Funeral Industry News
The ROI of Experience: How Modernizing Selection Rooms Drives Profit Without Pressure
Funeral directors don’t love talking about revenue in the context of grief. It feels uncomfortable. Transactional. Misaligned...
Bridging the Gap Between End-Of-Life Doulas and Death Care
End-of-Life Doula Brings Synergy to CANA’s Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL—The use of end-of-life doulas may seem like...
The Brains of the Bereaved Following Loss of a Loved One by Sudden Death: Why Deadly Tragedies Hit Us So Much Harder
The unexpected death of a loved one is the highest ranking cause of trauma, actually linked to...
Trigard Announces Next Generation of Leadership Following Linda Darby-Dowers’ Retirement
Trigard, a division of Greenwood Inc. headquartered in Danville, Illinois, has announced the retirement of Linda Darby-Dowers...
National Funeral Directors Association Launches Redesigned Website to Improve User Experience and Access to Resources
Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched a redesigned website that makes it...
Homesteaders Earns 15th Consecutive A- (Excellent) Rating from AM Best
West Des Moines, Iowa — AM Best has affirmed Homesteaders Life Company’s A- (Excellent) financial strength rating...
The Independent Funeral Group’s Continuing Education Program Is Taking Off—And They’re Taking Their Support for Funeral Service One Step Further
MARYVILLE, TN — One year ago, The Independent Funeral Group launched its online Continuing Education Program with a...
“The Grave Woman” Announces Partnership with Keeper Memorials to Advance Inclusive and Meaningful Digital Memorialization
Beaufort, South Carolina — June 1, 2026 - Joél Simone, founder of The Multicultural Death & Grief...
Grief Isn’t a Performance: The Ugly Trend of Policing How Celebrity Daughters Mourn
Deathcare professionals understand that grief does not follow a script; it doesn’t even follow Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s original...
Passare introduces Arrangement Guide: A personalized online arrangement tool
ABILENE, TX – May 28, 2026 - Passare is thrilled to announce the launch of Arrangement Guide,...
The ROI of Experience: How Modernizing Selection Rooms Drives Profit Without Pressure
Funeral directors don’t love talking about revenue in the context of grief. It feels uncomfortable. Transactional. Misaligned with the mission. But during the Funeral Professional Webinar Series (FPWS)...
Bridging the Gap Between End-Of-Life Doulas and Death Care
End-of-Life Doula Brings Synergy to CANA’s Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL—The use of end-of-life doulas may seem like a new idea, but the practice of these caregivers is as...
The Brains of the Bereaved Following Loss of a Loved One by Sudden Death: Why Deadly Tragedies Hit Us So Much Harder
The unexpected death of a loved one is the highest ranking cause of trauma, actually linked to the development of psychiatric disorders. Any sudden death of someone close...
Trigard Announces Next Generation of Leadership Following Linda Darby-Dowers’ Retirement
Trigard, a division of Greenwood Inc. headquartered in Danville, Illinois, has announced the retirement of Linda Darby-Dowers following a 43-year career with the company, where she most recently...
National Funeral Directors Association Launches Redesigned Website to Improve User Experience and Access to Resources
Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched a redesigned website that makes it easier for funeral professionals, students, suppliers and consumers to access the...
Homesteaders Earns 15th Consecutive A- (Excellent) Rating from AM Best
West Des Moines, Iowa — AM Best has affirmed Homesteaders Life Company’s A- (Excellent) financial strength rating for the fifteenth consecutive year. The affirmation comes as Homesteaders celebrates...
The Independent Funeral Group’s Continuing Education Program Is Taking Off—And They’re Taking Their Support for Funeral Service One Step Further
MARYVILLE, TN — One year ago, The Independent Funeral Group launched its online Continuing Education Program with a simple goal: provide funeral professionals with affordable, relevant, accessible education, taught...
“The Grave Woman” Announces Partnership with Keeper Memorials to Advance Inclusive and Meaningful Digital Memorialization
Beaufort, South Carolina — June 1, 2026 - Joél Simone, founder of The Multicultural Death & Grief Care Academy and internationally recognized as “The Grave Woman,” is proud...
Grief Isn’t a Performance: The Ugly Trend of Policing How Celebrity Daughters Mourn
Deathcare professionals understand that grief does not follow a script; it doesn’t even follow Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s original step-by-step pattern. However, no matter how someone “does” grief, it doesn’t...
Passare introduces Arrangement Guide: A personalized online arrangement tool
ABILENE, TX – May 28, 2026 - Passare is thrilled to announce the launch of Arrangement Guide, an online tool designed to help funeral homes offer families a...