IOUs for RIPs: Greece’s cash crisis hurts funeral industry
Article originally appeared on MyWay ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's cash crisis has disrupted all aspects of daily life — death included. Greek funeral homes are struggling...
Rate of Cremation Continues to Increase; Cremation Projected to Surpass Burial in 2015
Brookfield, Wis. – The national rate of cremation is projected to surpass that of burial in 2015 according to a report released today by the National Funeral...
Funeral Director Speaks Out About Concerns on Controversial Topic
Article originally appeared on News Gazette CHAMPAIGN — When the bodies of two of his friends were delivered to his funeral home in downtown Champaign on a single...
This Could Be the Revenue Model for Funeral Homes
Article originally appeared on Time The funeral industry is declining as costs increase Funeral homes are looking to expand their businesses as the industry has become, er, sickly...
If You Die in This State it Will Cost You More Than Any Other State
Article originally appeared on Fortune Probate fees could cost up to $1 million. Connecticut has become the most expensive place to die in the U.S. Probate fees on...
ICCFA Fall Management Conference Offers Solutions To Industry Leaders’ Most Common Challenges
STERLING, VA (July 15, 2015) – Creating new markets, leading through change and engaging employees will be the focus of the three keynote sessions at the International Cemetery,...
Physicians Mutual Announces A New Way To Protect Funeral Home Owners Against Inflation
Omaha, Nebraska, July 16, 2015 – Funeral home owners can now protect themselves against low interest rates, thanks to a new pre-need product from Physicians Mutual. Cornerstone Index...
ASD Enhances Company Training Program with Group Training and Continuing Education Sessions
Media, PA—ASD – Answering Service for Directors recently enhanced the company’s training facilities to include a state-of-the-art Group Training center for new employees. With synced computers and a...
Top 10 New Funeral Trends
Article originally appeared on Qeepr The way that we grieve is different from culture to culture and person to person. Losing a loved one is something that one...
New Study Shows Funeral Directors Face Greater Risk of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Article originally appeared on CBS News Male funeral directors who routinely work with embalming fluid might be at increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study...