Funeral Industry News
Tukios Introduces AI Music Maker, Expanding Its Suite of AI-Powered Tribute Tools
Ogden, UT – March 16, 2026 — Tukios, a leader in funeral technology solutions, announces the launch...
The Blanket That Gave My Mother Back Her Husband
In my nearly eight years with Connecting Directors, I’ve written many stories about how the small gestures...
Mossy Messes & Movies at the Mortuary | 4M #232
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-thirty-second edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #232, where we’ll serve up bite-sized,...
Director Says “Let’s Circle Back,” Accidentally Condemns Staff to Endless Meeting | FFFW 272
Can you feel that? It's the sweet sensation of the weekend approaching. Let's never forget -- the...
Eau de Embalming: Why Are People Wearing “Funeral Home” as a Fragrance?
Funeral homes work hard to eliminate the smell of death. In fact, odor elimination is a fairly...
Dead Ringers Welcomes Industry Veteran Kathi Wells to Its Growing Coaching and Training Team
Cincinnati, Ohio – March 10, 2026 – Dead Ringers, a leader in telephone excellence training for the...
A $249 Ticket to the Stars: Space Beyond Is Democratizing Ashes to Space
For decades, sending cremated remains into space has captured headlines and imaginations. From sci-fi icons like Star...
Chptr Introduces First Fully Managed Memorial Slideshow Service for Funeral Homes
Families receive professionally produced memorial tributes, allowing funeral directors to stay focused on caring for families New York,...
Holding Space for Grief: A Conversation for Funeral Professionals
Join the Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in March WHEELING, IL— Grief touches many parts of our lives,...
Build Your Leadership Skills and Network: Apply for NFDA’s 2026–27 Emerging Leaders Program
Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is accepting applications through April 30 for the...
Tukios Introduces AI Music Maker, Expanding Its Suite of AI-Powered Tribute Tools
Ogden, UT – March 16, 2026 — Tukios, a leader in funeral technology solutions, announces the launch of its new AI Music Maker, an innovative tool designed to...
The Blanket That Gave My Mother Back Her Husband
In my nearly eight years with Connecting Directors, I’ve written many stories about how the small gestures can make a profound difference in a family’s grief journey. Sometimes...
Mossy Messes & Movies at the Mortuary | 4M #232
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-thirty-second edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #232, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Director Says “Let’s Circle Back,” Accidentally Condemns Staff to Endless Meeting | FFFW 272
Can you feel that? It's the sweet sensation of the weekend approaching. Let's never forget -- the weekend is AWESOME, and that means Fridays are amazing. We've been...
Eau de Embalming: Why Are People Wearing “Funeral Home” as a Fragrance?
Funeral homes work hard to eliminate the smell of death. In fact, odor elimination is a fairly substantial category for suppliers, with products ranging from professional-grade sprays and...
Dead Ringers Welcomes Industry Veteran Kathi Wells to Its Growing Coaching and Training Team
Cincinnati, Ohio – March 10, 2026 – Dead Ringers, a leader in telephone excellence training for the funeral profession, is honored to announce that Kathi Wells, a nationally...
A $249 Ticket to the Stars: Space Beyond Is Democratizing Ashes to Space
For decades, sending cremated remains into space has captured headlines and imaginations. From sci-fi icons like Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to celebrities, including several members of that...
Chptr Introduces First Fully Managed Memorial Slideshow Service for Funeral Homes
Families receive professionally produced memorial tributes, allowing funeral directors to stay focused on caring for families New York, NY — February 26, 2026 —Chptr, the company restoring community memorial announcements...
Holding Space for Grief: A Conversation for Funeral Professionals
Join the Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in March WHEELING, IL— Grief touches many parts of our lives, sometimes visibly and sometimes in quiet, unseen ways. It may arise...
Build Your Leadership Skills and Network: Apply for NFDA’s 2026–27 Emerging Leaders Program
Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is accepting applications through April 30 for the 2026–27 National Emerging Leaders Program, a year-long leadership development experience designed...