Arlington Cemetery Trying to Account for Missing $12 Million
Arlington National Cemetery is trying to account for $12 million — about a quarter of its current annual budget — that was allocated to the cemetery between 2004...
Mourning 101 – How to Pay Your Respects
There will be a time, many times actually, when a friend, co-worker or casual acquaintance will face the death of a loved one. There will be mourning. There...
Selected Independent Funeral Homes Announces Launch of 'Why We Gather'
DEERFIELD, ILL. — January 24, 2012 — Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the world’s largest and oldest association of independently owned funeral homes, has launched a resource for people...
Celebrity Pallbearers – Who Carried Who's Casket? [Infographic]
Have you ever thought about (if possible) which celebrities you would choose to be pallbearers for your funeral? I guess that is probably not a normal thought many...
JFK Hearse: Cadillac That Carried Kennedy's Body after Assassination Auctioned
The Miller-Meteor Cadillac hearse that carried former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s casket after he was assassinated in 1963 was auctioned at a Scottsdale, Arizona auction this weekend...
How Are "Death Stocks," Like Funeral Homes, Doing?
Death and taxes might be the two certainties of life. And when it comes to investing, taxes are unavoidable as well. But investors do have a choice when...
Selected Independent Funeral Homes Honors Austin as First International Recipient of Prestigious Nextgen Award
Leader of centuries old family run firm recognized with award geared toward young professionals DEERFIELD, ILL. — Selected Independent Funeral Homes has named Claire Austin of Hertfordshire, England,...
For Better Or Worse: Being A Funeral Director's Spouse Is … Different
Originally published in the January 2012 issue of ICCFA Magazine Their calendars are marked with notes and Xs labeling all the plans they have had to reschedule. They...
Unusual Coffin Show Opens In London
Coffins in the shape of a Lion and a car are displayed at the South bank Centre on January 20, 2012 in London, England. A collection of bespoke...
Genesis Casket Company Now in Full Production
On the heels of Batesville announcing 100 job cuts, another Indiana based casket company, Genesis Casket, announces they are now in full production. What does this mean for...