Can We Handle The Truth?
Article by: Jeff Harbeson, The Funeral Commander I was recently part of a funeral home strategy session that I was asked to make two presentations, one about my...
When is a “Line-of-Duty” death NOT a “Line-of-Duty” death?
Article by: Kate Moore, Beyond the Rainbow Pet Hospice & Memorial Center This week we provided services for a local law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty....
Retired driver ready for last stop in a school bus casket
GRAND MEADOW, Minn. — Many of the best years of Glen Davis’ life were spent driving a school bus for Grand Meadow Public Schools. He drove bus for...
Here’s How To Pay Less For A Funeral, Gathered From 7 Years Working Alongside A Funeral Director
This article is from BusinessInsider.com and was NOT written by ConnectingDirectors.com The loss of a family member can be too much for some people to bear, but learning...
Blow. It. Up
In Cindy Gallop's Twitter profile, she states "I like to blow sh*t up. I am the Michael Bay of business." And that's exactly what she's done over the...
11 Manly Ways To Wear A Scarf
You can say that knowing how to tie a scarf is a matter of survival in this type of frigid weather. Here are 11 ways to do just...
FDLIC Names Josh Koehler Market Center Manager
Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company (FDLIC), Abilene, TX, is proud to announce the addition of Josh Koehler as Market Center Manager (MCM) for the Northwest Ohio area. ...
Renew, Re-energize and Get Inspired at the NFDA’s Professional Women’s Conference
Brookfield, Wis. – The 2015 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference will bring together funeral directors, educators, expert presenters and suppliers in a unique, intimate gathering...
The Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box for Every Funeral Director
As black as your soul, this LIMITED EDITION Fatally Yours Gourmet Chocolate box is absolutely to die for. Packaged appropriately in a custom black heart with gold-embossed “Fatally Yours”. Each...
4 Ways To Compete Against Low Price Competitors
Article by: Alan Creedy, Creedy Commentary There are two fundamental assumptions you must make in order to compete effectively against low price competitors: Some people buy solely on price…but...