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Who’s Next On Service Corp International’s Purchase List?
Monday, June 10, 2013
SCI bought Keystone and Stewart…What about Carriage? Foundation Partners? Batesville? Who’s next?
Ten Reasons I’m a Funeral Director
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Article originally published on Caleb’s blog Confessions of a Funeral Director Last week, a high schooler asked me, “Why are you a funeral director?” After a couple days of…
Lifehacker Taps Joshua Slocum As ‘Funeral Expert’ For The Masses, You Should Be Concerned
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The conversation about death and funeral service is happening online and through social media…you’re (funeral homes) just letting someone else control the conversation.
8 Of The Most Amazing Eulogies Of All Time
Monday, June 3, 2013
When it comes to funeral services, a eulogy can be the most important element that ties everything together. A eulogy captures the life story, starts conversations, helps us remember the times we shared, and (usually) makes us laugh or cry.
The Death Of Birdie – Explaining Death To A Four Year Old [Video]
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
One morning, I awoke to find a dead bird on my deck. Birdie’s death served as a wonderful opportunity for me to discuss death and funeral rites with my four-year-old daughter.
Show Your Boss the Value of Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It’s a step by step guide that shows the value of Facebook, and offers tips on the kinds of research you need to do in order to make the case.
4 Habits of Remarkably Likeable Funeral Directors
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
How can you become a remarkably likeable funeral director among your families and community? It’s easy! Just incorporate these 4 easy habits when working with your families, and before you know it, you’ll be the friendliest funeral director in town!
Pre-Need Insurance in a Low Interest Environment
Monday, May 13, 2013
By now, practically every funeral home in America has heard from their pre-need insurance representative that it’s hard for the insurance company to make a profit with interest rates at their current levels.
Shhh … Jesus Just Showed up at Mt. Carmel Burying Ground
Thursday, May 9, 2013
An enemy whose body has been rejected by all the local cemeteries. A body that has no place to rest. And for good reason. Could you imagine the grave desecration that would occur? Could you imagine the curse that will reside over the cemetery that accepts a terrorist?
Clerical, White and Blue Collar
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The funeral industry as we know it now in America allows for some of the greatest examples of both human graces and disgraces.
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