Funeral Industry News
2026 OGR Professional Service Award Recipients Named
Golden Circle Celebration Dinner recognizes outstanding achievements in the funeral profession INDIANAPOLIS (May 26, 2026) - The...
NFDA Welcomes New Class of National Emerging Leaders Program Participants
Year-long leadership development program prepares rising stars for future leadership roles in funeral service and their communities...
Fads, Trends, Traditions… and the Future of Death Care
Tom Anderson’s Analysis On Stage at CANA’s 108th Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— What if the biggest risk to your...
CANA Releases 2026 Annual Cremation Statistics Report: Cremation Growth Slows But Remains Steady Nationwide
WHEELING, IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) continues its commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive cremation statistics to the...
Passages International Expands Popular Sea Turtle Urn with Three New Color Options
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | May 26, 2026 Passages International, the leader in eco-friendly funeral products, announces the expansion...
The Business-Boosting Tribute Blanket That Traveled to a National Stage
When a funeral service concludes, what remains — the flowers and plants, memorial cards, register books —...
Used Urns & East Coast Upgrades | 4M #242
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-forty-second edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #242, where we’ll serve up bite-sized,...
The ICCFA Welcomes New Leadership at the 2026 ICCFA Experience in Fort Worth
STERLING, Va. (May 22, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) proudly announces the...
Director Claims He’s “Taking Time Off,” Continues Answering Calls From Pontoon Boat | FFFW 282
Welp, it's a rainy day for me right now in the great state of Tennessee. But you...
International Order of the Golden Rule Honors Christopher Miller with the Golden Light Award
Indianapolis (May 20, 2026) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce...
2026 OGR Professional Service Award Recipients Named
Golden Circle Celebration Dinner recognizes outstanding achievements in the funeral profession INDIANAPOLIS (May 26, 2026) - The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce...
NFDA Welcomes New Class of National Emerging Leaders Program Participants
Year-long leadership development program prepares rising stars for future leadership roles in funeral service and their communities Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has selected...
Fads, Trends, Traditions… and the Future of Death Care
Tom Anderson’s Analysis On Stage at CANA’s 108th Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— What if the biggest risk to your business isn’t change — but misreading the change that’s coming? As the funeral profession continues to...
CANA Releases 2026 Annual Cremation Statistics Report: Cremation Growth Slows But Remains Steady Nationwide
WHEELING, IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) continues its commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive cremation statistics to the death care industry and consumers. With over 25 years of data collection...
Passages International Expands Popular Sea Turtle Urn with Three New Color Options
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | May 26, 2026 Passages International, the leader in eco-friendly funeral products, announces the expansion of its popular Sea Turtle biodegradable urn, now available in three...
The Business-Boosting Tribute Blanket That Traveled to a National Stage
When a funeral service concludes, what remains — the flowers and plants, memorial cards, register books — are items that directors never expect to see again. Flowers are...
Used Urns & East Coast Upgrades | 4M #242
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-forty-second edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #242, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
The ICCFA Welcomes New Leadership at the 2026 ICCFA Experience in Fort Worth
STERLING, Va. (May 22, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) proudly announces the election of new leadership during the 2026 ICCFA Experience held from...
Director Claims He’s “Taking Time Off,” Continues Answering Calls From Pontoon Boat | FFFW 282
Welp, it's a rainy day for me right now in the great state of Tennessee. But you know what always brightens up my mood- GIFs of otters. So...
International Order of the Golden Rule Honors Christopher Miller with the Golden Light Award
Indianapolis (May 20, 2026) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce Chris Miller, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory in Corona,...