Funeral Industry News
Patricia Hartley Joins The Independent Funeral Group as Head Content Creator
MARYVILLE, TN — The Independent Funeral Group has expanded its administrative team by appointing Patricia Hartley as...
CemSites Marks Over a Decade of Innovation with Complete Brand Refresh
PERRYOPOLIS, PA — CemSites, a Messenger Family Company and pioneer in cloud-based cemetery management software, has announced...
Deathcare to Deception: Joe Vanella Takes His Radar to The Traitors
Joe Vanella, a 44-year-old licensed funeral director from Wantagh, New York, is stepping into the national spotlight...
Modern Design Meets Dignity: Starmark Unveils the Richmond Urn
RICHMOND, IN, September 10, 2026 — Starmark is pleased to introduce the Richmond Urn, a thoughtful and...
Chptr Partners with ObituaryShare, Appoints Bob Arrington to Senior Leadership
NEW YORK — Media technology company Chptr announced that funeral service veteran Robert “Bob” Arrington has joined the...
Dear Readers: A Fond Farewell … and an Introduction
After eight amazing years with Connecting Directors, I'm stepping away from my role as Managing Editor. For...
Supporting the People Beside Us
Join the Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in September WHEELING, IL— Strong communities are built by good...
NFDA Celebrates 301 Funeral Home Locations for Excellence in Service to Families and Communities
2026 Pursuit of Excellence honorees include recipients of the inaugural Remembering A Life Award Brookfield, Wis. –...
The Funeral Streaming Buyer’s Guide
Streaming has become an expected part of the service for many funeral homes, giving people who can’t...
Meet the Next Generation of Practitioner Leadership of The Independent Funeral Group
Maryville, TN — The Independent Funeral Group, a growing network of independently-owned and -operated funeral homes from...
Patricia Hartley Joins The Independent Funeral Group as Head Content Creator
MARYVILLE, TN — The Independent Funeral Group has expanded its administrative team by appointing Patricia Hartley as Head Content Creator. Hartley brings over seven years of deathcare industry...
CemSites Marks Over a Decade of Innovation with Complete Brand Refresh
PERRYOPOLIS, PA — CemSites, a Messenger Family Company and pioneer in cloud-based cemetery management software, has announced a refreshed brand identity that marks its continued evolution after more...
Deathcare to Deception: Joe Vanella Takes His Radar to The Traitors
Joe Vanella, a 44-year-old licensed funeral director from Wantagh, New York, is stepping into the national spotlight as part of the cast for The Traitors: New Blood, the...
Modern Design Meets Dignity: Starmark Unveils the Richmond Urn
RICHMOND, IN, September 10, 2026 — Starmark is pleased to introduce the Richmond Urn, a thoughtful and elegant solution designed to bring dignity and beauty to the display...
Chptr Partners with ObituaryShare, Appoints Bob Arrington to Senior Leadership
NEW YORK — Media technology company Chptr announced that funeral service veteran Robert “Bob” Arrington has joined the organization as senior vice president of funeral home services. In his...
Dear Readers: A Fond Farewell … and an Introduction
After eight amazing years with Connecting Directors, I'm stepping away from my role as Managing Editor. For me, covering this profession has been and will continue to be...
Supporting the People Beside Us
Join the Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in September WHEELING, IL— Strong communities are built by good neighbors: people who show up, listen, lend support, and remind us...
NFDA Celebrates 301 Funeral Home Locations for Excellence in Service to Families and Communities
2026 Pursuit of Excellence honorees include recipients of the inaugural Remembering A Life Award Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to recognize 301...
The Funeral Streaming Buyer’s Guide
Streaming has become an expected part of the service for many funeral homes, giving people who can’t be there in person a way to attend, and families a...
Meet the Next Generation of Practitioner Leadership of The Independent Funeral Group
Maryville, TN — The Independent Funeral Group, a growing network of independently-owned and -operated funeral homes from across the U.S., is proud to introduce longtime members Adam Atchley,...