Ex-FBI Agent Who Watched JFK Autopsy Reflects on Death
Jim Sibert has answered the questions for 46 years, ever since the night he observed the autopsy of President John F. Kennedy. Over the years, the former FBI...
Japan’s New Hi-Tech ‘Graveyards’
It is a problem faced by everyone in the end or by their relatives left behind - finding a place to spend eternity. And in Japan, a crowded...
Funeral Home Goes Bankrupt, No Money Left For Prepaid Funerals
AUGUSTA---A bankruptcy trustee says the bankruptcy case for Frank Griffin and Dent's Undertaking Establishment is coming to a close; there is no money for prepaid funeral arrangements and...
Exposure to Formaldehyde Linked to Increased Risk For Cancer-Related Death
Long-term exposure to formaldehyde used for embalming increases funeral industry workers' risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new U.S. government study. Researchers in the Division...
Bring on The Kids!
I was recently at an open house for a local funeral home client of mine. The funeral home has been in business for over 75 years, but the...
UK Casket Companies Encouraged to Increase Production Due to H1N1?
The funeral industry believes the number of coffins being made could be increased by 150 per cent were more Britons to fall victim to the pandemic. Most recent...
Tax Planning Before Year-End
As we enter the last quarter of 2009, your thoughts and energies should be directed and focused on implementing effective financial strategies that will carryover into the up-coming...
Answer to a Common Funeral Myth!
I am sure you all have been asked question relating to myths people have heard about death. I found this blog post through @sunset_hill twitter stream. The post...
A Personal Invitation to Vendors, Suppliers and Consultants
The Executive Director of the Association of Women Funeral Directors, Kim Stacey, contacted me this week. She is looking to Connecting Directors to help her create a more...
ConnectingDirectors.com Reviews The 2009 NFDA Convention
After every convention I attend I like to spend a little time afterwards reflecting on the experience. I try to look at the experience as both an exhibitor...