Renowned Funeral Services Leader, Tom Johnson, Passes Away
The funeral service community mourns the passing of Tom Johnson, who passed away Thursday, December 21st. A native of Indiana, Tom Johnson embarked on a remarkable career revolutionizing...
Homesteaders Honors Exceptional Employees
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, recently announced the winners of its annual Homesteaders Heroes program. The peer-nominated awards ...
Grief Is Not a Disorder: My Position on the New “Prolonged Grief Disorder” Diagnostic Category in the DSM
Connecting Directors would like to thank Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. for this outstanding contribution. Our phone at the Center for Loss and Life Transition has been ringing off the...
Self-Care for the Holidays
Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in December WHEELING, IL— Between family obligations, work commitments, and winter weather, the holiday season brings a uniquely stressful experience. Take some...
Victoriaville Makes $50,000 Commitment to Funeral Service Foundation
Pledge to support 50% U.S.-based projects and 50% Canadian-based projects. Brookfield, Wis. – Wooden casket manufacturer Victoriaville & Co. pledged $50,000 in support of the Funeral Service Foundation to...
Selected Independent Funeral Homes’ Educational Trust Announces New Executive Director
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — December 8, 2023 — The Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust has announced the appointment of Stefanie Favia as its Executive Director, effective immediately. Stefanie...
New Memorials Direct Announces New Accessories
New Memorials Direct personalized accessory options for men has expanded once again. NMD ispleased to announce the addition of a golf divot tool and a stainless steel luggage...
Homesteaders Announces Growth Rate Increase on New and In-Force Business
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced a growth rate increase of an average of 60 basis points...
2023 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Inflation Increasing Faster than the Cost of a Funeral
Brookfield, Wis. – In spite of concerns about inflation in the United States – and skyrocketing costs for goods and services – according to the National Funeral Directors...
2024 NFDA Meet the Mentors Program: Exclusive Opportunity for Funeral Professionals to Connect, Learn and Advocate in Washington, D.C.
Brookfield, Wis. – Members of the National Funeral Directors Association are invited to enter for their chance to participate in the association’s transformational Meet the Mentors program. In 2024, the...