Funeral Service Education Research Study
A study about practitioners' perceptions of the academic preparation of funeral directors and embalmers is currently being conducted through the University of Minnesota. You may be eligible to...
Cooperative Funeral Fund reinforces strength in service and management of preneed and perpetual care funds with a creative new logo under VP of Sales and Marketing
MADISON, CT. -- Under the direction of Todd Mannix, VP Sales & Marketing, Cooperative Funeral Fund (CFF), Inc. has redesigned the company logo to commemorate strength of service...
Amazon.com Starts Selling "Christmas Cremations", Then Abruptly Stops
Last Friday Redmond-based Smart Cremation (the same company that, last February, was offering "green benefits such as carbon offsets and enhanced emissions controls" with its cremation packages) announced...
Introducing ASD Mobile: a powerful new iPhone App developed by ASD — Answering Service for Directors
Media, PA -- ASD -- Answering Service for Directors has recently launched a sophisticated iPhone application to help funeral professionals conduct more business on-the-go. The app was created...
Aurora Casket Tops Industry Survey of Funeral Service Suppliers
Nation's largest family-owned casket manufacturer receives highest marks in build quality and client service Aurora, IN -- In survey results recently published in Funeral Service Insider, a weekly...
Top 5 Regrets By Those Dying
Guest article by Andrew Rinehart from AndrewRinehart.us I've recently become fascinated with a question, "What has been your biggest regret in life"? I find myself asking this question...
funeralOne's 12 Days of Savings: Discounts up to 100%
Article submitted by FuneralOne. To submit articles please email: info@connectingdirectors.com I think by now, most of you know that I'm truly passionate about helping funeral professionals like you...
ICCFA To Celebrate 125th Anniversary At 2012 Convention & Exposition
December 12, 2011 (Sterling, VA)--The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) will mark 125 years of service during its 2012 Convention & Exposition, March 19-22 at Mandalay...
Wanna Get Buried in Space? The State of Virginia Might Pay For You to Do It
Virginia would help pay for it under proposed legislation that aims to boost the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. The bill, which the General Assembly will debate next year, would...
Man Fakes Mother's Obituary to Get Paid Time Off Work
BROOKVILLE, Pa. - Authorities say a U.S. man published a fake obituary for his living mother in a ploy to get paid bereavement time off from work. Relatives...