Gabriel Valley Examiner

Education and credentials

Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement (CT)
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) · Valid January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
Certificate in Thanatology
Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin · May 2025
ICCFA University, J. Asher Neel College of Sales & Marketing
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association · Issued under her maiden name, Tae Hee Park

ADEC Certified in Thanatology certificate conferred upon Maria Cho — **ADEC Certified in Thanatology (CT)**2025 – 2027

Marian University Certificate in Thanatology awarded to Maria Cho — **Marian University Certificate in Thanatology**May 2, 2025

ICCFA University certificate presented to Tae Hee Park, Maria Cho's maiden name — **ICCFA University Certificate of Achievement**J. Asher Neel College of Sales & Marketing

What is thanatology?

Thanatology is the study of death, dying and bereavement. Knowing how a funeral works and understanding what a grieving family goes through are different things.

Consultation

Free 30-minute consultations in English and Korean.

Call (310) 987-0736 Request a consultation