Funeral Industry News
Passages International and CANA Announce Program for First Ever Green Funeral Conference in Albuquerque, NM
After months of planning, Passages International and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) have announced the...
New Jersey is One of the Last States to Lift Ban on Food in Funeral Homes
The Here in the South, food and funerals go together like red beans and rice or biscuits...
Alternate Endings Documentary is About Decisions and Determination, Not Dollars
HBO’s latest documentary film, “Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America,” premiered Wednesday, August 14....
Travis Roy Shares His Personal Story of Triumph Over Tragedy with Funeral Professionals
BATESVILLE, IN., August 19, 2019 – As caretakers to families who have experienced tragedy, funeral directors have...
NFDA Debuts New PSAs Promoting the Value of Funerals and Funeral Directors
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has debuted two new public service announcements (PSAs)...
Assisted Suicide, Yearbooks and Wilted Websites | FUNERAL Nation 161
This week, Jeff and Ryan bring the breaks and give the takes on a variety of topics....
ASD Announces Staff Promotions and Training Department Expansion
Media, PA— ASD - Answering Service for Directors is pleased to announce the recent promotions of three employees:...
Debra Messing Faces Public Outrage After “Smoldering Cremated Remains” Tweet
Actor Debra Messing attracted a whirlwind of negative attention online after promoting a comment many considered in...
Batesville Announces Education Series Webinar Featuring Walker Posey
Registration is open for Batesville’s free Education Series webinar featuring Walker Posey, owner of Posey Funeral Directors...
OGR And Selected Team Up On Seminar For Independents
AUSTIN, TX – AUGUST 2019 - The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) and Selected Independent...
Passages International and CANA Announce Program for First Ever Green Funeral Conference in Albuquerque, NM
After months of planning, Passages International and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) have announced the first ever Green Funeral Conference for industry professionals taking place on...
New Jersey is One of the Last States to Lift Ban on Food in Funeral Homes
The Here in the South, food and funerals go together like red beans and rice or biscuits and gravy. We show up on the doorstep, casserole (or two)...
Alternate Endings Documentary is About Decisions and Determination, Not Dollars
HBO’s latest documentary film, “Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America,” premiered Wednesday, August 14. According to HBO, the goal of directors and producers Matthew O’Neill...
Travis Roy Shares His Personal Story of Triumph Over Tragedy with Funeral Professionals
BATESVILLE, IN., August 19, 2019 – As caretakers to families who have experienced tragedy, funeral directors have a unique perspective on loss. They understand that grief and healing...
NFDA Debuts New PSAs Promoting the Value of Funerals and Funeral Directors
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has debuted two new public service announcements (PSAs) created to educate families about the importance of meaningful funerals and...
Assisted Suicide, Yearbooks and Wilted Websites | FUNERAL Nation 161
This week, Jeff and Ryan bring the breaks and give the takes on a variety of topics. Talking about everything from assisted suicide to yearbooks, the boys touch...
ASD Announces Staff Promotions and Training Department Expansion
Media, PA— ASD - Answering Service for Directors is pleased to announce the recent promotions of three employees: Renee Mancer, Ana Lopez and Tish Baker. Renee Mancer, who joined...
Debra Messing Faces Public Outrage After “Smoldering Cremated Remains” Tweet
Actor Debra Messing attracted a whirlwind of negative attention online after promoting a comment many considered in poor taste. In response to recent mass shootings, the Will &...
Batesville Announces Education Series Webinar Featuring Walker Posey
Registration is open for Batesville’s free Education Series webinar featuring Walker Posey, owner of Posey Funeral Directors in North Augusta, SC. A fourth-generation funeral director, Posey will host...
OGR And Selected Team Up On Seminar For Independents
AUSTIN, TX – AUGUST 2019 - The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) and Selected Independent Funeral Homes (Selected) are co-hosting a seminar featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt...