Funeral Industry News
NFDA Expands Music Licensing Program to Provide Broader Music Coverage for Funeral Services and Livestreams
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has expanded its longstanding music performance and livestreaming...
What Does Gathering Look Like For You?
Glenda Stansbury and Brent Patterson to Inspire at the CANA Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— Is it hard to...
Everstory Partners Acquires Franklin Memorial Park
New Jersey cemetery and crematory to join the Memorial Planning network Altamonte Springs, Fla. (June 10, 2026)...
Deadbots, Griefbots, Ghostbots: The AI “Digital Afterlife” Industry Is Getting Complicated
Deadbots, griefbots, ghostbots, deathbots, thanabots, grief tech, oh my — no matter what you call the rapidly-evolving...
Alan Alda Discusses Death With Classic Hawkeye Pierce Humor
At 90 years old, Alan Alda is still doing what he's always done best: saying the quiet...
When THEY Don’t Choose Service, It’s Time to Adapt
CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist Training Reconnects You with Today’s Cremation Families WHEELING, IL— Your business was built to...
Heritage Family Launches Willow, a Modern Direct Cremation Brand Designed for Today’s Families
New online cremation service brings simplicity, transparency, and compassionate guidance to families across Ohio beginning this summer....
How the Faces of Death Change The Dead for The Living
Sometimes, when viewing the deceased, families can be quite surprised by the changed appearance of a loved...
Pinnacle Funeral Service Acquires Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - Pinnacle Funeral Service has announced the acquisition of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory...
Shaving Cream Flamethrowers & Cemetery Cell Service | 4M #244
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-forty-fourth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #244, where we’ll serve up bite-sized,...
NFDA Expands Music Licensing Program to Provide Broader Music Coverage for Funeral Services and Livestreams
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has expanded its longstanding music performance and livestreaming license member benefit, providing funeral homes with access to expanded coverage...
What Does Gathering Look Like For You?
Glenda Stansbury and Brent Patterson to Inspire at the CANA Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— Is it hard to get families excited about the funeral arrangements you provide? When we...
Everstory Partners Acquires Franklin Memorial Park
New Jersey cemetery and crematory to join the Memorial Planning network Altamonte Springs, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – Everstory Partners, one of the nation’s largest owners and operators...
Deadbots, Griefbots, Ghostbots: The AI “Digital Afterlife” Industry Is Getting Complicated
Deadbots, griefbots, ghostbots, deathbots, thanabots, grief tech, oh my — no matter what you call the rapidly-evolving tools that let people text, call, and video-chat with artificial intelligence...
Alan Alda Discusses Death With Classic Hawkeye Pierce Humor
At 90 years old, Alan Alda is still doing what he's always done best: saying the quiet part out loud and making you laugh about it. The beloved...
When THEY Don’t Choose Service, It’s Time to Adapt
CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist Training Reconnects You with Today’s Cremation Families WHEELING, IL— Your business was built to serve families—and today, more of those families are choosing cremation. As...
Heritage Family Launches Willow, a Modern Direct Cremation Brand Designed for Today’s Families
New online cremation service brings simplicity, transparency, and compassionate guidance to families across Ohio beginning this summer. Heritage Family Funeral Services today announced the launch of Willow Cremation,...
How the Faces of Death Change The Dead for The Living
Sometimes, when viewing the deceased, families can be quite surprised by the changed appearance of a loved one’s face. The loss of tone as facial muscles relax is...
Pinnacle Funeral Service Acquires Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - Pinnacle Funeral Service has announced the acquisition of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. One of the largest and most respected...
Shaving Cream Flamethrowers & Cemetery Cell Service | 4M #244
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-forty-fourth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #244, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...