My Journey with Aftercare as a Funeral Director in Bulgaria – Transforming Grief Support
Funeral service runs deep in my family, and through the years I have learned how much grieving families need compassionate support – not only on the day of the funeral, but long afterwards.
My approach to grief and bereavement changed significantly after I discovered Aftercare. Its thoughtful philosophy opened a new perspective for me on how to accompany people through loss in a more meaningful and lasting way.
Today, supporting families beyond the service is an important part of my daily work. Together with my team, I strive to help them navigate their emotions, process their grief, and find a path forward – with empathy, respect, and genuine care.
Atanas Naydenov
Funeral Director
Funeral director based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with over ten years of experience in the profession.
Wendy van der Kooij
CEO Aftercare.World
Since the launch of Nunazorg in the Netherlands in 2010, Wendy has been committed to raising awareness of the importance of well-organized aftercare for grief and loss. With Aftercare.World, she provides education and training worldwide.