Funeral Industry News
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...
The 2026 ICCFA Experience Continues to Push the Profession Forward Through Education and Innovation
STERLING, Va. (May 20, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to...
Designing for Grief: How Retail Science Is Transforming Funeral Home Environments
For decades, funeral home selection rooms were built to display products. Coordinated slatwalls. Casket cuts. Hardware samples....
Rachel Moring: A New Generation of Leadership in Funeral Service
In an industry rooted in compassion, trust, and tradition, Rachel Moring is helping lead funeral service into the future...
Everstory Partners Earns Great Place To Work Certification™ for Second Consecutive Year
National cemetery, funeral, and cremation provider recognized based on employee feedback ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., May 15, 2026...
Homesteaders Releases All-New Eighth Edition of Preneed Motivators
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced...
Funeral Service Foundation Invests $82,500 in Future Funeral Service Professionals
Spring 2026 Academic Scholarships Awarded to 27 Students Across North America Brookfield, Wisconsin — Thanks to the...
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes “Burial Freedom” Human Composting Bill
Oklahoma’s push to legalize human composting has hit a major roadblock after Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed House...
The ICCFA Announces John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, as President, Signaling Continued Focus on Innovation and Leadership
STERLING, Va. (May 18, 2026) – John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, has officially assumed the role...
Program Announced for CANA’s 108th Convention in August
Your Invitation to Minneapolis this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— Take a bite of the Mini-Apple! Explore all Minneapolis has to offer this August when you join...
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,...
The 2026 ICCFA Experience Continues to Push the Profession Forward Through Education and Innovation
STERLING, Va. (May 20, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2026 ICCFA Experience, held April...
Designing for Grief: How Retail Science Is Transforming Funeral Home Environments
For decades, funeral home selection rooms were built to display products. Coordinated slatwalls. Casket cuts. Hardware samples. Fabric swatches. Functional? Yes.Emotionally supportive? Not always. During the Funeral Professional...
Rachel Moring: A New Generation of Leadership in Funeral Service
In an industry rooted in compassion, trust, and tradition, Rachel Moring is helping lead funeral service into the future while never losing sight of the relationships and values that matter...
Everstory Partners Earns Great Place To Work Certification™ for Second Consecutive Year
National cemetery, funeral, and cremation provider recognized based on employee feedback ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., May 15, 2026 — Everstory Partners has earned Great Place To Work Certification for...
Homesteaders Releases All-New Eighth Edition of Preneed Motivators
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced the release of the eighth edition of Preneed Motivators. The publication...
Funeral Service Foundation Invests $82,500 in Future Funeral Service Professionals
Spring 2026 Academic Scholarships Awarded to 27 Students Across North America Brookfield, Wisconsin — Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded 27 academic...
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes “Burial Freedom” Human Composting Bill
Oklahoma’s push to legalize human composting has hit a major roadblock after Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed House Bill 3660, despite the measure passing both the Oklahoma House and...
The ICCFA Announces John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, as President, Signaling Continued Focus on Innovation and Leadership
STERLING, Va. (May 18, 2026) – John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, has officially assumed the role of President of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)...
Program Announced for CANA’s 108th Convention in August
Your Invitation to Minneapolis this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— Take a bite of the Mini-Apple! Explore all Minneapolis has to offer this August when you join the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) for the 108th Annual Cremation...