Funeral Industry News

Is the World Ready for Deep Space Burials?
So besides the launching of cremated remains into or out orbit as part of a final farewell...

Join the Future of Deathcare at The ICCFA Experience 2025—Education, Networking, and More!
STERLING, Va. (Feb 11, 2025) – Go all-in with the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA)...

Tribute Technology and Chptr Partner to Launch Tribute Spotlights: A New Way to Honor Loved Ones Through Local TV Stations
WAUNAKEE, WI — Tribute Technology, a leader in digital solutions for the funeral profession, has partnered with...

“Rest in Pizza”: Remembering The Great Michigan Pizza Funeral
The 1970s will be remembered as the decade that brought us polyester leisure suits, pet rocks, and...

Mastermind Event in Philadelphia To Help Funeral Service Companies Reach New Heights
Join Your Peers on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 When you come to Mastermind, you’ll walk away with...

The “Big Game” Special | FFFW 224
DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.”Alright fam- we’ve reached one of my favorite...

NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar Returns with Hands-On Training and Live Demonstrations
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar is returning in 2025 with...

Is Total Death Even Real? Mathematicians Suggest It’s All an Illusion
Higher mathematics suggests that maybe there is “no death.” Could it be an illusion? Come on, now....

Former Order of Golden Rule Membership Director Joins Rapidly Growing Private Funeral Service Operators
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA — Pinnacle Funeral Service and Rollings Funeral Service are proud to announce that Nancy...

Felony Charges Piling Up Against Former Georgia Funeral Director Johnson As More Details Emerge
A grand jury has handed down a total of 66 felony indictments against former funeral director Chris...
Is the World Ready for Deep Space Burials?
So besides the launching of cremated remains into or out orbit as part of a final farewell (an option of such growing popularity that there are businesses built...
Join the Future of Deathcare at The ICCFA Experience 2025—Education, Networking, and More!
STERLING, Va. (Feb 11, 2025) – Go all-in with the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA) and register for The ICCFA Experience, set to take place at...
Tribute Technology and Chptr Partner to Launch Tribute Spotlights: A New Way to Honor Loved Ones Through Local TV Stations
WAUNAKEE, WI — Tribute Technology, a leader in digital solutions for the funeral profession, has partnered with Chptr, a next-generation storytelling platform, to launch Tribute Spotlights, a first-of-its-kind...
“Rest in Pizza”: Remembering The Great Michigan Pizza Funeral
The 1970s will be remembered as the decade that brought us polyester leisure suits, pet rocks, and shag carpeting — and perhaps one of the most unusual funerals...
Mastermind Event in Philadelphia To Help Funeral Service Companies Reach New Heights
Join Your Peers on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 When you come to Mastermind, you’ll walk away with a full toolkit of strategies to build market share, boost the...
The “Big Game” Special | FFFW 224
DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.”Alright fam- we’ve reached one of my favorite weekends of the year. It is time for the Super Bowl....
NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar Returns with Hands-On Training and Live Demonstrations
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar is returning in 2025 with an exciting new format designed to provide embalmers with cutting-edge techniques...
Is Total Death Even Real? Mathematicians Suggest It’s All an Illusion
Higher mathematics suggests that maybe there is “no death.” Could it be an illusion? Come on, now. Sounds cryptically new age-y… but there’s hard research behind it. It’s...
Former Order of Golden Rule Membership Director Joins Rapidly Growing Private Funeral Service Operators
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA — Pinnacle Funeral Service and Rollings Funeral Service are proud to announce that Nancy Weil has joined the team as Director of Community Outreach. With...
Felony Charges Piling Up Against Former Georgia Funeral Director Johnson As More Details Emerge
A grand jury has handed down a total of 66 felony indictments against former funeral director Chris Johnson, who was arrested in October after authorities serving an eviction...